The American Cancer Society, in partnership with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University will partner on a project that aims to significantly accelerate cancer research and improve patient outcomes.
Kimberly A. Curseen was named director of the Palliative Medicine Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and the Cleveland Clinic was awarded more than $7.9 million by the NCI to support a new Radiation Oncology-Biology Integration Network center.
Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University found that COVID-19 vaccines are much less effective for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, particularly those ages 65 and older. After vaccination, many of these patients produced low or no antibodies that bind or neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and its variants of concern, particularly Omicron.
Stacy L. Palmer was named vice president of clinical administration and strategy at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.