U.S., Sweden sign cancer research and innovation pact as part of preparedness plan for potential Russian aggression

Letai takes a swipe at “ill-informed commentators,” as he lays out his scientific vision for NCI
“To my knowledge, 100% of grants that clear my desk get funded”

As of the end of August, NCI has selected 1,891 competing awards for funding this fiscal year, all of which will be funded by the year’s end, NCI Director Anthony G. Letai said to the National Cancer Advisory Board.

September 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.34

By Claire Marie Porter

Cancer Policy

Letai shares weekly musings in NCI’s new “Tuesdays with Tony” series

This summer, NCI launched a weekly social media series hosted by Director Anthony Letai.

September 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.34

In Brief

Senthil K. Muthuswamy named director of NCI’s Center for Cancer Research

Following a national search, NCI has selected Senthil K. Muthuswamy as the next director of the Center for Cancer Research. He assumed the role July 26.

September 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.34

Clinical Roundup

Cancer biosimilars associated with lower costs for insurers and patients, UCLA study finds

Biologic drugs play an important role in treating cancers such as breast cancer and lymphoma, but their high costs can add to the financial burden of cancer care. Now, lower-cost versions known as biosimilars are gaining ground, and a study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests their growing use is associated with lower costs for both insurers and patients.

September 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.34

Russian general tied to bombing Kyiv children’s hospital shot in apparent retribution hit

Russian general who was accused by Ukraine’s security services of carrying out a bombing of a pediatric cancer hospital in Kyiv two years ago was shot by an unknown assassin deep inside Russia, becoming the latest in a series of Russia’s commanders to be killed or wounded in retribution for war crimes.

September 11, 2026

Vol.52 No.33

By Paul Goldberg

Book Review Guest Editorial

From the desk of Kimryn Rathmell: What to read before these beautiful days slip away
My summer reading challenged me to see people, purpose, and complexity in a new way

One of the great pleasures of summer is having more time to read.

August 14, 2026

Vol.52 No.32

By W. Kimryn Rathmell

U.S., Sweden sign cancer research and innovation pact as part of preparedness plan for potential Russian aggression

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Letai takes a swipe at “ill-informed commentators,” as he lays out his scientific vision for NCI
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From the desk of Kimryn Rathmell: What to read before these beautiful days slip away
My summer reading challenged me to see people, purpose, and complexity in a new way