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In the Lab
Physician-scientist Omar Abdel-Wahab
Research Suggests How Boosting Neoantigens Can Make Immunotherapy More Effective

In mice, drugs that change the way proteins are assembled appear to make checkpoint inhibitor drugs work better.
Memorial Sloan Kettering, City College of New York Awarded $4M NIH Grant to Study the Use of Machine Learning in Early Breast Cancer Detection

Memorial Sloan Kettering and the City College of New York (CCNY) were recently awarded a $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the use of machine learning for early breast cancer detection in high-risk women.
Fiber-rich foods including nuts, seeds, lentils, and whole-grain pasta arranged against white backdrop
What is "Fibermaxxing"? How a High-Fiber Diet Can Help Prevent Cancer

Experts in nutrition and cancer at MSK explain what a high-fiber diet looks like — and why it may lower your risk of developing certain cancers.
Science Byte
Blue cells containing small red dots on a green and black background
Lifeguard on Duty: Looking at DNA Repair under a Microscope

Learn about what DNA repair looks like under a microscope.
(Left to right) Medical oncologist Mark Robson, gynecologist Noah Kauff, medical oncologist Zsofia Stadler, and Clinical Genetics Service Chief Kenneth Offit are applying genetic insights to improve the care of cancer patients.
Genetic Information Becomes a Vital Part of Clinical Practice

At Memorial Sloan Kettering, as the genetics revolution continues to flourish, discoveries made in the laboratory are increasingly producing real-world benefits for cancer patients.
DJ and MSK patient Cynthia Malaran performing joyfully at South Street Seaport
Quieting Cancer Anxiety With Music Therapy

A clinical trial at MSK found that music therapy for cancer-related anxiety is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy and produces long-lasting benefits. Dr. Kevin Liou presented the results of the study at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cancer Oncology (ASCO), on June 1.
microscope image of regulatory T cells
MSK Researchers Solve a Key Colorectal Cancer Mystery

A new MSK study finds that in colorectal cancer, not all regulatory T cells are created equal. One subtype suppresses cancer growth while another aids it. The findings could help improve immunotherapy treatment for the majority of patients with colorectal cancer, and potentially for other cancers.
Science Byte
Cancer biologist and pediatric oncologist Alex Kentsis
Blocking Enzymes That Signal DNA Damage Could Be a Treatment Strategy for Childhood Cancers

A new strategy for treating pediatric cancers involves preventing cells from repairing their own DNA.
Feature
Albert Kuchler discussing his treatment results with MSK oncologist Bob Li at a recent clinic visit.
For People with a Rare Mouth Cancer, a Targeted Drug Can Be Lifesaving

The drug targets a protein called HER2 found on some salivary gland tumors.
Announcement
José Baselga
News from #AACR16: Precision Medicine Progress, Turbocharged CARs, and Turning Up the Heat against Cancer

At the 2016 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) conference, there were clear signs that cancer treatment is evolving from a slash-and-burn method to a more precisely targeted, intelligent approach.