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MSK Scientists Build "Armored" CAR T Cells to Smite Solid Tumors

By Matthew TontonozMonday, August 13, 2018

The engineered immune cells secrete powerful drugs as a layer of defense.

MSK physician-scientist Renier Brentjens

TAGS: Sloan Kettering Institute; Cell-Based Therapy; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research;

In the Lab

Scientists Identify Growth Signal for Metastatic Cancer "Seeds"

By Matthew TontonozThursday, July 26, 2018

Targeting this signal with drugs might be one way to stop cancers from spreading.

This image shows cancer cells (white) and pericytes (green) clinging to capillaries (red). The blue dots are nuclei.

TAGS: Cancer Genetics & Genomics; Sloan Kettering Institute; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Metastasis & Drug Resistance;

Feature

Meet the Scientists Who Engineer CAR T Cells, a Type of "Living" Immunotherapy

By Matthew TontonozMonday, July 23, 2018

An immunotherapy called CAR T is transforming the treatment of certain cancers. These are the people who make it possible.

MSK cell manufacturing specialist Xiuyan Wang

TAGS: Cancer Care; Treatment; Gene Therapy; Immunotherapy; Sloan Kettering Institute; Cell-Based Therapy; Discoveries & Advances;

Feature

Meet the Unsung Immune Cell that Could Change Immunotherapy

By Matthew TontonozThursday, July 12, 2018

A lesser-known immune cell is suddenly getting more attention in the field of cancer immunology.

TAGS: Research; Sloan Kettering Institute; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Immunology;

Finding

Don't Scratch That Mole? Scientists Are Learning More about Inflammation and Cancer

By Matthew TontonozTuesday, June 26, 2018

It's not only what's inside your cells that determines your cancer risk. It's what surrounds them too.

TAGS: Research; Sloan Kettering Institute; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Microbiome & Inflammation; Tumor Microenvironment;

Feature

What Is Epigenetics, and Why Is Everyone Talking about It?

By Matthew TontonozTuesday, June 19, 2018

Epigenetics is frequently in the news, but there's lots of confusion about just what it entails.

TAGS: Treatment; Personalized Medicine; Sloan Kettering Institute; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Epigenetics;

Finding

Cancer Cells Eat Fat to Grow and Spread

By Matthew TontonozThursday, June 14, 2018

Research conducted in zebrafish shows that melanoma cells have an affinity for fat, and that eating it makes them more aggressive.

Large cells filled with yellow-colored fat

TAGS: Research; Sloan Kettering Institute; Cancer Metabolism; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Tumor Microenvironment;

Finding

Discovery of Unusual Cell Type Could Help Guide Immunotherapy

By Jim StallardTuesday, June 12, 2018

A newly identified group of immunosuppressive cells could provide insight into the effects of immunotherapy drugs.

Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of T lymphocyte cells (blue) attached to a red cancer cell.

TAGS: Immunotherapy; Cancer Immunotherapy & Vaccines; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Immunology;

In the Lab

Scientists Pinpoint a New Cause of Resistance to EGFR-Targeting Drugs

By Matthew TontonozThursday, June 7, 2018

Multiple copies of a gene called YES1 appear to be responsible for certain precision drugs losing their effectiveness.

Blue cells containing small red and green dots on a black background

TAGS: Cancer Care; Treatment; Personalized Medicine; Targeted Therapy; Research; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Targeted Therapy;

Event

2018 MSK Convocation and Commencement Celebrates Distinguished Scientists and Scholars

By Julie GrishamFriday, June 1, 2018

Degrees were presented and awards were given at the 39th annual ceremony, held on May 30.

TAGS: Education & Training; Research;

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MSK Scientists Build "Armored" CAR T Cells to Smite Solid Tumors

Scientists Identify Growth Signal for Metastatic Cancer "Seeds"

Meet the Scientists Who Engineer CAR T Cells, a Type of "Living" Immunotherapy

Meet the Unsung Immune Cell that Could Change Immunotherapy

Don't Scratch That Mole? Scientists Are Learning More about Inflammation and Cancer

What Is Epigenetics, and Why Is Everyone Talking about It?

Cancer Cells Eat Fat to Grow and Spread

Discovery of Unusual Cell Type Could Help Guide Immunotherapy

Scientists Pinpoint a New Cause of Resistance to EGFR-Targeting Drugs

2018 MSK Convocation and Commencement Celebrates Distinguished Scientists and Scholars

MSK Scientists Build "Armored" CAR T Cells to Smite Solid Tumors

Scientists Identify Growth Signal for Metastatic Cancer "Seeds"

Meet the Scientists Who Engineer CAR T Cells, a Type of "Living" Immunotherapy

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