October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're thrilled to welcome back the Safeway Check-Stand Campaign! Our sincere thanks to Safeway and their shoppers for supporting innovation in cancer prevention and treatment. #CVI #BreastCancerAwareness

Dr. Nora Disis had the honor of speaking on stage at the 14th Annual Benefit Show hosted by In Concert for Cancer, an unforgettable evening filled with powerful performances and heartfelt stories. Thank you to everyone who came together to support our work. #CancerVaccines #CVI

After 20 years of relentless research, ovarian cancer vaccines are within reach.
But with federal funding in decline, we need your help to keep momentum alive.
Let’s make ovarian cancer history—together.
💙 Support the work: www.uwcvi.org/donate-now
#OvarianCancer #CancerVaccines #ResearchMatters

Advocates like Katerie Laughlin Schei make our work possible.
With federal funding at risk, philanthropic support is vital to keep cancer vaccine research moving forward.
Help us reach the patients who need it most.
💙 Donate today: www.uwcvi.org/donate-now #OvarianCancer #CancerResearch

18 years after a stage IV diagnosis, Jamie’s still here—and advocating for others. Her story fuels our push for faster breakthroughs in ovarian cancer. Learn how vaccines are changing the future at CVI: uwcvi.org/post/bold-progress-to-end-ovarian-cancer-how-vaccines-are-changing-the-future

🧬 Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers—but breakthroughs are finally within reach.

At the UW CVI, 4 promising vaccines are advancing toward a future of prevention & lasting treatment.
Hope is no longer hypothetical. It’s happening.
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🩵 September is #OvarianCancer Awareness Month.
One of the deadliest gynecologic cancers saw its federal research funding slashed from $45M to $15M.
Cancer vaccine breakthroughs are near—but progress may stall.

📢 RT to amplify. #OvarianCancer

At the CVI, Adam Prince works with over 30,000 frozen blood samples, some dating to the 1980s. Stored in liquid nitrogen, this living archive reveals how the immune system responds to our cancer vaccines, even decades later.

Meet Adam #OnTheCancerResearchFrontier: www.uwcvi.org/post/on-the-...

Thank you, Valley Girls & Guys, for your $500,000 pledge to CVI.

“Our mission at Valley Girls & Guys! is to harness the power of community to support cancer patients and their families, and CVI’s commitment to a future without cancer aligns perfectly with our values,” said Founder Tina McDonough.

Brava, Dr. Nora Disis! CVI's Director was named a Woman of Excellence, Brava! honoree by the Women’s University Club of Seattle.

She shared in her remarks the “Four F’s” — Fortitude, Focus, Fearlessness, and Fun — that contributed to her finding meaning in science: www.uwcvi.org/post/dr-nora...

We're honored that CVI's @kirandhillon.bsky.social took the stage amongst innovators to address the critical gaps in women’s health at the #PowerOfX Summit. Alongside Kristen Dahlgren (Cancer Vaccine Coalition), she spoke about the future of breast cancer treatment with lifesaving #cancervaccines.

CVI Director Dr. Nora Disis was awarded a $300,000 grant from the Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research and Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment (CARE) Fund to advance the development of a vaccine designed to prevent ovarian cancer’s metastatic spread.

#OvarianCancer #CancerVaccines

As we close the chapter on 2024, the Cancer Vaccine Institute is proud to share a year-in-review that underscores a journey of progress and promise. Take a look at our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/d12d4249ea98...

Our very own Dr. Nora Disis was the inaugural Wayne Kuni Award for Cancer Innovation by the Kuni Foundation. In honor of its founder, Wayne Kuni, the $1 million award recognizes transformative, disruptive contributions to the field of cancer research.

Read more: www.uwcvi.org/post/dr-nora...

Thank you In Concert For Cancer for your gift to CVI. “Supporting the lifesaving work of Dr. Nora Disis and her team is a true honor, and this gift marks a deeply personal milestone in my commitment to making a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer,” said Michele Abrams, Founder.

We have a new look! ✨ At the CVI at @uwmedicine.bsky.social, we are unveiling a polished rebrand that represents our ongoing commitment to creating a world where cancer is managed, treated, and ultimately prevented by vaccines.

Explore our new site: www.uwcvi.org