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Yale Cancer Center
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Yale Cancer Center is a collaboration between renowned cancer researchers and physicians at Yale University and Smilow Cancer Hospital.
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Today we are pleased to welcome Dr. Omar Abdel-Wahab @mskcancercenter.bsky.social as our #GrandRounds lecturer, presenting on "New Therapeutic Approaches for the Treatment of Myeloid Blood Cancers."
Please join us in Smilow Auditorium at 12pm or online via Zoom: bit.ly/3LAs6lW.
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Tonight on #YaleCancerAnswers, Dr. Eric Winer is joined by Dr. Sarah Goldberg to share how recent breakthroughs in #lungcancer care are extending lives and improving outcomes.🫁
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#lungcancerawarenessmonth
November 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Thank you to Dr. Hussein Tawbi @mdanderson.bsky.social
for presenting our #GrandRounds, sharing the latest advancements in immune #checkpointinhibitors for #melanoma that has metastasized to the brain.
Watch his full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=cGWS...
November 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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This morning at 9am, Dr. David Lyden
@weillcornell.bsky.social joins us as Distinguished Lecturer presenting "Tumor Extracellular Vesicles and Particles Promote Metastasis and Systemic Disease." Join us at TAC Auditorium or online via Zoom: bit.ly/47QqPyO.
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Today we welcome Dr. Hussein Tawbi @mdanderson.bsky.social as our #GrandRounds lecturer, presenting "Novel Checkpoint Inhibitors and Their Role in Melanoma Brain Metastases." Join us at 12pm in Smilow Auditorium or online via Zoom: bit.ly/4nALH2w.
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Tune in tonight on #YaleCancerAnswers as Dr. Eric Winer is joined by Eileen Esdaile-Williams of Sisters’ Journey, a #Connecticut organization devoted to supporting #breastcancer survivors.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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A Yale study finds the protein #METTL7A triggers early resistance to #osimertinib by reshaping DNA architecture. Targeting METTL7A could help block resistance before it starts. #lungcancer #adenocarcinoma
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Yale Study Sheds Light on Cellular Resistance to Osimertinib in Adenocarcinoma
Some lung cancers manage to overcome a targeted drug therapy despite it showing initial success. Yale researchers have now discovered a molecular-level
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October 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Drs. Roy Herbst, Daniel Petrylak, and
@williamohmd.bsky.social attended The Chemotherapy Foundation's Gala last night in New York, where Dr. Herbst presented the Inspire NYC Award to actor + musician Norbert Leo Butz.
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Yajaira Suárez, recipient of the #JudahFolkmanAward in Vascular Biology from the North American Vascular Biology Organization
@vascularbiology.bsky.social. 👏 #NAVBO
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October 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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A study led by Dr. Thuy Tran found that blocking the protein MIF alongside PD-1 inhibitors improved tumor shrinkage + survival in preclinical models of #melanoma + #coloncancer. Targeting both innate and adaptive immunity could enhance #immunotherapy results.
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Improving Immunotherapy Responses by Approaching on Two Fronts
Two therapies can be better than one for treating some cancers, concludes a Yale study published Oct. 22 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight that
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October 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Lieping Chen, MD, PhD, has been elected to @nam.edu
one of the highest honors within health and medicine. This honor recognizes Dr. Chen's outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Congratulations!
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October 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Dr. Daniel DiMaio discusses how #mRNA vaccine science could transform #cancer treatment, tonight at 7:30pm on #YaleCancerAnswers.
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October 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Thank you to everyone that joined us Wednesday night at the
#SaybrookResortandMarina for an evening of networking and
connections around the topic of #womenshealth!
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October 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Congratulations to @qinyan1.bsky.social, and Drs. Timothy
Robinson, Elizabeth Berger, and Samuel Katz, recipients of
Connecticut Breast Health Initiative Research and Education Grants!
@yalepathology.bsky.social #CTBHI #breastcancerresearch
#breastcancerawarenessmonth
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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New research on older survivors of #cancer shows late cardiovascular disease #CVD is common and mainly driven by age + prior heart risk, not cancer treatment. Results highlight value of cancer-agnostic approaches to predict risk of CVD.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Researchers from #Google and Yale have created a
powerful new #AI model that analyzes single-cell #RNA data. Built on large language models, it could help unlock big biological discoveries—including a promising new path for #cancer treatment.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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We were pleased to support the Fairfield County Medical Assn.
2025 Annual Physician Reception and Award Ceremony as presenting sponsor, with Dr. Eric Winer providing remarks.
Congratulations to all of the award finalists and winners!
October 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Congratulations Dr. Bohdan Pomahac, recipient of a
Clinical Research Achievement Award from American Assn. of Plastic Surgeons. This prestigious honor recognizes
his significant contributions to #plasticsurgery through innovative research + clinical excellence.
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Dr. Bohdan Pomahac Receives American Association of Plastic Surgeons Award
Bohdan Pomahac, MD, Frank F. Kanthak Professor of Surgery (Plastics), and division chief of plastic & reconstructive surgery, has received a Clinical Research
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October 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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@maryamlustberg.bsky.social shares insights on #breastcancer prevention, treatment, and new research, in honor of #breastcancerawarenessmonth tonight at 7:30pm on #YaleCancerAnswers.
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October 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Marie Robert, MD, Professor of #Pathology at @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social, spoke to @wtnh.bsky.social about how biopsies can help diagnose liver diseases, why fatty liver disease is increasing, & how it can contribute to cancer risks. @yalecancer.bsky.social bit.ly/4hiINhG
October 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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A Yale–led review found many women experience worse body image, sexual health, + psychosocial well-being after #mastectomy, highlighting the need for standardized screening tools to help pts prepare for recovery.
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Mastectomy Linked to Worsened Sexual Health and Body Image After Surgery, Study Finds
“There is no universal or standardized approach to counseling women on the full range of physical and emotional outcomes after mastectomy. As a result, many women go into surgery with an incomplete un...
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October 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Yale Cancer Center's Eric Winer: “This is the time where I think all of us in the field want to step hard on the research accelerator, we don’t want to back off.” (@yalecancer.bsky.social)
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The Directors: Steven Artandi and Eric Winer on how looming policy changes “reverberate” through oncology “Even when funding gets restored and if the H-1B visa threat doesn’t materialize, it creates...
With major leadership changes, grant disruptions and terminations, and a stoked distrust in science, Steven Artandi, the director of Stanford Cancer Center, worries that young investigators will feel disenchanted by the U.S. research atmosphere and take their work and study elsewhere. To access this subscriber-only content please log in or subscribe.If your institution has a […]
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October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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gave a talk on "Why Cancer Isn’t the Same at Every Age: Lessons for Prevention and Care" at the Joint Retreat on Aging and Cancer Research, sponsored by @yalecancer.bsky.social Program in Genomics, Genetics, and Epigenetics among others including many engaged representatives of the local community.
October 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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We congratulate Dr. John Colberg, recipient of #YaleMedicine Distinguished Clinical Career Award. After joining Yale in 1998,
Dr. Colberg developed a reputation for his surgical skill, compassionate care, + collaborative approach caring for men with #prostatecancer.
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John W. Colberg, MD, Awarded Yale Medicine Distinguished Clinical Career Award
The Yale Medicine Distinguished Clinical Career Award honors physicians who have contributed to Yale Medicine for at least 20 years since completing their
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October 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Dr. Eric Winer was honored to stand alongside Gov. Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Dr. Kate Heilpern, president of #YaleNewhavenHealth, Dr. Manisha Juthani, commissioner,
#Connecticut Dept. of Public Health, for a press conference highlighting the importance of screening for #breastcancer.
October 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM