"I didn’t realize being O-positive meant I was so important,” says student extern and blood donor Fernando Langer, noting his blood type is the most prevalent among the U.S. population. “That makes it even more important to give blood. There’s so much good I can do and so many people I can help.” Read his story: https://bit.ly/4cjBbrw #EndCancer
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX 216,407 followers
MD Anderson is a global leader in cancer care, research, education and training, and prevention. Our mission: #EndCancer
About us
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. MD Anderson provides cancer care at several convenient locations throughout the Greater Houston Area and collaborates with community hospitals and health systems nationwide through MD Anderson Cancer Network®. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" survey has ranked MD Anderson the nation's top hospital for cancer care. Every year since the survey began in 1990, MD Anderson has been named one of the top two cancer hospitals. The recognition reflects the passion of our 21,000 extraordinary employees and 1,000 volunteers for providing exceptional care to our patients and their families, and for realizing our mission to #EndCancer. You can view all of our career opportunities at careers.mdanderson.org.
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- Hospitals and Health Care
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Houston, TX
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1944
- Specialties
- Cancer, hospital, healthcare, oncology, research, doctor, health, wellness, medicine, education, education, science, health, clinical trials, nursing, cancer care, cancer research, training, fellowship, cancer education, cancer prevention, cancer treatment, and science and technology
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Employees at MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Guy Lipof
Data Science, AI, Executive, Healthcare & Life Sciences
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Opral Wisham
QA Analyst V at Devon Energy
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Ferran Prat Escude
Senior VP, Research Administration and Industry Relations at MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Helio Dimas Nogueira
Executive Director - Project Management Officer, Technology & Innovation
Updates
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Results from a recent study led by Dr. Stephen Chun show that patients with unresectable, locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer have fewer side effects and similar survival outcomes from IMRT treatment over the alternative 3D-CRT. “The improved precision of IMRT translates into real benefits for patients," says Chun. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cF6BJ6 #CancerResearch #EndCancer
Study supports precision radiation therapy in lung cancer
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Led by our Dr. Jeffrey Molldrem, MD Anderson and Rice University are teaming up to drive discovery and innovation in the areas of cell therapies, nanotechnologies, cancer vaccines, artificial intelligence and molecular imaging. Learn more about this collaboration here: https://bit.ly/3XCp8Bt #CancerResearch #EndCancer
MD Anderson and Rice launch Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative
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"This space is going to explode, and there are a lot of newer drugs and drug combinations that we think will be effective,” says our David S. Hong, MD of recent research on KRAS mutations. Learn the latest: https://bit.ly/4alZYdX #CancerResearch #EndCancer
What’s new in KRAS mutation research?
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Our patients depend on blood donations from the community, and our need is especially great during the summer. Schedule an appointment today: MDAndersonBloodBank.org #EndCancer
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A recent study led by our Ron DePinho MD identified a molecule compound that restores physiological levels of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT), which is repressed during aging. "Our deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving the aging process has uncovered viable drug targets, allowing us to explore opportunities to intercept the causes of a variety of major age-related chronic diseases,” says DePinho. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eBaVKU #CancerResearch #EndCancer
Activating molecular target reverses multiple hallmarks of aging
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Based on results of a recent study led by Dr. Katy Rezvani, researchers at MD Anderson have started Phase I/II clinical studies with CAR27 NK cells with C28 in patients with some blood and solid cancers. Read more: https://bit.ly/4c8Zgl8 #CancerResearch #EndCancer
CAR NK cells with CD28 costimulation improved cell persistence and antitumor activity
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New research from MD Anderson offers a better understanding of how algorithms can be used to study tumor evolution, as well as updated radiation treatment insights for some lymphoma patients. Read more about these studies and other new breakthroughs: https://bit.ly/3z7vrTf #CancerResearch #EndCancer
MD Anderson Research Highlights for June 19, 2024
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Anesthesiologist Dr. Vivian Porche shares what Juneteenth means to her. For those celebrating, what does Juneteenth mean to you? #EndCancer
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MD Anderson’s Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO) announces the establishment of an internal advisory council to identify needs and opportunities for data science development and integration, advancing work that benefits patients and families. “The internal advisory council provides much-needed insights from all areas of MD Anderson so that we can successfully integrate data science where we are ready to take action and drive impact,” says Chief Data Officer Dr. Caroline Chung. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4cgRoxA #EndCancer
MD Anderson’s Institute for Data Science in Oncology establishes internal advisory council to maximize impact
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