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Whole genome sequencing of rare olfactory neuroblastoma

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare have conducted whole genome sequencing (WGS) of a rare nasal tract cancer called olfactory neuroblastoma ...

Genetics created May 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cancer patient gets new lease on life through clinical trial

Arizona resident Evelyn Sorensen is in a far different place today than she was six months ago, thanks to a cutting-edge cancer clinical trial being conducted at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare ...

Cancer created Apr 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

BIND presents late-breaker clinical data at AACR on BIND-014's promising antitumor effects

BIND Biosciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of highly selective targeted therapeutics called AccurinsTM, announced today the presentation of late-breaker clinical data for BIND-014, ...

Cancer created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pancreatic cancer clinical trial results released

The feasibility of selecting treatment based on individual molecular characteristics was demonstrated in a first-of-its kind pancreatic cancer clinical trial reported today by the Translational Genomics Research Institute ...

Cancer created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Preliminary findings about whole-genome sequencing of triple-negative breast cancer presented

Because cases of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) are so genetically different, whole-genome sequencing is needed to detect the subtle molecular differences that might point to specific treatments for individual patients.

Cancer created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study role testosterone may play in triple negative breast cancer

Could blocking a testosterone receptor lead to a new way to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer? That's a question researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) are exploring. ...

Cancer created Mar 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Combination drug therapy urged to battle lung cancer

Combination drug therapy may be needed to combat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Van Andel Research Institute (VARI).

Cancer created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

FDA approves new skin cancer drug

A new skin cancer drug tested for the first time in the world five years ago at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare just received expedited approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a remarkable ...

Cancer created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Seena' clinical trials named for pancreatic cancer advocate

A son's passion to find a cure for the cancer that claimed the life of his mother has led to a new series of clinical trials under a Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) initiative to find a cure for pancreatic ...

Cancer created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

TGen, Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center studying new breast cancer drug

A new drug targeting the PI3K gene in patients with advanced breast cancer shows promising results in an early phase I investigational study conducted at Virginia G. Piper Cancer at Scottsdale Healthcare, according to a presentation ...

Cancer created Jul 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study identifies compounds that could slow down Alzheimer's disease

A family of naturally occurring plant compounds could help prevent or delay memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).

Medical research created May 26, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast


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