Cancer Research Institute Blog Posts

Cancer Immunotherapy on the Rise

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:07:21 GMT

Breakthrough new immune-based cancer treatments are offering patients a real chance at keeping cancer at bay for the long term, experts report in this article from Bloomberg News.

Announcing Cancer Immunotherapy Awareness Month

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:03:26 GMT

We made our first formal public announcement today of our newest initiative, Cancer Immunotherapy Awareness Month, taking place in June each year.

Science Corner: Our Growing CD Collection

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:14:54 GMT

Today, many up-and-coming CD antigens are joining the classics as promising targets for immune-based drug development as part of a new class of treatment that directly targets immune cell co-stimulatory pathways to boost the immune response against cancer. And many “remixes” have brought the classics in vogue once again.

Her Brother’s Death Inspires A Sister’s Song—Now On iTunes To Benefit Cancer Research Institute

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:08:03 GMT

A New York woman’s musical tribute to her 29-year-old brother who died of a rare cancer in January is now being sold on iTunes to benefit the Cancer Research Institute.

Updates From Our 2013 Academic-Industry Colloquium

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:35:57 GMT

From April 25-27, more than 160 participated in our annual conference to bring together industry and academia to tackle the most relevant issues in cancer immunotherapy development today. This year’s event focused on practical implementation of combination therapies.

“Through the Kitchen” Raises Record $1 Million

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:37:45 GMT

For more than 30 years, The Four Seasons restaurant has opened its famed kitchen for this singular gala to benefit outstanding scientific fellows in search of the cure. This year’s event brought in notables like Tony Bennett and Barbara Walters, as well as more than $1 million for the CRI-Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

Former CRI Fellow Who Made Breakthrough AIDS Research Discovery Named Assistant Professor

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:17:01 GMT

Xueling Wu, a CRI postdoctoral fellow from 2003-2006, has recently been appointed an assistant professor at the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center at The Rockefeller University.

Run the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon with Team CRI

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:36:37 GMT

Join Team CRI in running the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon on October 27, 2013, in Arlington, VA.

More Good News for Cancer Patients: Immunotherapy Breakthroughs

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:17:04 GMT

A breakthrough new treatment that genetically modifies immune cells in cancer patients is showing tremendous promise in helping adults with an aggressive form of leukemia.

CRI Young Philanthropists Council Chair Named "20 Under 40" Top Young Philanthropists

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:01:24 GMT

The New York Observer named Cancer Research Institute Young Philanthropists Council chair Alexis Feldman as one of its "20 Under 40" Top Young Philanthropists in its 2013 annual philanthropy supplement.

Community Fundraising Tips

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:41:14 GMT

Fundraising tips from a staff member turned community fundraiser/half marathon runner!

Top Research Institute Appoints Former CRI Fellow to New Position

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:07:03 GMT

Mark Sundrud, a former CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellow (2006-2009) has been appointed assistant professor in the Department of Caner Biology at The Scripps Research Institute.

Seeking the Best Cancer Care? Consider Clinical Trials

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:39:55 GMT

Seeking out highly trained doctors at expert medical centers gives ovarian and other cancer patients two advantages—best standard of care treatment and better access to clinical trials.

Our New Website Has Launched!

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:29:29 GMT

Cancer Research Institute has launched a new website that features expert information on the latest breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy, helpful patient information, videos, infographics, and more.

Our Winter 2013 Newsletter is Now Available Online

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:29:34 GMT

The Winter 2013 issue of The Researcher, CRI's print newsletter, is now available online.

Kate's Cure

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:12:46 GMT

11 year old Kate Bockholt watched her mother battle (and beat) cancer. Now she wants to help fund research so others don't have to suffer. She created a necklace that inspires hope and helps to save lives.

What It Takes to Find the Cure Within You

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:50:00 GMT

Combining multiple treatments given at the right time and in the right doses is key to optimizing cancer therapy, scientists believe.

Our 2012 Annual Report is now available

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:16:41 GMT

The Cancer Research Institute 2012 Annual Report is now available for download.

A Game-Changing Moment in Cancer

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:47:07 GMT

Immunotherapies for cancer are transforming patient care, and stories of survival and hope are becoming more frequent, thanks to advances in cancer research.

Lloyd J. Old, Father of Modern Tumor Immunology, Dies at 78

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:37:25 GMT

Lloyd J. Old, the Father of Modern Tumor Immunology and the founding scientific and medical director of the Cancer Research Institute, succumbed to prostate cancer at the age of 78.

Translating Targeted Cancer Therapies into the Patient Setting

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:08:59 GMT

Whether a patient benefits from a cancer therapy can depend on existing genetic and other conditions within the patient and his or her tumors. Personalized approaches to cancer patient care will help ensure patients receive only those treatments that may benefit them rather than endure hit or miss rounds of potentially debilitating therapy.

Response to Robert Langreth's CANCER MIRACLES

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:32:00 GMT

The Forbes article reports how cancer immunotherapy is producing stories of seemlingly miraculous recovery in cancer patients. CRI has been there all along the way, ushering in the future of immune-based cancer treatments.