NCI-designated Cancer Center

Prevent Cancer Foundation to visit Comadre a Comadre in Albuquerque

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Health, Education, Cervical cancer, Patient, Lung, NCI-designated Cancer Center, UNM, University, Breast, Cancer, Doctor of Philosophy, Compadre, Woman, HPV, Survivor, Yoli, Breast cancer, Vaccination, Liver, Skin, Birth control

Alexandria, Va., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 25, representatives of the Prevent Cancer Foundation® and its Congressional Families® Program will visit Comadre a Comadre, recipient of a $25,000 grant providing breast cancer education and navigation to Hispanic/Latina women across New Mexico.

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  • Alexandria, Va., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 25, representatives of the Prevent Cancer Foundation® and its Congressional Families® Program will visit Comadre a Comadre, recipient of a $25,000 grant providing breast cancer education and navigation to Hispanic/Latina women across New Mexico.
  • Lisa McGovern, Executive Director of the Congressional Families Program, and Erica Childs-Warner, Managing Director, Research, Education and Outreach, will represent the Prevent Cancer Foundation, joined by Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03).
  • They deserve and have earned this national recognition and $25,000 grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation to continue providing essential services for Latinas in New Mexico.
  • The Prevent Cancer Foundation is proud to support Comadre a Comadre in their work to reach this community and improve access to lifesaving screenings.

Poseida Therapeutics Appoints Syed Rizvi, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Multiple myeloma, Dow Medical College, University, Rachel Haurwitz, Hematology, BCMA, Novartis, Patient, SAN, NCI-designated Cancer Center, European Hematology Association, Merck, Cancer, Reindeer, Society, Therapy, Drug development, Transplant, Lymphoma

SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTX), a clinical-stage cell and gene therapy company advancing a new class of treatments for patients with cancer and rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Syed Rizvi, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer effective April 1, 2024.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTX), a clinical-stage cell and gene therapy company advancing a new class of treatments for patients with cancer and rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Syed Rizvi, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer effective April 1, 2024.
  • "Syed brings to Poseida an impressive combination of industry leadership and highly specialized drug development experience in cell therapy, and I am excited to welcome him to our leadership team during this important period of execution across our clinical stage CAR-T portfolio," said Kristin Yarema, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Poseida.
  • Dr. Rizvi most recently served as Chief Medical Officer of Caribou Biosciences, where he was responsible for overall strategy and execution of all clinical development programs.
  • Prior to joining Caribou, he served as Chief Medical Officer at Chimeric Therapeutics, where he helped build the company's pipeline by licensing programs from leading universities and progressing existing programs through the clinical development process.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital/ALSAC Rings The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell on Leap Day

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Professional Services, Family, Philanthropy, Oncology, Consumer, Hospitals, Fund Raising, Parenting, Children, Finance, Other Philanthropy, Health, Love, Bell, Multimedia, Hospital, Hope, NCI-designated Cancer Center, Food, National Cancer Institute, ALSAC, Survival rate, Child, Housing, Travel, Cancer

This Leap Day, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® rang the Opening Bell at The Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

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  • This Leap Day, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® rang the Opening Bell at The Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on X , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health Retains its Position as New Jersey's Only National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, together with RWJBarnabas Health, the state's leading cancer center and only Comprehensive Cancer Center as recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has scored in the "exceptional" range and was redesignated by the National Cancer Institute, placing it among the top cancer centers reviewed in 2023.

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  • NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, together with RWJBarnabas Health, the state's leading cancer center and only Comprehensive Cancer Center as recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has scored in the "exceptional" range and was redesignated by the National Cancer Institute, placing it among the top cancer centers reviewed in 2023.
  • This redesignation ensures that Rutgers Cancer Institute maintains its "Comprehensive Cancer Center" status to support the continuation of outstanding world class research and comprehensive care.
  • "For decades, Rutgers Cancer Institute has been a lifeline for those battling the cruel and relentless disease of cancer.
  • As the only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute is essential to the health of the people of our state and the advancement of cancer research nationally," says Congressman Frank Pallone.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and TelevisaUnivision score big with first Spanish language charity spot for St. Jude to air during Sunday’s big game

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Football, Events, Concerts, Advertising, Communications, Oncology, Philanthropy, TV and Radio, Hospitals, Sports, Children, Hispanic, Fund Raising, Foundation, Entertainment, Consumer, Health, Angel, Hope, Survival rate, Cancer, TelevisaUnivision, Housing, Partnership, Travel, Life, Love, Multimedia, Friends, ALSAC, Hospital, Food, Child, NCI-designated Cancer Center, Univision, Atmosphere, Lurlene McDaniel, National Cancer Institute

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240208345952/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240208345952/en/
    The ad, which will air in Spanish on Univision, is the network’s first charity advertising spot during Sunday’s big game.
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on, Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Tony Romo to be honored with 2024 Pat Summerall Award during Super Bowl LVIII week, Legends for Charity® dinner benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The coveted Pat Summerall Award will be presented to Romo in celebration of his successes in the NFL and throughout his broadcasting career with CBS Sports.
  • “I am incredibly honored to receive this award named for the legendary Pat Summerall,” said Romo.
  • Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on X , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

SimBioSys and Mayo Clinic Enter Strategic Collaboration to Advance AI-powered Digital Precision Medicine Platform for Cancer Patients

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Biotechnology, Technology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Research, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Hospitals, Surgery, Science, Melanoma, Surgical oncology, Quality of life, National Cancer Institute, Neoplasm, Medicine, Breast cancer, FDA, NCI-designated Cancer Center, Education, Heart, Cancer, AI, 3D, Mayo Clinic, Artificial intelligence, Genomics, Patient, Translational research, NCI, DCE, Skin, Medical imaging

SimBioSys, a TechBio company unlocking the power of spatial biophysics with artificial intelligence (AI) and biophysical modeling to redefine precision medicine for cancer, announced today it has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Mayo Clinic for the development of novel digital precision medicine solutions for breast cancer patients.

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  • SimBioSys, a TechBio company unlocking the power of spatial biophysics with artificial intelligence (AI) and biophysical modeling to redefine precision medicine for cancer, announced today it has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Mayo Clinic for the development of novel digital precision medicine solutions for breast cancer patients.
  • As part of the collaboration, SimBioSys has had access to and has been analyzing data from patients who participated in the Mayo Clinic-led BEAUTY clinical trial ( NCT02022202 ).
  • "SimBioSys complements current precision medicine techniques while only relying on readily available and previously acquired datasets such as imaging.
  • Mayo Clinic will use any revenue it receives to support its not-for-profit mission in patient care, education, and research.

Romero Britto, Pamela Silva, Maity Interiano, Adrianne Calvo celebrate 20 years of St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign at star-studded Miami event

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Hispanic, Family, Philanthropy, Oncology, Consumer, Hospitals, Fund Raising, Parenting, Foundation, Children, Other Philanthropy, Health, Holiday, NCI-designated Cancer Center, Hope, National Cancer Institute, Christmas Eve, Love, Food, National Cancer Research Institute, Multimedia, Survival rate, Child, Cancer, Housing, Travel, Hospital, Entertainment, Jude the Apostle

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231215396296/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231215396296/en/
    Pamela Silva, Chef Adrianne Calvo and Maity Interiano (l to r) attend the St. Jude Thanks and Giving Holiday Event at Britto Palace.
  • Guests heard from a St. Jude patient family and enjoyed a delicious feast courtesy of celebrity chef Adrianne Calvo.
  • Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Celebrities Unite for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Annual #ThisShirtSavesLives Movement

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Fashion, Influencer, Retail, Other Philanthropy, Research, Children, TV and Radio, Oncology, Music, Consumer, Fund Raising, Hospitals, Foundation, Philanthropy, Science, Social Media, Entertainment, Health, Communications, CeCe Winans, NCI-designated Cancer Center, Travel, National Cancer Institute, The Bobby Bones Show, The Morning Show, Love, Food, GALE, National Cancer Research Institute, Multimedia, Photograph, Partner, Survival rate, Social media, Child, IHeartMedia, Cancer, Housing, Lynch, Sensation, Jelly roll, Mya, Hospital, Nightclub, Hope, Jude the Apostle

This annual series of nationwide events is part of the Music Gives to St. Jude Kids campaign that connects music lovers to the mission of St. Jude.

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  • This annual series of nationwide events is part of the Music Gives to St. Jude Kids campaign that connects music lovers to the mission of St. Jude.
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Emma Roberts, Santa J Claus, and Influencers Unite for Giving Tuesday to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Health, Hospitals, NCI-designated Cancer Center, Hope, National Cancer Institute, Food, Love, Tune, National Cancer Institute (Egypt), Multimedia, ALSAC, Williams-Sonoma, Inc., Survival rate, Movement, Estate (law), HSN, Child, Cancer, Housing, Brooks Brothers, Travel, Hospital, Nightclub, Casino, Jude the Apostle

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231121621942/en/
    Donations from Giving Tuesday activations help kids like St. Jude patient Eri’Elle receive the treatment they need.
  • Tune in to the TikTok Live Give-a-Thon , a six-hour event with co-host Santa J Claus , an avid supporter of St. Jude who spreads cheer throughout the world.
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.