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Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 20

A Stanford study reveals how cells "sense" nutrients and decide when to kickstart growth, which is key to understanding and treating cancer. med.stanford.edu/cancer/about... #CancerResearch

Using CAR-T cells to treat ovarian cancer

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 19

Stanford researchers are bringing CAR-T #CellTherapy to ovarian cancer, tackling one of the toughest cancers with #immunotherapy. Early trial results show promise. med.stanford.edu/cancer/about... #OvarianCancer

Stanford scientists explore CAR-T cell therapy as a treatment for advanced ovarian cancer.

SCI Equity Impact Research Grants

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 18

Congratulations to our 2025 SCI Equity Impact Research Grants awardees: Aaron Dawes, Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Pauline Funchain, and Amir Bahmani. med.stanford.edu/cancer/resea... @funchainmd.bsky.social @amirbahmani.bsky.social #HealthEquity

The Challenge Award addresses the impact of climate change on cancer disparities. The Seed Grants track addresses cancer disparities in California.

The awards support projects focused on accelerating basic, translational, clinical, and population-based cancer research.

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 15

Congrats to our SCI Innovation Awardees! We're proud to support their advances in basic, translational, clinical, and population-based #CancerResearch at #StanfordCancer. Meet the innovators...

SCI Innovation Awards

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New insights in plant gene research could boost cancer drug production

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 14

A novel approach to analyzing yew tree genes has revealed key enzymes used to make Taxol, a #chemotherapy drug that’s long been difficult and costly to produce.

A novel approach to analyzing yew tree genes has revealed key enzymes used to make Taxol, a chemotherapy drug that’s long been difficult and costly to produce.

Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 12

A generous gift brings cutting-edge therapy for #LiverCancer to Stanford Medicine.

Thanks to a transformative gift from the Li Ka Shing Foundation, Stanford is now able to offer a potentially lifesaving therapy to people facing liver malignancies. The foundation, named after Hong…

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Michelle Monje and Harald Sontheimer awarded International Prize for Translational Neuroscience 2025

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 7

Charlotte Ohioze’s path to the Stanford Cancer Institute began with a wrong number. Read more about her journey. #StanfordCacner med.stanford.edu/cancer/about...

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 5

A $8.9 million award was received to develop AI-augmented support tools to assist cancer tumor boards. med.stanford.edu/cancer/about... #AIandCancer #TumorBoard

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 4

SCI member @michellemonje.bsky.social was awarded the 2025 International Prize for Translational #Neuroscience by Gertrud Reemtsma Foundation for her pioneering research. www.mpg.de/24939670/int... @maxplanck.de

The two researchers are considered pioneers in the new field of cancer neuroscience

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Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 4

As your kids grow up, you can’t prevent their pimples, but you can prevent 6 types of cancer with the HPV vaccine, recommended for all preteens starting at age 9. To find out more about the HPV vaccine, visit go.cdph.ca.gov/preteen-vaccine #hpvawarenessday bsky.app/profile/capu...

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Aug 1

We are proud to announce that @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social has ranked among the top 10 cancer hospitals in the nation in the 2025 @usnews.com #BestHospitals rankings. This honor reflects the strength of Stanford’s clinical expertise and collaborative spirit.

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 31

Wilson Mai, MD, PhD, a resident in ‪@stanfordradonc.bsky.social‬, has been awarded the 2025 Conquer Cancer - Young Investigator Award by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Immunotherapy cured her mother’s cancer, then drew her into medicine

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 30

When Gita Abhiraman was a child, an early form of immunotherapy saved her mother’s life. She has dedicated her career to finding innovative treatments that could help others. med.stanford.edu/news/insight... #MDPhD #physcianScientist

When Gita Abhiraman was a child, an early form of immunotherapy saved her mother’s life. She has dedicated her career to finding innovative treatments that could help others.

‘The first experiments produced just jaw-dropping results’

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 29

SCI member @michellemonje.bsky.social is pursuing a cure for a deadly pediatric #BrainCancer – and reshaping our understanding of how cancer and brain development intersect.

Stanford neuro-oncologist Michelle Monje is pursuing a cure for a deadly pediatric brain cancer – and reshaping our understanding of how cancer and brain development intersect.

In-body CAR-T cell generation proves effective, safe in mice in Stanford Medicine-led study

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 24

mRNA bundled in lipid nanoparticles trains T cells in mice to eliminate cancer. Coupled with noninvasive imaging, researchers tracked the in situ CAR-T cells to assess their effectiveness and safety. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new... #CellTherapy

mRNA bundled in lipid nanoparticles trains T cells in mice to eliminate cancer. Coupled with noninvasive imaging, researchers tracked the in situ CAR-T cells to assess their effectiveness and safety.

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 23

A visionary $100 million matching grant from the Weill Family Foundation is bringing together @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social & @ucsfcancer.bsky.social to launch the Weill Cancer Hub West – an innovative collaboration that will transform #CancerResearch and care. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

Groundbreaking innovations that begin in Stanford labs flow freely into private industry to improve human well-being, fuel the economy, and strengthen American competitiveness.

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 21

Stanford researchers have defined the cutting edge for decades. Federal investments in research assist Stanford researchers in pursuing cancer cures, drugs to reverse neurodegenerative diseases, 3D-printed replacement organs, and more. This is why research matters: news.stanford.edu/features/res...

Research Matters

Researchers use machine learning to improve gene therapy

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 17

The Gao Lab is leveraging #AI to optimize the efficacy and safety of targeted cell and gene therapies. ‪https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/06/machine-learning-ai-cell-gene-therapies @synbiogaolab.bsky.social‬ #AIandCancer

Stanford’s Gao Lab is leveraging AI to optimize the efficacy and safety of targeted cell and gene therapies.

Stanford cancer scientists awarded funding for cancer AI

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Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 16

A team of Stanford cancer scientists has been awarded to develop #AI models that integrate different data types and identify biomarkers to predict whether a patient will respond to a specific #CancerTreatment. med.stanford.edu/cancer/about...

A team of Stanford cancer scientists has been awarded to develop AI models that integrate different data types and identify biomarkers to predict whether a patient will respond to a specific cancer…

‘Every failed experiment is a chance to learn faster’

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Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 15

Stanford Cancer Institute member and biochemist ‪@lingyinli.bsky.social‬ lab is studying a tumor-fighting “miracle molecule” that could one day inform therapies for cancer, as well as autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and age-related diseases.

Stanford biochemist Lingyin Li’s lab is studying a tumor-fighting “miracle molecule” that could one day inform therapies for cancer, as well as autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and age-related diseases.

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 10

Join us Sept 15–16 for the Stanford Cancer Research Training Program at Stanford Redwood City!

Open to students, postdocs & junior faculty interested in cancer science.

Learn. Network. Present.

Register: med.stanford.edu/cancer/about...

#StanfordCancer #FutureScientists

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 8

The UPSTREAM center investigates how income supplementation affects several impoverished Nor Cal communities' overall health and cancer risk. med.stanford.edu/cancer/about... #HealthEquity

Studying poverty’s impact on cancer

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 8

The UPSTREAM center investigates how income supplementation affects several impoverished Nor Cal communities' overall health and cancer risk. med.stanford.edu/cancer/about...
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The UPSTREAM center investigates how income supplementation affects several impoverished Nor Cal communities' overall health and cancer risk.

Stanford Cancer Institute @stanford-cancer.bsky.social · Jul 3

A new, innovative CAR-T therapy has shown promising, early results for treating a high-risk #lymphoma population. med.stanford.edu/cancer/about... #ASCO25 #EHA2025 #celltherapy ‪@ascocancer.bsky.social‬