Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

The @theNCI Human Tumor Atlas Network is helping reveal new insights into how cancer evolves over space and time. To learn more, tune into this @Nature webinar today at 11am ET, featuring Dr. Shannon Hughes from NCI's @NCICancerBio

Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell will step down as @NCIDirector, effective Monday, January 20. Read Dr. Rathmell’s thoughts in her announcement below.

The @AmericanCancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2025 report is here with data detailing the current cancer burden in the U.S., progress that’s been made, and what preventive steps you can take to help reduce your cancer risk: cancer.org/statistics-2025

Stay connected with the #NationalCancerPlan and learn what the cancer community is doing in 2025 to achieve the 8 goals of the Plan. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive the January issue coming out soon! public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNIH… #Every1HasARole

Surveying adults going through cancer treatment reveal their symptoms and can help them get more supportive care. This approach can help children too—learn more in this #NCICancerCurrentsBlog story: go.nih.gov/C0rZKDw #ChildhoodCancer

SEEKING PARTICIPANTS: An NCI-led #ClinicalTrial is testing combination #immunotherapy for people with recurrent or metastatic #CervicalCancer. The trial will take place in Bethesda, MD, and there is no cost for participation. go.nih.gov/VifIQYW #CervicalHealthMonth

Cancer #survivorship care is comprehensive care for all people with a history of cancer. View NCI's definition of cancer survivor, as well as other survivorship-related and statistical terms. go.nih.gov/zZvtuck

In a recent podcast, NCI’s Dr. Brandy Heckman-Stoddard talks about research to prevent #BreastCancer and offers suggestions for talking with your family and doctors to proactively protect your health. Listen now: go.nih.gov/fAs14Q0 #CancerPrevention

Today, I had the delight of speaking to a group of future clinician-scientists who are part of the @NIH Medical Research Scholars Program. Mentorship made a huge impact on my career and this #NationalMentoringMonth, I'm excited to give back and encourage these future leaders!

Big news: Scientists at @Columbia developed an AI model that predicts gene activity in cells with high accuracy – this could transform our understanding of cellular processes and diseases, making biology more predictive. go.nih.gov/xGqcSpj

Thank you to pharmacists for their contributions to #CancerCare! From ensuring patient safety and education and more, pharmacists are an important part of the cancer workforce. #NationalPharmacistsDay

Happy to announce Dr. Krzysztof Ptak as the director of @theNCI’s Office of Cancer Centers! He'll lead the NCI Cancer Centers Program, which includes 72 cancer centers that bring critical cancer research, outreach & education to communities across the U.S. cancercenters.cancer.gov

Join us 1/14 @ 2pm ET for a webinar hosted by the @theNCI Office of Cancer Survivorship! Dr. Jun Mao from @MSKCancerCenter will discuss using complementary therapies that are specifically targeted to a patient's cancer. Register: go.nih.gov/gYFAMuI

I was delighted to meet with @NCICancerBio grant recipients this week – the work you’re all doing to advance understanding about the complexities of cancer is cutting-edge, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries that will save lives.

Season 3 of @NCI_Training’s Inside Cancer Careers podcast is out! In episode 1, Dr. LeeAnn Bailey discusses @theNCI’s Early Onset Cancer Initiative and the rising incidence of cancers in people aged 18-49. She also shares advice for aspiring scientists: go.nih.gov/CdxU7SI