Stanford Cancer Institute

Many cancer cells hijack neurons’ healthy electrical signals to drive malignant growth, a discovery by SCI member @michelle_monje is pointing scientists toward new ways to stop deadly #BrainTumors. stan.md/40Ih95F @SageJulien @Kathryn_RTaylor

Let's connect beyond X! Join us on BlueSky for the latest updates, insights, and innovations in #CancerResearch. We look forward to engaging with you on Bluesky. bit.ly/4i7ZdbH #StanfordCancer

Stay informed with the latest updates from the Stanford Cancer Institute. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for valuable insights into cancer research and innovations. LinkedIn: bit.ly/3EVhWsB Instagram: bit.ly/3Qs2S8y #StanfordCancer

Stanford is proud to have several presenters at the 2025 @ASTCT & @CIBMTR meeting, happening Feb 12-15. Learn more about the presenters: stan.md/42OESnB #TANDEM25

Roly-poly DNA circles bouncing next to chromosomes harbor deadly secrets and shocking surprises in the world of cancer research. SCI member Paul Mischel heads a global team of experts to stop the circles in their tracks. stan.md/3CGxAYe @HowardYChang @mischellab #ecDNA

Based on research from SCI members @lukevitzthum & @BLoo_LT_SABR advances in #RadiationTherapy are enabling better targeting of cancer and leaving healthy tissue alone, leading to treatments for previously untreatable cancers. stan.md/414vDOG

Amid the shock of being diagnosed with incurable never-smoker #LungCancer, Bryant Lin the doctor suddenly became the patient. Then he started sharing the story of his path, bringing attention to the disease in ways he never imagined. stan.md/3Q6PK8y

Cancer research is being redefined by trained patient advocates who ensure patient voices guide treatment, trials, and outcomes for better care and equity. stan.md/3WLhfIy #WorldCancerDay @StanfordMed

Lighting up hidden tumors with glowing dye, tricking cancer cells to self-destruct, rallying immune cells to rout malignancies – these are a few of the innovations SCI member George Poultsides and colleagues are using to tackle cancer. stan.md/40Ho7b2 #SurgicalOncology

SCI member@ChrisChenMD directs the Stanford Cancer Institute’s #EarlyDrugDevelopment program, which matches patients with cancer drugs in early phases of testing, can be a lifeline for patients left with few other treatment options. stan.md/3WDWC0S

Encouraging the body’s bullies to tackle the worst cancers, a diverse team of researchers devises novel clinical trials of cell-based therapies, with astonishing results. stan.md/40TtCoo #immunotherapy @michelle_monje @Joseph_DeSimone @DrBetofMDPhD @amandakirane

Lighting up hidden tumors with glowing dye, tricking cancer cells to self-destruct, rallying immune cells to rout malignancies – these are a few of the innovations of Stanford Cancer Institute members are using to tackle cancer. stan.md/40PDxv3

The latest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine explores advances in cancer science, prevention and care. stan.md/42uLrLS

Two @StanfordChild nurses matched with stem cell recipients after joining the donor registry during nursing school. They highlight the critical need for diverse donors, as many patients rely on strangers for life-saving transplants. bit.ly/4h2M4AA #StemCellTransplant

January is #CervicalCancer Awareness Month! Cervical cancer is common but can be prevented through #HPVvax. #TAPforCervicalCancer #gwccTAP

Watch our first installment of SCI on the Streets - "What do you like to do when you are not saving the world?" featuring @CarolynBertozzi, @alyceadamsPhD, Rob Negrin & @Heitzeneder_S. bit.ly/3PQet0F #StanfordCancer

The SCI Office of Cancer Health Equity is dedicated to fostering and strengthening partnerships that improve research, education, and community outreach and engagement to reduce the #CancerBurden and disparities. stan.md/3Wr34sa #HealthEquity #StanfordCancer

We were honored to host our inaugural Wes Brown Seminar speaker Catherine Wu of @harvardmed at our Breakthroughs in Cancer seminar for her talk "From GvL to Personalized Vaccine and Back Again." Don't miss our next talk on 2/11 with @DrKarenKnudsen. bit.ly/4hkTIGr

Congratulations to our SCI Awardees! We are thrilled to support their groundbreaking work in cancer research across basic, translational, clinical, and population-based disciplines. Learn more: stan.md/3PxKZoi #StanfordCancer

Congratulations to SCI member Helen Blau, who President Biden awarded the #NationalMedalofScience at the @WhiteHouse for her groundbreaking work on #CellularPlasticity! @POTUS stan.md/40fNe4t