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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Director receives prestigious Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award

February 16, 2011

Brian J. Druker, M.D. — whose research led to the development of Gleevec, the first genetically targeted cancer drug that left healthy cells unharmed and revolutionized how the disease is treated — has received the prestigious Stanley J. Korsmeyer ...

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Director receives prestigious Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award

February 16, 2011

Brian J. Druker, M.D. — whose research led to the development of Gleevec, the first genetically targeted cancer drug that left healthy cells unharmed and revolutionized how the disease is treated — has received the prestigious Stanley J. Korsmeyer ...

Are some cancer patients involved in clinical trials too optimistic? Why?

January 26, 2011

Optimism is healthy for any person battling cancer and taking part in a clinical trial. But if a person is unrealistically optimistic, is it a problem? New research published this week in the journal IRB: Ethics & Human Research focuses on this issue. ...

Are some cancer patients involved in clinical trials too optimistic? Why?

January 26, 2011

Optimism is healthy for any person battling cancer and taking part in a clinical trial. But if a person is unrealistically optimistic, is it a problem? New research published this week in the journal IRB: Ethics & Human Research focuses on this issue. ...

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Hires ‘Dream Team’ Cancer Researcher Joe Gray

December 07, 2010

Internationally renowned cancer and genomic researcher Joe Gray, Ph.D., of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will join Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute and the School of Medicine. Gray is known for, among other ...

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Hires ‘Dream Team’ Cancer Researcher Joe Gray

December 07, 2010

Internationally renowned cancer and genomic researcher Joe Gray, Ph.D., of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will join Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute and the School of Medicine. Gray is known for, among other ...

Medicaid Recipients, Uninsured Less Likely To Survive Lung Cancer

November 30, 2010

How successful would you be in battling lung cancer? The answer could depend on your health insurance. Patients with private insurance or Medicare are more likely to survive lung cancer than those covered by Medicaid or without insurance, according to ...

Medicaid Recipients, Uninsured Less Likely To Survive Lung Cancer

November 30, 2010

How successful would you be in battling lung cancer? The answer could depend on your health insurance. Patients with private insurance or Medicare are more likely to survive lung cancer than those covered by Medicaid or without insurance, according to ...

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Announces Plans for $100 Million Gift From Nike Chairman Phil Knight and his Wife, Penny

November 19, 2010

Following a thorough exploration and assessment, the Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute announced plans for how the $100 million gift from Nike Chairman Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, will further its mission to make ...