Congratulations to our Dr. Guang Lei for being named a 2024 STAT Wunderkind. Learn more about his work. #CancerResearch #EndCancer
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Hospitals and Health Care
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MD Anderson is a global leader in cancer care, research, education and training, and prevention. Our mission: #EndCancer
About us
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. MD Anderson provides cancer care at several convenient locations throughout the Greater Houston Area and collaborates with community hospitals and health systems nationwide through MD Anderson Cancer Network®. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" survey has ranked MD Anderson the nation's top hospital for cancer care. Every year since the survey began in 1990, MD Anderson has been named one of the top two cancer hospitals. The recognition reflects the passion of our 21,000 extraordinary employees and 1,000 volunteers for providing exceptional care to our patients and their families, and for realizing our mission to #EndCancer. You can view all of our career opportunities at careers.mdanderson.org.
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External link for MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1944
- Specialties
- Cancer, hospital, healthcare, oncology, research, doctor, health, wellness, medicine, education, education, science, health, clinical trials, nursing, cancer care, cancer research, training, fellowship, cancer education, cancer prevention, cancer treatment, and science and technology
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Employees at MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Guy Lipof
Data Science, AI, Executive, Healthcare & Life Sciences
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Opral Wisham
QA Analyst V at Devon Energy
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Ferran Prat Escude
Senior VP, Research Administration and Industry Relations at MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Jake Lowry
Associate Professor of Comparative Medicine/Veterinarian at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Updates
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Read about new MD Anderson research that includes: - novel targets for breast cancer - epigenetic strategies to improve immune responses - treatment for solid tumors - AI tools for patient risk stratification #CancerResearch #EndCancer
MD Anderson Research Highlights for October 16, 2024
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MD Anderson's Dr. Timothy Yap participated in the “Challenging Cancer Drug Development Dogma” session at the STAT Summit today. “We are actually making drugs from scratch. We have a biotech operation within the walls of the cancer center, seamlessly bringing therapeutic discoveries into the clinic. It is team science at its greatest," says Yap. #CancerResearch #EndCancer @Timothy Yap MD Anderson
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Last week, MD Anderson hosted our James P. Allison Institute's second annual scientific symposium. It featured a conversation between two Nobel laureates and a $5 million gift from the David and Eula Wintermann Foundation that will advance the Allison Institute's work. Learn more. #CancerResearch #EndCancer
Allison Institute scientific symposium features spatial biology breakthroughs, $5 million gift to support further efforts
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“The ability to conduct high-impact clinical research with first-in-kind clinical trials is unparalleled at MD Anderson. This offers our patients the highest quality of patient care beyond standard practices," says our Dr. Van Morris. Read his story. #HealthCare #CancerResearch #EndCancer
Gastrointestinal medical oncologist and researcher driven to help patients live longer
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Dr. Jennifer Litton, MD, MHCM recently discussed lung cancer research and clinical trials with Dr. Lauren Byers. Their chat turned personal when Dr. Litton recalled asking Dr. Byers about her father's diagnosis and treatment for lung cancer. Listen here. #EndCancer
Cancerwise Podcast
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Research led by our Dr. Ferdinandos Skoulidis and Dr. John Heymach demonstrates that patients with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer harboring specific mutations in the STK11 and/or KEAP1 tumor suppressor genes are more likely to benefit from adding the immunotherapy tremelimumab to a combination of durvalumab plus chemotherapy. "We are optimistic that these results will prompt clinicians to consider this novel therapeutic approach as a preferred treatment option," says Heymach. Read about it here. #CancerResearch #EndCancer
Dual immunotherapy plus chemotherapy benefits specific subset of patients with lung cancer
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Because breast and cervical cancers are significant global health challenges, MD Anderson and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) are collaborating to address these cancers worldwide. “I look forward to working with my esteemed colleagues on the board to advance UICC's mission, particularly in addressing the disparities in cancer care and outcomes across different regions. Together, we can significantly reduce the global cancer burden and ensure that quality cancer care is accessible to all, regardless of where they live," says our Dr. Kathleen Schmeler. #EndCancer
MD Anderson and UICC collaborate to improve women's cancer care
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"My experiences as a patient have only confirmed my confidence in what we do. It makes me super proud to work here," says survivor and employee Angela Harris. Read her story. #HealthCare #EndCancer
4-time cancer survivor and employee: Why I chose MD Anderson for my treatment
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Our physician assistants play a vital role in our mission to #EndCancer. We’re grateful for the quality, compassionate care they provide for our patients and their families today and every day. #PAWeek #Healthcare