Oncology
Oncology
The Division of Oncology is dedicated to developing multidisciplinary and lifesaving treatments for people worldwide who are affected by cancer. At the forefront of ground breaking treatments for cancer, our faculty is involved in more than 100 clinical trials to develop diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to various types of cancer.
Oncology News
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Common treatment for prostate cancer appears to double Alzheimer’s risk
Short-circuiting the need for expensive clinical trials, researchers uncovered an association between androgen blockers and cognitive decline by examining patient medical records.
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New class of RNA tumor suppressors identified
Two short, “housekeeping” RNA molecules block cancer growth by binding to an important cancer-associated protein called KRAS. More than a quarter of all human cancers are missing these RNAs.
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Researchers receive outstanding investigator awards from National Cancer Institute
Steven Artandi, Laura Attardi and Amato Giaccia will receive up to $600,000 annually for seven years to study cancer processes.
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Story of family's tumor donation inspires more donations
With the donated tissue, a Stanford team has created the first cell line and mouse model of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a deadly tumor.
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Researchers suss out brain tumors, and therapy response, with new metabolic PET tracer
The Stanford team capitalized on the fact that rapidly dividing cancer cells require vast stores of cellular building blocks and that a key regulatory enzyme helps to control tumor cell metabolism.
Upcoming Courses
Conferences and Workshops
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01/30/2016
Stanford Hematology Review of the 57th Annual ASH Meeting
The Ritz-Carlton - Half Moon Bay, CA
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02/27/2016
International Humanitarian Aid Skills Course
Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge - Stanford, CA
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03/18/2016
The 16th Multidisciplinary Management of Cancers: A Case-based Approach
Silverado Resort and Spa - Napa, CA
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05/21/2016
Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge - Stanford, CA
New courses are added regularly— please check back often
Online Courses
- Antimicrobial Stewardship: Optimization of Antibiotic Practices
- Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy with Timeouts
- Practical Tips to Improve Asian American Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials
- Statistics for Medical Professionals
- Thinking Critically: Interpreting Randomized Clinical Trials
- Writing in Science
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