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National Committee for Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer Names Dhanpat Jain, MD, to its Quality Assurance Committee
The National Committee for Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) has named Dhanpat Jain, MD, Professor of Pathology and of Medicine (Digestive Diseases), to represent the College of American Pathologists on the NAPRC’s Quality Assurance Committee.
8 Aug 2022
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Dhanpat Jain, MD, Appointed to Cancer Committee of College of American Pathologists
Dhanpat Jain, MD, Professor of Pathology and of Medicine (Digestive Diseases), has been named to the Cancer Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the leading organization of board-certified pathologists that fosters and advocates excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.
6 Jul 2022
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Yale Pathology Diagnostic Pathology CME Annual Review Scheduled for September 17-18 at Yale Club of NYC
The Yale Department of Pathology presents its inaugural Diagnostic Pathology CME Annual Review on September 17-18 at the Yale Club of New York City. This inaugural course at the Yale Club in the heart of Midtown Manhattan will focus on the recent World Health Organization updates in all major pathology subspecialties.
2 May 2022
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Dhanpat Jain, MD, Joseph Misdraji, MD, Elected to Leadership Positions of Prominent Pathology Societies
Two Yale Pathology faculty members were recently elected to leadership positions of prominent pathology societies.
13 Apr 2022
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Kunz Named Leader of Gastrointestinal Cancers Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center
Pamela L. Kunz, M.D., has been appointed Leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancers Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven and Yale Cancer Center and Director of GI Medical Oncology within the Section of Medical Oncology.
17 Feb 2020
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Yale Cancer Center launches Center for Community Engagement and Health Equity
Yale Cancer Center (YCC) announces the launch of the Center for Community Engagement and Health Equity (CEHE). Building on YCC’s longstanding commitment to high-quality, expert, and patient-centered cancer care, screening, and prevention across the state of Connecticut, the new Center is dedicated to ensuring cancer health equity and improving outcomes with an emphasis on traditionally underserved neighborhoods.
23 Dec 2019
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Immunotherapy Drug Shows Potential to Cure Advanced Lung Cancer
In a new study including Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital researchers, the cancer immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda), increased survival for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a disease once considered an aggressive, and uniformly fatal cancer. The findings were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago.
1 Jun 2019
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Vitamin D may help fight colorectal cancer
A new study concludes that high doses of vitamin D may help hinder the growth of advanced colorectal cancer in combination with chemotherapy.
Source: Medical News Today
19 Apr 2019
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High-dose Vitamin D Shows Benefit in Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Results of a small clinical trial suggest that supplementing chemotherapy with high doses of vitamin D may benefit patients with metastatic colorectal cancer by delaying progression of the disease. The findings, by researchers from Yale Cancer Center and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, are published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
9 Apr 2019
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Yale Liver Center Pilot Funding Applications Due Feb. 15, 5:00 p.m.
Applications are being received for Yale Liver Center pilot funding. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 15, at 5:00 p.m.
13 Feb 2019
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Yale Cancer Center Receives Comprehensive Cancer Center Renewal
Yale Cancer Center (YCC) received renewal as a Comprehensive Cancer Center from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
11 Sep 2018
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Low- or No-calorie Soft Drinks Linked to Improved Outcomes in Colon Cancer
Drinking artificially sweetened beverages is associated with a significantly lower risk of colon cancer recurrence and cancer death, a team of investigators led by a Yale Cancer Center scientist has found. The study was published today in PLOS ONE.
19 Jul 2018
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Connecticut Magazine recognizes Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital physicians as 'Best Doctors'
Connecticut Magazine has named 77 Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven physicians and surgeons to its 2018 Best Doctors guide. Published in the magazine's April issue, the Best Doctors list consists of 779 Connecticut physicians from 78 medical specialties.
13 Apr 2018
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Adebowale Adeniran, MD, Named Director of Cytopathology Fellowship Program
Adebowale Adeniran, MD, Professor of Pathology, has been appointed as new Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship Program in the Department of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine effective August 1.
1 Aug 2022
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Rimm Lab Validates Objective Prognostic Marker in Patients With Early-stage Melanoma
An objective assessment of automated electronic tumor infiltrating lymphocytes percentage (eTILs%) scores is a strong prognostic marker in patients with early-stage melanoma. The study also identifies distinct TIL subpopulations that carry the prognostic values.
22 Jul 2022
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Huh Lab Welcomes Newest Postdoctoral Associate, Miyoung Shin, PhD
The Huh Lab in the Department of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine welcomes Miyoung Shin, PhD, who has joined as a Postdoctoral Associate.
22 Jul 2022
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Using Particles That Are Smaller Than the Head of a Pin to Treat Cancer
Thanks in part to research begun more than a decade ago with funding from Women’s Health Research at Yale, Dr. W. Mark Saltzman is working with colleagues on a way to deploy effective cancer-fighting medication safely with the help of nanoparticles.
10 Jul 2022
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Yale Pathology to be Represented at the Pulmonary Pathology Society Meeting in Cork, Ireland
Sanja Dacic, MD, PhD, Vice Chair and Director of Anatomic Pathology at Yale Pathology and president of the Pulmonary Pathology Society (PPS), will be accompanied by the Yale Thoracic Pathology Service team at the PPS Biennial Meeting June 25-27 in Cork, Ireland.
21 Jun 2022
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WHRY Funds Studies on Sex Differences in Treating Gastrointestinal Cancers, Bone Health in Transgender Youth, and the Greater Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease in Women
Women’s Health Research at Yale today announced funding for three new studies.
7 Jun 2022
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Katz Laboratory Seeks PhD Applicants for Postdoctoral Position
The Katz Laboratory in the Department of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine seeks applicants for an open Postdoctoral position.
2 Jun 2022