Searching for the keys to immunotherapy success in the tumor microenvironment
In a new study, UChicago researchers look to understand why some cancer tumors are more susceptible to immunotherapy than others. [Read More]
Cancer
Large data set brings precision to breast cancer diagnosis and care
Finding genetic variations common in black women could improve outcomes and reduce recurrence of breast cancer, according to a new study. [Read More]
The immunotherapy revolution
Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment--but not for everyone. See how UChicago researchers are overcoming these barriers to help more patients. [Read More]
Metastatic kidney cancer clinical trial keeps jazz pianist playing on
Billy Foster is an accomplished jazz pianist--and a cancer survivor. When his kidney cancer spread, a clinical trial at UChicago Medicine helped him keep playing. [Read More]
Scaling up cancer research
The University of Chicago is at the epicenter of the search for new cancer targets and therapies in the massive — and rapidly growing — data of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). [Read More]
Data-driven medicine
Parallel to the tech industry, scientists are using new ways of working with data to develop personalized therapies for cancer and sepsis, and prevent cardiac arrests and disease outbreaks. [Read More]
Removing thyroid and parathyroid glands via the mouth prevents a visible scar
A surgical team from UChicago Medicine was the first in the Midwest and the fourth in the United States to remove thyroid glands using an approach that leaves no visible scar. [Read More]
Enhancing colorectal cancer care and access through technology
Two exciting technological innovations at the University of Chicago Medicine will enhance patient care to improve colorectal cancer screening rates. [Read More]
Motivating a Malignant Immune System
After failed chemotherapy treatments, leukemia patient Andrew Parker participated in a CAR-T Cell clinical trial at the University of Chicago Medicine. [Read More]
Enhancing immunotherapies in prostate cancer: A Q&A with Dr. Akash Patnaik
A conversation with oncologist and prostate cancer expert Akash Patnaik, MD, PhD, about his research and career. [Read More]
