Tulane Cancer Center: News by Topic

Tulane Cancer Center
News by Topic

See also chronological index of news, press releases, and information.
See also chronological index of our newsletter, Inside the Tulane Cancer Center.

Academic news and accreditation
ACCTION regional clinical trials network
African-Americans and cancer
AIDS-related cancers
Awards and honors
Bone marrow transplant
Breast cancer
Chemotherapy
Clinical research
Counseling & psychology
Eating disorders
Events

Faculty news and spotlights
Genetics and gene therapy
Gynecological cancers
Hurricane-related news
Leukemia
Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium
Lung cancer
Lymphoma
Andy Martin
Nursing
Outreach, awareness, and public education
Pain, anesthesia, & palliation

Patient relief & support
Peptide research
Philanthropy
Prevention
Primate Research Center
Prostate cancer
Psycho-oncology
Radiation therapy
Rare cancers
Tobacco
Virology
Women and cancer

Academic news and accreditation :

Winter 1996/7 newsletter
- Tulane Programs Receive Accreditation (ACOS, CAP, BMT, etc.)

ACCTION: (Tulane's Affiliated Community Clinical Trials Integrated Oncology Network)

African-Americans and Cancer :

AIDS-Related Cancers :

Awards and honors :
See also "Accolades" in each newsletter.

Bone Marrow Transplant :

Breast Cancer (see also Women and cancer):

Chemotherapy :

Clinical Research :

June 2004 newsletter
- Tribute to Oncology Nurses
- ACCTION Plan for Clinical Research (Tulane's Affiliated Community Clinical Trials Integrated Oncology Network)
Fall 2002 newsletter
- New Director of the Office of Clinical Research: Betty Jurisich
Fall 1997 newsletter
- New Clinical Trial: BMT 97-2

Community Advisory Board :

Eating Disorders :

Winter 1997/8 newsletter
- Eating Disorders: One Woman's Dedication to Comprehensive Care

Events :

Faculty news and spotlights :
See also "Accolades" in each newsletter.

June 2005 newsletter
- Dr. Hemenway Studies Leukemia-Killing Molecule
- Dr. Zou Published in Nature Reviews Cancer
- Clinic Welcomes New Faculty: Erik P. Castle, M.D.; John K. O'Connor, M.D.; Edgardo S. Santos, M.D.; Alan Stolier, M.D.
- LCRC Welcomes New Faculty: Michelle Lacey, Ph.D.; Meera S. Ramayya, M.D., M.S.; Brian G. Rowan, Ph.D.; Jeremy M. Stark, Ph.D.; Hua Zhao, Ph.D.
June 2004 newsletter
- Meet Melanie Ehrlich: Tulane Cancer Research Pioneer
December 2003 newsletter
- Dr. Erik Flemington Explores Links Between Epstein-Barr Virus and Cancer
- Dr. Hemenway and other Tulane researchers honored at Mauvernay Research Excellence Seminar
Fall 2002 newsletter
- Female Faculty on the Front Lines in the Cancer Battle
- New Director of the Office of Clinical Research: Betty Jurisich
Summer 2002 newsletter
- Welcome to Ralph L. Corsetti, M.D.
- Dr. Laura Levy's Lab Unraveling the Mysteries of Leukemia/Lymphoma
Spring 2002 newsletter
- Welcome to Marshall Schorin, M.D.
Winter 2001/2 newsletter
- Member Spotlight on Frank E. Jones, Ph.D.: Researching ErbB2 and Breast Cancer
  (This article also discusses the benefits of this research in fighting prostate cancer.)
Summer 1998 newsletter
- Welcome to Prescott Deininger, Ph.D.
Fall 1997 newsletter
- Scientific Education in Breast Cancer: Steven M. Hill, Ph.D.
Press releases:
- July 8, 2005: Dr. Marx named editor of the Journal of Medical Primatology
- July 1, 2005: American Cancer Society "Spirit Award" honors Drs. Pearman and Santas and Nurse Cardiff
- June 23, 2005: Frank E. Jones, Ph.D., awarded Tulane Auxiliary's Endowment for Excellence in Teaching in the School of Medicine
- June 20, 2005: Tyler J. Curiel, M.D., awarded the 2005 Humanism in Medicine Award (same award given in 2004 to Ralph Corsetti)
- January 28, 2005: Health Sciences Research Recognition Awards 2005, including Drs. Samir El-Dahr, Robert Garry, Frank Jones, Carl Kendall, Preston Marx, Aline Scandurro, Larry Webber, and Weiping Zou
- July 1, 2004: American Cancer Society "Spirit Award" honors Drs. Brammer, Corsetti, Mudad, and Zakris
- June 18, 2004: Nobel Prize-Winning Tulane Researcher Dr. Andrew V. Schally Honored by France and Spain"
Articles in other Tulane publications:
- "NOVA to Feature Tulane Researcher", New Wave, January 4, 2006
  (Dr. Tyler Curiel's post-storm efforts to preserve the SNUC research of Andy Martin)
- "Faculty Members Honored", New Wave, November 8, 2005 (Drs. Beckman and Levy named fellows of the AAAS)

Genetics and Gene Therapy :

June 2004 newsletter
- Meet Melanie Ehrlich: Tulane Cancer Research Pioneer
Spring 2003 newsletter
- Genetics and Prostate Cancer in African American Males
Summer 1998 newsletter
- Vaccine Created from Gene Therapy Found to be Effective in Treating Ovarian Cancer
Winter 1996/7 newsletter
- Designer Genes / Lymphoid and Myeloid Malignancies
Fall 1996 newsletter
- Researchers Identify Cells Linked to Cancer
Press releases:
- December 1, 2005: "Biotechnology Bounces Back in New Orleans" (renovation of the New Orleans BioInnovation Center building)
- February, 2005: Dr. Arthur Lustig's research on finding a key to unlock chromosomal memory
- October 14, 2004: "$10 Million Grant Establishes Cancer Genetics Program"
- June 4, 2004: Dr. Abdel-Mageed Pursues Genetics of Cancer Growth

Gynecological cancers : (see also Women and cancer)

Spring 2002 newsletter
- Women's Cancers Awareness Scarf
- Immunity to Cancer? Dendritic Cells May Hold the Answer (research on ovarian and other cancers)
Summer 1998 newsletter
- Vaccine Created from Gene Therapy Found to be Effective in Treating Ovarian Cancer
Press releases:
- May 13, 2005: "Local Research Marathon Addresses Women's Health", including cervical cancer
- September 2, 2004: "Tulane Team Gathers Intelligence on Traitor T Cells"
- August 16, 2004: "Tulane Receives Grant to Further Ovarian Cancer Research"

Hurricane-Related News :

Press releases:
- December 1, 2005: "Biotechnology Bounces Back in New Orleans" (renovation of the New Orleans BioInnovation Center building)
- November 10, 2005: "Tulane Cancer Center Comprehensive Clinic Resumes Operations in Covington, Louisiana"
Articles in other Tulane publications, including New Wave, Tulane's post-hurricane news publication:
- "NOVA to Feature Tulane Researcher", New Wave, January 4, 2006
  (Dr. Tyler Curiel's post-storm efforts to preserve the SNUC research of Andy Martin)
- "Biosciences are Key to City Revitalization", New Wave, January 2, 2006
- "Tulane Opens Medical Clinic Downtown", New Wave, December 1, 2005
- "Tulane Reaches Out to Clinical Trial Participants", New Wave, November 17, 2005
- "Time is of the Essence as Research Resumes", New Wave, November 15, 2005 (article on repair of cancer labs)
- "Tidewater Building Recovery Under Way", New Wave, November 14, 2005
- "Research in the Post-Katrina Environment", New Wave, November 8, 2005
  (article on the Katrina Environmental Research and Restoration Network)
- "Tulane Projects Get Continued Support", New Wave, November 3, 2005
  (Dr. Carl Kendall receives grant to continue international health research with the CDC)
- "Centers Open for New Orleans Area Medical Care" New Wave, October 24, 2005
- "Primate Center Thrives" with new NIH grants, New Wave, October 21, 2005
- "Cancer Center Opens on North Shore", New Wave, October 18, 2005
- "Tulane Doctors Provide Care to Post-Katrina New Orleans", New Wave, October 10, 2005
- "Rescuers Stabilize Research Specimens", New Wave, October 6, 2005
- "Primate Center Powers Up" (and hosts research from the cancer labs), New Wave, September 15, 2005

Leukemia :

April 21, 2006 press release
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Grant Aids Rebuilding of Tulane's Bone Marrow Transplant Program
June 2005 newsletter
- Dr. Hemenway Studies Leukemia-Killing Molecule
December 2003 newsletter
- Dr. Hemenway and other Tulane researchers honored at Mauvernay Research Excellence Seminar
Summer 2002 newsletter
- Dr. Laura Levy's Lab Unraveling the Mysteries of Leukemia/Lymphoma

Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium :

June 2004 newsletter
- Louisiana Cancer Research Center Groundbreaking: A Celebration and a Prelude
December 2003 newsletter
- LCRC External Scientific Advisory Board Chair Honored : Dr. Harold Moses
Summer 2002 newsletter
- Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium
Articles in other Tulane publications, including New Wave, Tulane's post-hurricane news publication:
- "Biosciences are Key to City Revitalization", New Wave, January 2, 2006

Lung cancer :

Spring 2002 newsletter
- Lung Cancer Program Offers Full Spectrum of Care

Lymphoma :

Summer 2002 newsletter
- Tulane Lab Unraveling the Mysteries of Leukemia/Lymphoma

Nursing :

June 2004 newsletter
- Tribute to Oncology Nurses

Outreach, Awareness, and Public Education :

Pain, anesthesia, and palliation :

Winter 1997/8 newsletter
- Cancer Pain Management: Stop Suffering

Patient Relief & Support :

Peptide research :

Summer 1998 newsletter
- Modulation of Leukocyte Activity by Thrombospondin (TSP) Peptide 296: A Possible Role for Inhibition of Retinal Angiogenesis

Philanthropy :

Prevention :
See also Tobacco

June 2005 newsletter
- Tulane Assists Louisiana Cancer Control Partnership
Press releases:
- June 23, 2005: Dr. Christine Palermo's research on green tea in the prevention of cancer
- September 7, 2004: "Tulane Conducts Free Skin Cancer Screening"
- September 3, 2004: "Tulane Offers Comprehensive Testing for Cancer that Runs in Families"
- June 8, 2004: Announcement of free prostate cancer screenings

Primate research at the Tulane National Primate Research Center :

Prostate Cancer :

Spring 2003 newsletter
- Genetics and Prostate Cancer in African American Males
Winter 2001/2 newsletter
- Member Spotlight on Frank E. Jones, Ph.D.: Researching ErbB2 and Breast Cancer (This article also discusses the benefits of this research in fighting prostate cancer.)
Spring 2002 newsletter
- SELECT Prostate Cancer Prevention Study Launched
Winter 1998/9 newsletter
- Sports for Life: Teaming Up Against Prostate Cancer, 1999
Summer 1998 newsletter
- Sports for Life: Teaming Up Against Prostate Cancer, 1998
Fall 1997 newsletter
- Sports for Life: Teaming Up Against Prostate Cancer, 1997

Psycho-oncology :

Radiation Therapy :

Spring 2003 newsletter
- IMRT at Tulane Cancer Center: Offering Options No One Else Can

Rare Cancers :

Press releases:
- March 28, 2005: "'Bounce Back!' 24-Hour Basketball Relay Fights Rare Cancer"
Articles in other Tulane publications:
- Articles in the Hullabaloo, Tulane's student newspaper:
  - "In memoriam, Andy Martin: Tulane medical student leaves legacy of research", Jaclyn Rosenson, December 03, 2004
- Articles in New Wave, Tulane's post-hurricane news publication:
  - "NOVA to Feature Tulane Researcher", New Wave, January 4, 2006
    (Dr. Tyler Curiel's post-storm efforts to preserve the SNUC research of Andy Martin)
Archived calendar items:
- Memorial service for Andy Martin at Tulane, Tuesday, January 11, 2004.
- "Bounce for Life" event to benefit SNUC cancer research, December 15, 2003.

Tobacco :

June 2005 newsletter
- Welcome to Hua Zhao, Ph.D., whose current research is focused on smoking-related cancers.
Press releases:
- May, 2005: "One in Four Louisiana Teens Smoke Cigarettes"
- April 16, 2003: "Cajun Kids against Smoking"

Virology :

December 2003 newsletter
- Dr. Erik Flemington Explores Links Between Epstein-Barr Virus and Cancer

Women and Cancer : (see also Gynecological cancers and Breast cancer)

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