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UMass Cancer Center

Our mission is to advance the cancer control continuum—from etiology through survivorship—in patients of all ages and with all types of cancer, through cutting-edge research, excellence in education, community-based outreach and the delivery of compassionate, patient-centered care.

 

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UMass Cancer Center is a powerhouse in cancer research. Our scientists and clinical researchers have been recruited from around the world and are leaders in their field who work to advance our understanding of cancer initiation, progression, treatment and prevention through groundbreaking basic, translational, clinical and population research.

 

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  • In new study, UMass Chan scientists induce toxicity to kill cancer cells
    December 01, 2023

    In new study, UMass Chan scientists induce toxicity to kill cancer cells

    Dohoon Kim, PhD, and colleagues have shown that blocking a specific detoxifying enzyme in lung cancer cells leads to cell death, making it a viable target for drug development.

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  • Study co-authored by Jonathan Gerber shows COVID-19 vaccines reduce harmful inflammation
    November 21, 2023

    Study co-authored by Jonathan Gerber shows COVID-19 vaccines reduce harmful inflammation

    Vaccination against COVID-19 was linked to reduced inflammation in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a paper co-authored by UMass Chan Medical School researcher Jonathan M. Gerber, MD.

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  • Marcus Ruscetti receives American Cancer Society award for prostate cancer research
    November 13, 2023

    Marcus Ruscetti receives American Cancer Society award for prostate cancer research

    The Research Scholar Grant will support Dr. Ruscetti’s research on senescent cells and their role in tumor progression and immune suppression in prostate cancer.

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  • Phillip Zamore, Roger Davis elected to National Academy of Medicine
    October 09, 2023

    Phillip Zamore, Roger Davis elected to National Academy of Medicine

    UMass Chan Medical School scientists Phillip D. Zamore, PhD, and Roger J. Davis, PhD, FRS, were elected to the National Academy of Medicine on Oct. 9 for their distinguished contributions to medicine and health.

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  • Scientific symposium celebrates Michael Green’s lasting legacy
    October 05, 2023

    Scientific symposium celebrates Michael Green’s lasting legacy

    More than a dozen of Michael Green’s former colleagues, trainees and others are scheduled to speak at the symposium.

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  • Six new endowed chairs named at UMass Chan Medical School
    September 29, 2023

    Six new endowed chairs named at UMass Chan Medical School

    These highly accomplished faculty members have been appointed to endowed chairs at UMass Chan Medical School: Dale L. Greiner, PhD; Danny G. Winder, PhD; Elinor K. Karlsson, PhD; Jeannette M. Wolfe, MD; J. Kevin Donahue, MD; and John E. Harris, MD, PhD’05.

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