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Roswell Park's Dean Tang, PhD, led a team that has identified a new prostate cancer suppressor protein.

Roswell Park Team Identifies New Tumor Suppressor Protein in Prostate Cancer

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A research team led by a scientist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified the molecule LRIG1 as an important endogenous tumor suppressor in prostate cancer.

Monday, December 2, 2019 - 07:00 am

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Roswell Park Commended as Age-Friendly Health System

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center was recently recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and The John A. Hartford Foundation as an Age-Friendly Health System.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 - 07:00 am

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M&T Bank Creates New Leadership Chair With Additional $500,000 Endowment Gift to Roswell Park

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has announced that longstanding supporter M&T Bank has made a gift of $500,000 to create the M&T Bank Presidential Chair in Leadership, to be held by Candace S. Johnson, PhD, President and CEO, and future presidents and CEOs thereafter.

Friday, November 22, 2019 - 07:00 am

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Tom Golisano Gives $1.5 Million to Build New $2 Million Medical Oncology Center at Niagara Falls Memorial to Improve Access to Cancer Treatment for People in Niagara Region

Niagara will soon have another Golisano Center – one in which lives will be saved.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 07:00 am

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Roswell Park Spinoff Company Advances Toward New Clinical Trial for Brain Cancer Immunotherapy SurVaxM

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The inventors of a new and unique cancer immunotherapy developed at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center have announced a major step forward with that therapy, known as SurVaxM.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 07:00 am

Leecia Eve, Dr. Candace Johnson are honored on City & State’s New York Women Power 100 list.

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New York Women Power 100 Honors Roswell Park Leaders Dr. Candace Johnson, Leecia Eve

Media company City & State has recognized Roswell Park President and CEO Candace S. Johnson, PhD, and Board of Directors member Leecia Eve, JD, for their leadership and accomplishments, naming them to its annual New York Women Power 100 list.

Monday, November 18, 2019 - 07:00 am

Pediatric patients Emmett and Andre with Marco Scandella

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Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Buffalo Slated for Nov. 16

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team, in partnership with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, will again take part in the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer™ program during the team’s home game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. As part of an NHL-wide initiative to raise money and awareness for cancer research, the Sabres will be hosting events throughout the night in support of local cancer patients and their charitable organizations. All fans attending the game will receive a Sabres Hockey Fights Cancer scarf.

Friday, November 15, 2019 - 07:00 am

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Roswell Park Takes in New Research Funding Totaling Nearly $22 Million

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park received more than $21.8 million in recent competitive grants and contracts to launch new investigations or continue major research efforts that have shown promise.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 07:00 am

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Stars of Cancer Research Align to Develop Ovarian Cancer Detection Test

BUFFALO, N.Y. and FAIRFAX, Va. — The vast majority of ovarian cancers, about 70%, don’t become apparent until they are advanced, making the chance of successful treatment to control these tumors quite slim.

Monday, November 4, 2019 - 07:00 am