Latest news from Cancer Research Institute on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/cancer-research-institute-cri-appoints-alicia-zhou-phd-as-chief-executive-officer-to-advance-next-generation-of-cancer-immunotherapy-science-and-innovation/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-cri-appoints-alicia-zhou-phd-as-chief-executive-officer-to-advance-next-generation-of-cancer-immunotherapy-science-and-innovation/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:10:29 EST The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) has appointed Alicia Zhou, PhD, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Cancer Research Institute /articles/global-experts-converge-at-cicon24-to-unveil-groundbreaking-advances-in-cancer-immunotherapy-september-8-11-2024-at-national-harbor-md/?sc=rsin /articles/global-experts-converge-at-cicon24-to-unveil-groundbreaking-advances-in-cancer-immunotherapy-september-8-11-2024-at-national-harbor-md/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:20:45 EST CRI is co-hosting CICON24 to illuminate pioneering advances in cancer immunotherapy research starting September 8 in National Harbor, MD. Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-awards-over-22-million-in-grants-to-fuel-immunotherapy-innovations/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-awards-over-22-million-in-grants-to-fuel-immunotherapy-innovations/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:14 EST CRI awarded over $22 million to leading cancer immunotherapy researchers in the 2024 fiscal year, amounting to 64 awards at 42 institutions. Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-announces-new-lloyd-j-old-stars-class/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-announces-new-lloyd-j-old-stars-class/?sc=rsin Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:00:13 EST CRI has announced its new class of 2024 Scientists Taking Risks (STARs) grant recipients who are expert cancer immunotherapy researchers. Cancer Research Institute /articles/new-survey-of-u-s-oncologists-reveals-where-more-work-can-be-done-to-research-treatments-for-advanced-non-small-cell-lung-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/new-survey-of-u-s-oncologists-reveals-where-more-work-can-be-done-to-research-treatments-for-advanced-non-small-cell-lung-cancer/?sc=rsin Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:50:57 EST CRI helped commission a poll of oncologists who say that much more research is required to holistically tackle non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-joins-lance-kawaguchi-southpoletrek4cancer-to-ring-the-nasdaq-stock-market-closing-bell/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-joins-lance-kawaguchi-southpoletrek4cancer-to-ring-the-nasdaq-stock-market-closing-bell/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:15:45 EST The Cancer Research Institute and Lance Kawaguchi with the #SouthPoleTrek4Cancer ring in the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell. Cancer Research Institute /articles/the-cancer-research-institute-s-patient-immunotherapy-summit-is-now-available-on-demand/?sc=rsin /articles/the-cancer-research-institute-s-patient-immunotherapy-summit-is-now-available-on-demand/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:30:30 EST CRI's 2023 Patient Immunotherapy Summit is now available on-demand for the benefit of cancer patients, families, caregivers, and scientists. Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-to-honor-dr-ananda-goldrath-with-2023-alt-award/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-to-honor-dr-ananda-goldrath-with-2023-alt-award/?sc=rsin Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:45:39 EST The Cancer Research Institute is proudly awarding Dr. Ananda Goldrath with the 2023 Fredrick W. Alt award for New Discoveries in Immunology. Cancer Research Institute /articles/israel-cancer-research-fund-and-cancer-research-institute-announce-co-funding-of-a-project-grant/?sc=rsin /articles/israel-cancer-research-fund-and-cancer-research-institute-announce-co-funding-of-a-project-grant/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:25:55 EST Michael Berger, PhD, has been awarded a grant by The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) and the Cancer Research Institute (CRI). Cancer Research Institute /articles/the-cancer-research-institute-and-the-lustgarten-foundation-announce-inspire-partnership-to-jointly-support-pancreatic-cancer-immunotherapy-research/?sc=rsin /articles/the-cancer-research-institute-and-the-lustgarten-foundation-announce-inspire-partnership-to-jointly-support-pancreatic-cancer-immunotherapy-research/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:42 EST The Cancer Research Institute and the Lustgarten Foundation Announce INSPIRE Partnership to Jointly Support Pancreatic Cancer Immunotherapy Research  Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-awards-over-28-million-in-grants-to-fuel-immunotherapy-innovations/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-awards-over-28-million-in-grants-to-fuel-immunotherapy-innovations/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:00:25 EST The Cancer Research Institute awarded $28.7 million in research grants and fellowships in the 2023 fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. In total, CRI distributed 73 awards that will advance cancer immunology research at 41 institutions in 10 countries. CRI grants were awarded to support projects involving a variety of immune-based approaches as well as the development of novel technologies that may help pave the way for the next generation of immunotherapies. Cancer Research Institute /articles/fern-lazar-of-finn-partners-joins-board-of-trustees-at-the-cancer-research-institute/?sc=rsin /articles/fern-lazar-of-finn-partners-joins-board-of-trustees-at-the-cancer-research-institute/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:00:03 EST Fern Lazar, Managing Partner and Global Health Practice Leader at FINN Partners, was elected to the Cancer Research Institute's Board of Trustees. Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-to-honor-dr-tak-mak-with-2023-william-b-coley-award/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-to-honor-dr-tak-mak-with-2023-william-b-coley-award/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:00:18 EST The Cancer Research Institute is honoring Dr. Tak Mak with the prestigious 2023 William B. Coley Award. Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-hosts-11th-annual-cancer-immunotherapy-month-showcasing-lifesaving-breakthroughs-in-immuno-oncology/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-hosts-11th-annual-cancer-immunotherapy-month-showcasing-lifesaving-breakthroughs-in-immuno-oncology/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:20:40 EST Global celebration of 11 years of discovery and lifesaving innovation in immuno-oncology Cancer Research Institute /articles/immunotherapy-drug-development-pipeline-shifts-from-traditional-therapies-to-newer-modalities/?sc=rsin /articles/immunotherapy-drug-development-pipeline-shifts-from-traditional-therapies-to-newer-modalities/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:05:43 EST The immuno-oncology (IO) clinical trial landscape is shifting in new directions. While the number of total clinical trials is down, there are healthy signs of innovation. Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-named-beneficiary-of-south-pole-trek/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-named-beneficiary-of-south-pole-trek/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:25:50 EST Lance Kawaguchi, an internationally recognized executive leader and board member with over 25 years of global finance and banking experience, will be undertaking a monumental Trek to the South Pole in December 2023 to raise funds for several charities, including the Cancer Research Institute (CRI). Serving as a strategic advisor, he has pledged to lead a global effort to raise awareness and funds for CRI. Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-to-host-annual-virtual-immunotherapy-patient-summit-on-november-11-12-2022/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-to-host-annual-virtual-immunotherapy-patient-summit-on-november-11-12-2022/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:45:52 EST Free online event for cancer patients and caregivers featuring immunotherapy experts and patient advocates taking place Nov. 11-12, 2022. Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-and-israel-cancer-research-fund-announce-co-funding-of-a-translational-immunotherapy-research-grant/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-and-israel-cancer-research-fund-announce-co-funding-of-a-translational-immunotherapy-research-grant/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:00:58 EST The CRI-ICRF Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) Grant to Fund Promising Immunotherapy Research in Israel Is Awarded to Yifat Merbl, PhD, of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Cancer Research Institute /articles/cancer-research-institute-to-honor-scientists-for-groundbreaking-discoveries-leading-to-new-immune-based-strategies-that-target-gasdermins-in-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-research-institute-to-honor-scientists-for-groundbreaking-discoveries-leading-to-new-immune-based-strategies-that-target-gasdermins-in-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:05:54 EST The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the immune system's power to control and potentially cure all types of cancer, will confer its prestigious 2022 William B. Coley Award for Distinguished Research in Basic and Tumor Immunology on four scientists for their collective work that revealed the role of the pore-forming gasdermins in pyroptosis and promotion of anti-tumor immunity, setting the stage for targeting gasdermins in cancer therapeutics. Cancer Research Institute /articles/el-cancer-research-institute-presentar-la-segunda-conferencia-virtual-en-espa-ol-cri-de-inmunoterapia-para-pacientes-con-c-ncer-moderada-por-ana-patricia-g-mez-quien-compartir-informaci-n-vital-para-la-comunidad-hispana-pacientes-y-sus-familias/?sc=rsin /articles/el-cancer-research-institute-presentar-la-segunda-conferencia-virtual-en-espa-ol-cri-de-inmunoterapia-para-pacientes-con-c-ncer-moderada-por-ana-patricia-g-mez-quien-compartir-informaci-n-vital-para-la-comunidad-hispana-pacientes-y-sus-familias/?sc=rsin Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:45:57 EST El Cancer Research Institute (CRI), una organizacion sin fines de lucro consagrada a aprovechar la capacidad del sistema inmunitario para combatir y potencialmente curar todos los tipos de cancer, ofrecera su segunda Conferencia Virtual CRI de Inmunoterapia para Pacientes con Cancer, el 22 de septiembre de 2022, de 2 a 5 p. m. (hora del este). Cancer Research Institute