Sarcoma Foundation of America Honors Robert G. Maki, MD, PhD, with the Nobility in Science Award April 29, 2013 Dr. Maki was recognized for his committment to finding a cure for sarcoma, a cancer of the connective tissue including bone, cartilage, muscle, and fat.
Mount Sinai Launches Phase III Clinical Trial of Novel, Personalized Vaccine for Newly-Diagnosed Kidney Cancer April 17, 2013 Study will examine potential of investigational immunotherapy AGS-003 to improve survival when combined with standard kidney cancer treatment.
Ramon Parsons, MD, PhD, Named Chair of Oncological Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai March 6, 2013 Stuart Aaronson, MD, will continue conducting transformative research at Mount Sinai as Founding Chair, Emeritus
Protein Lost in Tumors Blocks Normal Cells From Being Reprogrammed into Stem Cells March 5, 2013 Mount Sinai researchers identify mechanism that prevents cells from being reprogrammed into embryonic stem cells
Head Caps with Electrodes May Treat Brain Cancer February 25, 2013 Patients with aggressive brain tumors may be treated with a head cap that produces changes in electrical fields, as part of a clinical trial at Mount Sinai.
Facts About Mount Sinai in Cancer Research and Treatment December 14, 2012 The Mount Sinai Medical Center is a leader in patient-centered, multi-disciplinary cancer research and treatment.
Leon and Norma Hess Center for Science and Medicine Opens at Mount Sinai December 13, 2012 The state-of-the-art facility expands research capacity, fosters real-time collaboration; Mount Sinai also unveils a new brand and logo
New Six-Gene Signature Can Predict Prostate Cancer Survival October 9, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers have identified a six-gene model that determines prognosis in men with treatment-resistant prostate cancer.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Researchers Awarded “Provocative Questions” Grant from National Cancer Institute September 20, 2012 Researchers are among a select group of scientists who have been recognized for their quest to answer the most pressing questions about cancer.
Mount Sinai Researchers Unveil New Chemotherapy-Resistant Cancer Stem Cell September 10, 2012 Scientists have discovered cells that display cancer stem cell properties and resistance to chemotherapy, and participate in tumor progression.
Mount Sinai Presents Research on Robotic Surgery and HPV at Head and Neck Cancer Meeting July 25, 2012 Benefits of robotic surgery in smokers and nonsmokers and predictors of HPV-positive head and neck cancer presented at the 8th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer.
Mount Sinai Researchers Develop A Multi-Target Approach To Treating Tumors June 7, 2012 Ross L. Cagan, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, led the study.
Mount Sinai Researchers Present Studies On Treatment Trends, Myeloma Vaccine, and Predictive Models at Cancer Meeting May 17, 2012 Access to care, vaccine, treatment trends among landmark research at the 2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting.
Radiation After Surgery Does Not Extend Survival in Lung Cancer Subtype February 13, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers have found that post-operative radiation therapy does not improve outcomes in older patients with locally advanced lung cancer.
Chef Floyd Cardoz Wins Top Chef Masters and 100,000 Dollars on Behalf of Mount Sinai June 16, 2011 Chef Cardoz won Top Chef Master’s grand prize of $100,000 on behalf of The Tisch Cancer Institute’s Young Scientist Cancer Research Fund at Mount Sinai.
Alisan Goldfarb, MD Receives Prestigious Award from American Cancer Society May 24, 2011 Dr. Goldfarb was recognized with the Physician of Distinction Award for outstanding contributions to clinical care in breast cancer
Dubin Breast Center Now Offers Cutting-Edge 3D Mammography Technology May 9, 2011 The Dubin Breast Center of The Tisch Cancer Institute is one of the first centers in the country to offer 3D mammography, allowing for earlier and more accurate breast cancer diagnosis.
Researchers Estimate Environmentally-Induced Childhood Disease Cost At $76.6 Billion May 4, 2011 New data show that, despite previous efforts to curb their use, toxic chemicals have a major impact on health care costs and childhood morbidity.
Carlos Cordon-Cardo, MD, PhD Named Chair of Department of Pathology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center April 4, 2011 Dr. Cordon-Cardo, an expert in experimental pathology and molecular oncology, joins Mount Sinai as Chair of the Department of Pathology.
Mount Sinai Celebrates the “Topping Off” of the New Center for Science and Medicine Building February 7, 2011 Set to open in 2012, CSM will bring nearly a half-million square-feet of new, state-of-the-art medical research and clinical facilities to Mount Sinai.
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine Make Major Breakthrough in Melanoma Research December 22, 2010 A discovery made by Mount Sinai researchers about the progression of melanoma could lead to new treatments.
Mount Sinai Appoints Robert Maki, MD, PhD, As New Chief of Pediatric Hematology Oncology December 14, 2010 Dr. Robert Maki named Mount Sinai Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Medical Director, Sarcoma Cancer Program, at The Tisch Cancer Institute.
Dr. AnaLisa DiFeo Recognized As Liz Tilberis Scholar for Ovarian Cancer Research December 1, 2010 AnaLisa DiFeo honored with the Liz Tilberis Grant from the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund to support her research on chemoresistance in ovarian cancer.
Conference to Explore Latest Screening Methods and Treatments for Lung Cancer October 21, 2010 23rd International Conference on Screening for Lung Cancer To Be Held at The Mount Sinai Medical Center October 22 and 23
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Appoints Randall F. Holcombe, MD As Director of Clinical Cancer Affairs September 24, 2010 Dr. Randall Holcombe has joined Mount Sinai as Director of Clinical Cancer Affairs and Director of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology.
Dr. Marshall Posner Leads the Head and Neck Oncology Program at Mount Sinai July 27, 2010 As the medical director, Dr. Posner will lead an interdisciplinary collaboration with surgery and continue his research on viral-driven solid tumor oncology.
Jia Chen, ScD, Receives Visiting Scientist Award from International Agency for Research on Cancer June 14, 2010 Dr. Chen will spend the 2010/2011 academic year continuing her research on breast and lung cancer with collaborators at IARC in Lyon, France.
Raja Flores, MD, Named Chief of Thoracic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center June 1, 2010 Dr. Raja Flores is the newest member of The Mount Sinai Cancer Center.
Sundar Jagannath, MD, Named Director of Multiple Myeloma Program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine June 1, 2010 Blood cancer expert Sundar Jagannath, MD, will join The Mount Sinai Medical Center as Director of the Multiple Myeloma Program.
Elisa R. Port, MD, FACS, Named Chief of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine April 22, 2010 Renowned surgeon Elisa R. Port, MD, FACS, returns as Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Director of the Dubin Breast Center.
Robotic Prostatectomy Minimizes Surgery, Reduces Recovery Time, and Shortens Hospital Stays April 15, 2010 Recent Mount Sinai study shows significant benefits to robotically assisted procedures over open prostate surgery.
William K. Oh, MD, Joins The Mount Sinai Medical Center As Chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology September 16, 2009 William K. Oh, MD, is known for his expertise in using biological data banks to advance the understanding of cancer and cancer treatment.
Mount Sinai's State-of-the-Art Prostate Cancer Center Targets Quality of Life for Patients Undergoing Robotic Surgery May 13, 2009 The resource center for prostate cancer care, led by David B. Samadi, MD, Chief of the Division of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery, specializes in pre- and postsurgical care.
Men with Prostate Cancer Worry Less About Recurrence Than Their Partners Do April 23, 2009 Researchers at Mount Sinai have found that when it comes to worrying about the recurrence of prostate cancer, male patients worry less than their spouses or partners.
