PICI awards $3 million to support early career cancer researchers
From improving immunotherapy response in childhood cancer patients, to better understanding how cancer s spread to the liver affects the body s immune system, to helping T cells stay energized to fight cancer, The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI) s 2021 class of early career researchers award recipients are pursuing ideas that have the potential to change the face of oncology. The awardees, officially announced today, are now empowered to advance their boldest ideas thanks to almost $3 million in support, as well as guidance from and collaboration with PICI s world-class network of immunotherapy experts.
A team of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers has identified a new biomarker that could predict response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) shortly after patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) initiate therapy.
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Breaks Ground for New Cancer Center in Orange City
March 04, 2021 11:17 ET | Source: Florida Cancer Specialists Florida Cancer Specialists Sarasota,
Fort Myers, Fla., March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) recently broke ground for a new cancer center in Volusia County. The one-story building located at 2824 Enterprise Road, Orange City, FL will replace the current FCS location at 765 Image Way. Scheduled for completion by year-end, the 16,000 square foot clinic will include 12 exam rooms and 35 infusion chairs, as well as care management services for patients participating in value-based care initiatives.
Gary Blair, Mayor of Orange City, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony.