PITTSBURGH, April 2, 2012 – In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) Brain Tumor Program have demonstrated that peptide vaccines in children with gliomas, the most common type of brain tumor, not only were well-tolerated but also showed evidence of immunological responses. The [...]
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First-of-its-kind Study of Peptide Vaccine by Pittsburgh Researchers Shows Evidence of Immunological Response in Children with Gliomas
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UPCI, Pitt Researchers Gain Better Understanding of Radiation-Mitigator Drug
PITTSBURGH, April 2, 2012 – Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have a better way of understanding how a drug used to protect against and mitigate irradiation damage interacts inside human cells. Results of the study will be presented today at the AACR Annual Meeting [...]
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Upcoming Events- Cancer Care: An Individualized Approach to Patient NeedsPresented by UPMC CancerCenter at UPMC Passavant and the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Intent and Objectives This one-day program, held on September 20, 2013, will consist of a series of lectures, as well as live case demonstrations. Experts on the subjects will present a comprehensive view of emerging treatment in cancer care. Who Should Attend This […]
- Minimally Invasive Surgery for Benign Esophageal DisordersJune 6-7, 2013 Intent and Objectives: This two-day program will consist of a series of lectures as well as live case demonstrations highlighting the surgical management of benign esophageal disorders. With world renowned guest speakers and our own experts, we will cover the full spectrum of topics under benign esophageal diseases. These experts will present […]
- Vision Restoration: Regenerative Medicine in OphthalmologyJune 10-11, 2013 Join researchers and clinicians from the UPMC Eye Center and distinguished ophthalmology experts from the United States and Europe for a two-day conference that explores the fields of regenerative medicine and ophthalmology. During this conference, participants will receive updates on regenerative medicine technologies such as cellular thera […]
- Cancer Care: An Individualized Approach to Patient Needs
