The #ASCO24 Plenary Session, chaired by Lynn Schuchter Lynn M. Schuchter, MD, FASCO and Angie DeMichele, MD, MSCE, FASCO, has started!
Tune in online or head to Hall B1 to hear some of the most anticipated updates in #esophagealcancer #lungcancer #melanoma @ASCO

We’re #PennProud to see two Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center researchers featured in Clinical Science Symposium sessions at #ASCO24 . Congratulations to Ravi B. Parikh and Dr. Fiona Simpkins on sharing their research in #AI advances and #ovariancancer . Penn Cancer Innovation Penn Medicine OBGYN Department

#ASCO24 New ‘armored’ #CARTcell helps patients with r/r #lymphoma after prior CAR T therapy. 80% ORR in Phase I study led by Jakub Svoboda Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center

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Accelerating progress in oncology through public investment was the focus of Angie DeMichele, MD, MSCE, FASCO session with Dr. Kimryn Rathmell Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli at #ASCO24 . ASCO Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center

“My passion for integrating art and science into cancer care comes from my patients.” Lynn Schuchter reflected on her patient-centered theme for #ASCO24 as ASCO President during today’s Opening Session. Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center Charu Aggarwal, MD, MPH, FASCO Angie DeMichele, MD, MSCE, FASCO

Leading transplant experts from Penn Medicine will convene at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from June 1 to 5 for the American Transplant Congress.

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Check out a preview of the Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center research that will be presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting, including updates in #CARTcelltherapy , #AI in #cancer care & more. #ASCO24 Lynn Schuchter Charu Aggarwal, MD, MPH, FASCO Angie DeMichele, MD, MSCE, FASCO Ravi B. Parikh spr.ly/6011eVnMV

Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology is on LinkedIn! It is one of the largest and most respected programs in the world. Follow our LinkedIn page for more information about our department, services, programs, and educational and professional opportunities.

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Quincy Ponvert became a rare “altruistic donor” this week by offering a #kidney to a complete stranger. His #transplant surgeon Dr. Matthew H. Levine and physician’s assistant Mary Cate Wilhelm explained the kidney donation and recovery process. spr.ly/6016dZG82

Listen in as Jang Won Yoon MD MS FAANS and David Casper, MD, review the anatomy of the spine, causes of back pain, and the surgical options for treatment.

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Listen to Stephen Bagley break down two Penn-led clinical trials. The first study has had promising first results using CAR T-cell therapy in recurrent IDH wild-type glioblastoma, while the second is focused on two drugs for recurrent IDH-mutant glioma.

Genetics can play a significant role in some cases of Parkinson’s disease. This is why Penn’s MIND Initiative is focused on increasing genetic testing, counseling, and creating a biobank for patients with Parkinson’s.

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Recent advances in #braintumor treatment include a “dual-target” #CARTcell therapy approach that has exceeded expectations, according to Stephen Bagley. “We were shocked to see that the tumor had almost completely regressed in 24 hours.” Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center spr.ly/6013dsVP9

Despite growing evidence of the benefits of #palliativecare , barriers to access persist for patients. As a result, palliative care is often provided late, when 'the opportunity to benefit is limited,' says Dr. Kate Courtright. Scientific American spr.ly/6013dlyUd

Congratulations to Penn Vascular Surgery’s Scott Damrauer, MD (@damrauer) on winning the Peripheral Vascular Disease Mid-Career Award at the American Heart Association Vascular Discovery Meeting! #VascularDiscovery2024

Another trailblazer we are highlighting on #ClinicalTrialsDay is Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center & BasserBRCA's Susan Domchek, MD, who is focused on developing #CancerVaccines for high-risk individuals to help prevent cancer. View all of our clinical trials here: spr.ly/6018dkDgY #CTD2024

The way #research is conducted can often leave out important voices, like people from diverse backgrounds, those who speak languages other than English, or those with literacy limitations. Dr. Rachel Kohn is looking to change that.

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At #ASCO24 , Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center's Dr. Shannon McCurdy will chair an education session that will explore individualizing treatment decisions for older patients with #leukemia and other hematologic malignancies. spr.ly/6011dzDYP #GeriOnc #hematology

Congratulations to Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center and Tara Miller Melanoma Center's Lynn Schuchter for being named an OncLive.com 2024 “Giant of Cancer Care” for #Melanoma & Other Skin Cancers, as a leading researcher who has propelled the field forward. spr.ly/6010jCI7O

Congrats to each of our 13 faculty members named to Philly Mag's Top Doctors list this year for #neurosurgery !