News & Events

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April 2012

UNM-Sandia Nanoparticle Puts “Old Medicine” in “New Bottles” | PDF
Protein toxins derived from castor seeds may be a next-generation cancer therapy, thanks to novel drug-delivery device
April 26, 2012

New Treatment Brings New Hope to Some Cancer Patients | PDF
Complex surgical procedure highlights multidisciplinary capabilities at UNM Cancer Center
April 16, 2012

Mobile Mammography Program Receives $10,000 Grant from Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation | PDF
Funds will help UNM Cancer Center provide breast cancer screening to hundreds more New Mexican women
April 4, 2012

March 2012

Bike Ride Raises $51,000 for Cancer Research | PDF
Cyclists battle wind storm to raise funds in memory of Scott Schroeder
March 30, 2012

UNM-Sandia “Protocell” May Unlock Potential of New Cancer Therapies | PDF
Drug-carrying nanoparticle takes another step toward the “holy grail” of cancer therapeutics
March 28, 2012

UNM Cancer Center Awarded $35,908 for Hispanic/Latino Health | PDF
Check-signing ceremony for Ventanilla de Salud program scheduled for March 27
March 13, 2012

March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | PDF
UNM Cancer Center experts urge screening for NM’s second leading cause of cancer death
March 12, 2012

Cancer Survivorship Conference to be Held at UNM Cancer Center | PDF
Conference welcomes survivors, families to learn about long-term effects of cancer
March 9, 2012

February 2012

UNM Scientists Propose New Model for HPV Infection | PDF
Research by Dr. Michelle Ozbun and colleagues challenges conventional view of how HPV enters and infects cells
February 28, 2012

UNM Researchers Find Clues to Prostate Cancer Development | PDF
New study reveals signs of pre-malignant prostate cell transformation
February 24, 2012

High-Tech Art Show Reveals the Unexpected Beauty of Science | PDF
The Art of Systems Biology and Nanoscience to be held March 30-31 in Santa Fe
February 24, 2012

Scott Schroeder Memorial Ride to Raise Funds for Cancer Research | PDF
Local cyclists invited to join first annual ride on March 18; proceeds benefit UNM Cancer Center
February 23, 2012

“Think Pink” Game Raises Breast Cancer Awareness, Honors Survivors | PDF
UNM Cancer Center to salute breast cancer patients at February 25 women’s basketball game
February 20, 2012

Two UNM Cancer Center Researchers Honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science | PDF
Drs. Angela Wandinger-Ness, Elaine L. Bearer elected as fellows to top scientific society
February 10, 2012

January 2012

UNM Cancer Center Member Appointed to Leading Scientific Advisory Council | PDF
Dr. Maggie Werner-Washburne tapped to join National Institute of General Medical Sciences
January 27, 2012

Friendly Competition for a Good Cause Fuels “Hoops 4 Hope” | PDF
New Mexico lawmakers to compete February 10 in annual legislative basketball game, raising funds for UNM Cancer Center
January 26, 2012

UNM Takes a Lead in Finding New Uses for Established Drugs | PDF
New paper by UNM researchers highlights experience, expertise in drug repurposing
January 20, 2012

Two UNM Cancer Center Caregivers Nominated for 2012 People’s Caring Awards | PDF
Nomination recipients honored for outstanding service to patients
January 19, 2012