2010 News & Events
Click the headlines below to read press releases from 2010.
1 in 8 Foundation to Host Inaugural Race in Albuquerque
The 1 in 8 Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to raising breast cancer awareness, will be hosting its inaugural 5K run in Albuquerque to benefit the University of New Mexico Cancer Center.
December 20, 2010
KOAT TV Nanotechnology Story
December 10, 2010
National Cancer Institute Awards nearly $4M to University of New Mexico Cancer Center to Support Cancer Nanotechnology Partnership with Sandia Labs
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently announced two five-year awards totaling nearly $4 million for a partnership between the University of New Mexico Cancer Center and Sandia National Laboratories.
November 9, 2010
Fashion Takes on Cancer!
Queen’s Ransom presents “Destination Glamour,” fashion run-way designer clothes on the red carpet! Music – Lights – Food – Wine!!
October 25, 2010
New Mexico’s Largest Cancer Fund Raiser to Hold Dinner, Dance, and Team Roping Competition
Cowboys for Cancer Research annual event expected to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for UNM Cancer Center and New Mexico State University
September 1, 2010
Elderly Patients Fail to Receive New Cancer Therapy
Medical researchers from the University of New Mexico Cancer Center have discovered that elderly patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia did not receive an effective new therapy for that cancer nearly as much as younger patients.
July 30, 2010
UNM Cancer Center Physician Receives Prestigious Appointment to American Society of Clinical Oncology Committee
Dr. Richard Lauer is Selected to Help Lead Clinical Practice Committee
July 1, 2010
UNM Cancer Center Receives Grant for Latina Breast Cancer Research
UNM Cancer Center Partners with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to Reduce Breast Cancer Disparities in Hispanics
May 20, 2010
UNM Cancer Center Health Professionals Among Six New Mexico Healthcare Workers to Receive People’s Caring Awards
University of New Mexico Cancer Center employees Thomas Pier, senior oncology social worker and Jan de la Garza, clinical nurse specialist, were recognized as recipients of People’s Caring Awards at the Cancer Support Community New Mexico’s 16th Annual People’s Caring Awards on June 6, 2010.
State’s Leading Health Organizations Join Forces to Bring Culturally, Language Appropriate Cancer Information to New Mexico’s Rural Population
The University of New Mexico Cancer Center, together with the Grant, Catron, Hidalgo, and Luna County Community Health Councils, is establishing several UNM Cancer Center Resource Libraries to distribute culturally appropriate and/or language appropriate materials to rural and medically underserved populations in New Mexico. The libraries will include a variety of written and audio materials on cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
May 20, 2010
UNM Cancer Center Health Professionals Recognized for Making a Difference in the Lives of People Living With Cancer
May 20, 2010
University of New Mexico Cancer Center employees Thomas Pier, senior oncology social worker; Tamala Keen, patient services representatives; Jan de la Garza, clinical nurse specialist; and Roberta Valdez, medical biller, were nominated by former and current cancer patients for their excellence in cancer care for the 16th Annual People’s Caring Awards.
Dedication Ceremonies for the new UNM Cancer Treatment and Clinical Research Center to Feature Renowned Musicians, Artists, and the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra
Albuqureque, NM – After a decade of planning and construction, the University of New Mexico will dedicate its new UNM Cancer Treatment and Clinical Research Facility in a special series of programs and events entitled “Healing through Arts and Medicine” over the weekend of June 11-12, 2010.
UNM Cancer Center Recognized for Cancer Research, Diagnosis and Treatment
April 28, 2010
The American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) has proclaimed the month of May as National Cancer Research Month as declared by the United States Congress. The University of New Mexico Cancer Center, the State of New Mexico’s Official Cancer Center based on the UNM campus in Albuquerque, has been recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences as a national leader in cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.
AACR Recognizes Local Doctor for Minority Leadership Dr. Karen D. Cowden Dahl
receives Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research
April 27, 2010
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) recently awarded Dr. Karen D. Cowden Dahl, UNM research assistance professor in the College of Pharmacy and member of the UNM Cancer Center, with a 2010 Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Award. Dr. Cowden Dahl was one of only twenty-five physicians nation-wide to receive the 2010 Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Award at AACR’s 101st Annual Meeting which was held in Washington D.C. on April 17-21.
New Mexico Business Weekly Honors Dr. Bruce Edwards
March 15, 2010
Award recognizes those who are keeping New Mexico on the cutting edge of technological advances.
UNM Cancer Center Collaborates with Winemaker in the Fight Against Cancer
March 2, 2010
During the weekend of March 12-14, you can be a part of the fight against cancer by participating in the Domaine Lucie et Auguste Lignier Wine Benefit, which will donate a portion of all sales to the UNM Cancer Center for cancer research.
Lobos Men’s Basketball Team to “Think Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness
February 5, 2010
In order to raise breast cancer awareness, the UNM Cancer Center is teaming up with the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team and the UNM Hospitals for the February 20th game against Air Force, tip-off is at 1:30 p.m. in The Pit.
Dr. Robert W. Atcher, UNM Cancer Center Member, Appointed Director of the National Isotope Data Center
January 26, 2010
Dr. Robert W. Atcher, the University of New Mexico/Los Alamos National Laboratory Professor of Pharmacy at Los Alamos National Laboratory and member of the UNM Cancer Center, has been appointed Director of the National Isotope Data Center (NIDC).
New Mexico’s State Representatives and Senators Compete in “Hoops 4 Hope” Legislative Basketball Game
January 21, 2010
Members of the New Mexico Senate and the state’s House of Representatives will “hit the hardwood” on Friday, January 29, in the much-anticipated 2010 Annual Legislative Basketball Game.