2011 News & Events
Click the headlines below to read press releases from 2011.
December 2011
NM Community Health Workers Association Conference Held at UNM Cancer Center | PDF
Community health workers gather December 8-9 to discuss year’s trends and successes
December 7, 2011
November 2011
At a Single-Molecule Level, Laying to Rest Cell Signaling Disputes | PDF
Researchers shed light on receptor dynamics within living cells to better understand signals for cell growth
November 22, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Oncology Nurse Nominated for Cure Magazine’s Extraordinary Healer Award | PDF
Olivia Reynolds honored by nation’s leading cancer magazine for her outstanding service to patients
November 10, 2011
Putting Prostate Screening Controversies in Context | PDF
A timely paper examines complexities of PSA testing and urges careful discussion between men and their doctors
November 8, 2011
New “Nanomagnetic” Technology Could Improve Breast Cancer Detection | PDF
Researchers pioneer nanotechnology system for potentially earlier, more precise detection of breast cancer tumors
November 3, 2011
Turmeric-derived Compound Shows Promise against Prostate Cancer Cells | PDF
New study suggests curcumin may have therapeutic potential for advanced prostate cancer
November 3, 2011
October 2011
National Cancer Institute Awards UNM Cancer Center Physician $100,000
Dr. Julie Bauman garners NCI’s highly competitive “Cancer Clinical Investigator Award”
October 25, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Leader Inducted into American Academy of Nursing
Dr. Barbara Damron is one of just two 2011 Academy Fellows from New Mexico
October 24, 2011
International Melanoma Experts Gather in Albuquerque
“Genes, Environment & Melanoma” meeting to be held October 20-21
October 17, 2011
Michele Baldwin to Paddle the Ganga River to Raise $100,000 for Cervical Cancer Awareness/Prevention
UNM Cancer Center patient travels to India on October 17 to begin 700-mile paddleboard journey
October 12, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Receives Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM
Funds support breast cancer research and development of new targeted treatments
October 3, 2011
UNM Researchers Identify a “Crucial Centimeter” Around Breast Tumors
New research could yield changes in surgical breast tumor removal
October 3, 2011
September 2011
Professional Seminar to Raise Awareness, Funds for Melanoma Prevention
Jeff Diamond Law Firm sponsors continuing education opportunity; proceeds benefit Shannon J. Shaw Memorial Fund
September 22, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Awarded $35,000 for Hispanic/Latino Health
Check-signing ceremony for Ventanilla de Salud program scheduled for September 20
September 20, 2011
Scientific Symposium on Music and Healing Receives Major Grant from Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation
$150,000 awarded to support 2012 symposium co-presented by UNM Cancer Center and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
September 12, 2011
“Saddle Up” for New Mexico’s Largest Cancer Fundraiser
Cowboys for Cancer Research annual event expected to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for UNM Cancer Center and NMSU
September 7, 2011
Virus-Like Particle Shows Promise for Cancer Drug Delivery
UNM-Sandia researchers’ new nanocarrier could yield safer, more effective cancer treatment
September 1, 2011
August 2011
Conference Spotlights Advances in Cancer Treatments
August 26 conference updates New Mexico’s oncology care providers on latest research and treatments
August 11, 2011
New Sculpture to Be Dedicated August 24 at UNM Cancer Center
Star Liana York’s sculpture will stand as a new “symbol of hope”
August 8, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Scientists Unravel Melanoma’s Mysteries
New research is changing the face of melanoma detection, treatment and prevention
August 2, 2011
Fact Sheet on Melanoma
Prepared by the UNM Cancer Center
August 2011
July 2011
UNM Researcher Finds Benefit for Ex-Smokers in Celebrex
Common anti-inflammatory drug may be able to prevent lung cancer in former smokers
July 8, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Scientists Develop Technology for Discovering Molecules that Target Regulation of Cancer Cell Life and Death
Leading scientific journal publishes new molecular screening method in July issue
July 7, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Researchers Pioneer Largest Ever Genome Sequencing Effort for Pediatric Cancer
Results highlight new targets for treatment in high-risk childhood leukemias
July 6, 2011
Ten UNM Cancer Center Researchers Earn Patents for Innovative Technologies
40% of recent UNM faculty patents were awarded to Cancer Center-affiliated scientists
July 5, 2011
June 2011
UNM Cancer Center’s Scott Schroeder Memorial Fund Gathers Momentum
Fresh from their first bike race, Team Troy Scott Schroeder is riding high for cancer research
June 30, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Physician Tapped for NIH Peer Review Committee
Carolyn Muller, MD, will help top medical research agency identify the nation’s best clinical oncology research for NIH funding
June 13, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Physician Tapped to Serve on National Committee Examining Cancer Quality, Cost
New committee seeks to improve cancer care outcomes and administrative efficiency
June 10, 2011
May 2011
May Is Oncology Nursing Month
The UNM Cancer Center thanks and honors its nursing support staff
May 27, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Physician Wins People’s Caring Award
UNM Cancer Center Medical Director, Dr. Ian Rabinowitz, receives People’s Caring Award
May 26, 2011
Sandia National Laboratories and UNM Cancer Center to Host Nanotechnology Symposium
Focus of June 2-3 symposium is medical applications of nanotechnology
May 26, 2011
May Is National Cancer Research Month
Cancer patients, survivors and experts agree: cancer research saves lives
May 11, 2011
April 2011
Mobile Mammography at UNM Cancer Center “Rolls Strong” Thanks to Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation Funding
$10,000 grant will fund screening mammograms for hundreds of NM women
April 27, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Physician-Researcher Wins “Outstanding New Mexico Woman” Award
Breast cancer expert Dr. Melanie Royce to be honored May 6
April 26, 2011
UNM Cancer Center and Sandia Labs Design New Nanoparticle for Safer, More Effective Drug Delivery
Potent new “protocell” could significantly improve effectiveness of chemotherapy
April 20, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Researcher Wins Harvard Foundation’s 2011 Distinguished Scientist Award
Dr. Maggie Werner-Washburne honored April 8 in Cambridge, Mass.
April 15, 2011
Free Panel Discussion on Prostate Cancer at the UNM Cancer Center
Prostate cancer experts to speak at public event on May 7
April 14, 2011
Leading Expert in Mathematical Modeling of Cancer Joins UNM
Dr. Vittorio Cristini appointed to UNM School of Medicine’s Department of Pathology and to UNM Cancer Center
April 6, 2011
Transformational Gift from Surface Family Trust Fuels Recruitment of Top Research Talent to UNM
Over $9.5 million in philanthropic funds advances cancer research at UNM Cancer Center and School of Medicine
April 5, 2011
March 2011
UNM Recognized for Leadership in Minority Cancer Community
Two UNM Cancer Center scientists receive national awards
March 25, 2011
UNM Cancer Center to Host Ovarian Cancer Experts, Survivors at National Event
2011 Ovarian Cancer Survivors Course to be presented April 9
March 23, 2011
March 20-26 Is Colorectal Cancer Week in New Mexico
UNM Cancer Center experts urge screening for NM’s second leading cause of cancer death
March 20, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Researchers Pioneering Nanotechnology Method to Detect Breast Cancer Cells
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on new research by Dr. Edward Flynn
March 14, 2011
Cowboys for Cancer Research Funds Two UNM-NMSU Collaborations
Women’s cancer research projects garner a total of $60,000
March 10, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Researcher Garners Prestigious National Award
Dr. Diane Lidke to be honored by the Biophysical Society
March 9, 2011
“Hoops 4 Hope” Legislative Basketball Game Raises $20,000 for UNM Cancer Center
NM House edges out Senate, 33-26; game draws over 400 attendees
March 4, 2011
February 2011
The NM House and Senate Face Off in the 2011 “Hoops 4 Hope” Legislative Basketball Game
New Mexico legislators are hitting the hardwood on Thursday, March 3, for this year’s “Hoops 4 Hope” Legislative Basketball Game
February 21, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Director Part of Research Team that Links Native American Ancestry to Greater Relapse Risk in Young Leukemia Patients
New research links Native American ancestry to a greater risk of relapse in young leukemia patients
February 16, 2011
UNM Cancer Center and UNM Hospitals Team Up with Lobo Men’s Basketball to “Think Pink”
Honoring breast cancer patients and survivors at the UNM men’s annual “Think Pink” basketball game on February 19
February 9, 2011
UNM Cancer Center Physician Receives Prestigious Appointment to Bioengineering Committee
Dr. Larry Sklar elected to serve as a member of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering’s College of Fellows
February 1, 2011
National Cancer Institute Awards UNM Cancer Center with Nanotechnology Training Grant for UNM Students
The Cancer Nanotechnology Training Center will educate students in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment through nanotechnology
February 1, 2011
January 2011
UNM Cancer Center Employee Named “Community Health Worker of the Year”
Mónica Toquinto named “Community Health Worker of the Year” by the New Mexico Community Health Workers Association
January 25, 2011
World-renowned Author, Physician to Visit UNM Cancer Center
Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee to gives lecture, booksigning on nationally acclaimed biography of cancer
January 5, 2011