breast cancer

Dallas’ Susan G. Komen Launches ShareForCures Breast Cancer Registry Alliance

by | Oct 24, 2024
The new alliance is aimed at boosting enrollment in ShareForCures, a secure, cloud-based research platform empowering those diagnosed with breast cancer to share their unique health data.
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Susan G. Komen to Host Fort Worth ‘More Than Pink’ Walk and Plano ‘Race for the Cure’ in October
by | Sep 9, 2024
Dallas-based Susan G. Komen said the "Dallas North Texas Race for the Cure" will take place in Plano on Saturday, Oct. 19, and the Fort Worth "More Than Pink" Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. Komen is the world’s leading breast cancer organization.
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UTSW Team Develops New AI Tool To Detect Possible Metastatic Breast Cancer
by | May 22, 2024
The UT Southwestern researchers' noninvasive model uses a standard MRI, paired with machine learning AI, to detect the presence of cancer cells in the lymph nodes under the arms.
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Dallas-Based Susan G. Komen Launches National Breast Cancer Research Registry

by | Jul 13, 2023
Dallas-based Susan G. Komen—one of the world's leading nonprofits raising money for breast cancer research, awareness and community programs—has launched a cloud-based research platform specifically for breast cancer patients and survivors to share their personal health data with the organization. The data will be used to accelerate breast cancer research and help discover cures for breast cancer.
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Noted Dallas Researcher, Physician Named as Susan G. Komen Research Scholar
by | May 5, 2023
Carlos L. Arteaga, M.D., is director of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and associate dean of oncology programs at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He is a professor of internal medicine and the Lisa K. Simmons Distinguished Chair in Comprehensive Oncology at UT Southwestern.
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Dallas’ MedCognetics Gets FDA Clearance for Its AI-Enabled Breast Cancer Screening Software
by | Dec 20, 2022
The early-stage startup's QmTRIAGE software platform uses AI and machine learning to detect early breast cancers with a "high rate" of accuracy, MedCognetics says. The company has worked with UT Southwestern and UT Dallas to ensure its AI improves outcomes for "all ethnicities," at a time when racial disparities in AI have become a growing concern.
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TWU Biology Team Granted a Patent for Anti-Cancer Compounds That Could Save Lives

by | Oct 15, 2020
The novel invention from researchers at Texas Woman’s University in Denton could greatly contribute to cancer treatment research. The compounds can prevent the growth of breast, lung, and colon cancer cells.
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Discovery: UTD Works to Make Nanomedicines Safer; UTSW’s Breakthrough in Cancer Research
by | Jul 26, 2019
Also, you’ll find out about how a UTA researcher will use a $634,000 grant to study T cells’ role in cardiovascular disease in older people, as well as two UTD scientists who have received honors in this roundup of research and development activity in North Texas.
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Dollars for Good: JPMorgan Chase Investing $3M in Dallas-Area Students, BCBS Accepting Grant Proposals
by | May 22, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work in STEM, conservation, workforce development, and more.
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Research+Development:
Ones to Watch
by | Jan 9, 2018
The future is calling. Writer Jeff Bounds talks with five folks in research and development working on new products and strategies, from transportation to emotional intelligence for physicians.
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mitochondria

Discovery: Stressed Mitochondria, Personalized Breast Cancer Care & Aircraft Construction With Alloys

by | Dec 8, 2017
Researchers are making breakthroughs and discoveries all across North Texas every day. Here are some examples.
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Discovery: Disrupting Breast Cancer, Mapping Human Cells & Long-lasting Bioimplants
by | Nov 24, 2017
Researchers across North Texas are making breakthroughs and discoveries in the laboratories. Here are some of their stories.
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Discovery: PTSD Treatment, Ancient Humans, Breast Cancer & $12M for Pediatric Research
by | Oct 27, 2017
Researchers in Dallas-Fort Worth are making discoveries and breakthroughs every week. Here are examples of their work.
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13-year-old CEO Lands Cozys in Walmart to Benefit Dallas-based Susan G. Komen
by | Aug 31, 2017
The retailer plans to stock more than 200,000 cozys. For each one sold, 35 cents will be donated to the breast cancer nonprofit.
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