Inova Health System and the University of Virginia Plan Comprehensive Research and Education Partnership

Inova and the University of Virginia Plan Comprehensive Research and Education Partnership to Accelerate Joint Discovery, Application of Medical Research, and Commercialization of New Discoveries Partnership will include joint recruitment of eminent scientists to the Commonwealth of Virginia Falls Church, Va., November 02, 2016 – Inova Health System and the University of Virginia announced today…

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Inova Leaders in Gynecologic Cancer and Proteomic Research to Spearhead Cancer Moonshot’s APOLLO Program

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APOLLO will accelerate the understanding and application of proteogenomics in cancer treatment FALLS CHURCH, VA – October 17, 2016 – Earlier today, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden announced updates related to the federal Moonshot for Cancer program, which aims to make a decade’s worth of progress in the fight against cancer in…

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Inova Names Michael Maitland, M.D, Ph.D., Director of Therapeutics for the Inova Center for Personalized Health

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Maitland will also serve as Associate Director of Cancer Therapeutics for the Inova Schar Cancer FALLS CHURCH, VA – August 16, 2016 – Inova Health System is pleased to welcome Michael Maitland, M.D., Ph.D., where he will serve as the new Director of Therapeutics for the Inova Center for Personalized Health (ICPH) and as Associate Director…

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Inova Schar Cancer Institute Announces Formation of First Molecular Tumor Board in the Metro D.C. Area Where Patients and Their Families Participate

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The Inova molecular tumor board aims to provide patients and their physicians access, information, education and advocacy FALLS CHURCH, VA – April 12, 2016 – The Inova Schar Cancer Institute announced today the formation of a molecular tumor board (MTB) comprised of physicians, oncologists, researchers, and genetic counselors. These experts convene weekly to analyze advanced and…

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Inova Embraces Obama Administration “Moonshot” to Cure Cancer Initiative by Naming Thomas P. Conrads, PhD, to Cancer Research Team

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FALLS CHURCH, VA – January 21, 2016 – At last week’s State of the Union address, President Obama brought renewed resolve to the fight to cure cancer, acknowledging that the scientific community is on the brink of significant break-throughs. He called for additional research, more funding, and collaboration among health systems, academic research institutions, private industry,…

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David Bowie and Liver Cancer: Bringing Awareness to the Disease and Promising New Treatments on the Horizon

Timothy L. Cannon, MD, is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. His specialty is managing gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Cannon emphasizes personalized care for his patients and is interested in pharmacogenomics as well as using technology to improve patients’ access to care. Read Dr. Cannon’s profile. Entertainment legend David Bowie’s death from liver…

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