Immunotherapy has evolved rapidly from first promising clinical results to nothing short of revolutionizing therapy in various cancer indications. On almost a daily basis do we learn about progress in both single and combination therapies for not only disease management but lasting remissions and even...
Dear Colleagues, Over the past few years, we have seen major advancements in oncology propelled by increasing molecular and cellular mechanistic insights and applications of Precision Medicine. Tailored treatment for BRCA-positive mutation carriers and breast cancer patients is available. Disease identification and characterization is occurring. Patient...
Q: iSpecimen recently announced the launch of the iSpecimen Marketplace for human biospecimens. Can you tell us more about this marketplace? Q: How do you ensure the protection of patient/donor privacy and compliance with regulations that govern the use of healthcare data and biospecimens for...
We had a chance to sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn to discuss telomeres and telomerase and their impact on the human lifespan. To learn more about the different AI and machine learning sessions planned for PMWC 2018 SV, see the full agenda here. Q: Your research...
Kim, you are the chair of Solid Tumor Oncology and Investigational Therapeutics and the Donald S. Kim distinguished chair for cancer research at the Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System in Charlotte, NC. Q: What are some of the activities of the Levine Cancer Institute to address...
PMWC will focus on understanding the tipping point of cancer at its upcoming conference Cancer prevention is the holy grail of cancer elimination. It’s apparent now, that making this concept a reality will require a deep understanding of the molecular events that lead to malignancy.Sequencing cancer...
Q: There are many solutions available in support of the molecular and genetics testing labs workflow. What are some of biggest challenges molecular and genetic testing labs have to overcome? A: Currently, labs are really struggling to find a way forward as the solutions available are...
The workplace wellness industry is growing as evidenced by the many types of wellness programs offered by large employers, including IBM, Aetna, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Google. These programs are intended to provide incentives for employees to make healthy life style choices and thus...
Q: What is the firm’s approach to working with Precision Medicine start up companies? A: At Third Rock Ventures, our sole focus is to create great companies based on bold ideas that meet at the intersection of science, strategy, business and medicine. Our approach is based...
Pioneer in Business Leadership to Advance Innovative Models and Speed Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine [caption id="attachment_3773" align="aligncenter" width="233"] Kathy Giusti, with Robert Kraft, Jonathan Kraft and Dean Nitin Nohria at Harvard Business School. Picture taken by Evgenia Eliseeva[/caption] Can you tell us a little bit about the...
