Events
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June 5, 2019
Every year the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) hosts a gathering of cancer researchers and clinicians from around the world to teach and learn from each other, sharing their research and innovations in patient care. ASCO’s mission is “conquering cancer through research education, and promotion of the highest quality patient care” – a theme […]
Tags: bias, cancer, cancer prevention, CAR-T, clinical trials, colorectal cancer, DNA, genetics, Hao Xie, hematology, Katharine Price, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
May 31, 2019
Mayo Clinic practice transforming research at AcademyHealth’s #ARM19
AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting, June 2-4, 2019, in Washington, D.C., showcases “Today’s research driving tomorrow’s outcomes.” It is an ideal venue to share research findings from across the continuum of health care delivery. The Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery drives practice transformation at Mayo […]
Tags: AcademyHealth, Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, research education
May 29, 2019
The World Health Organization recognizes Friday, May, 31, as World No Tobacco Day – the perfect time to celebrate Mayo Clinic’s participation in the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center Cessation Initiative. Launched in 2017 as part of the NCI Cancer Moonshot program, the long-term goal of this initiative is to help cancer centers build and […]
Tags: cancer, David Warner, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, tobacco cessation, World No Tobacco Day
May 20, 2019
Leading and learning in neurological research
By Advancing the Science contributor 
Mayo shares neurological research and advancements at AAN meeting Among more than 15,000 attendees at the 2019 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, May 4-10, Mayo Clinic had a strong presence. Mayo scientists and clinicians led 38 courses and gave 84 lectures at the world’s largest gathering of neurologists. Nearly 60 Mayo […]
Tags: Alejandro Rabinstein, Allen Aksamit, Alyx Porter, American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Angelman syndrome, Autoimmune inflammatory disorders, Brain tumors, Bryan Neth, Christopher Boes, Claudia Lucchinetti, Cognitive aging, David Dodick
March 1, 2019
For more than 150 years, Mayo Clinic has pursued continuous improvements in health and health care delivery. The Mayo Clinic Robert D. Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery is Mayo’s innovative driver for change, building on this strong history of taking a scientific approach to compassionate care. It brings together a unique, multidisciplinary […]
Tags: Amy Foxx-Orenstein, Barbara Bruce, cancer, Carmen Radecki Breitkopf, Eleshia Morrison, Gloria Petersen, Gretchen Ames, Joseph Furst, Karen Grothe, Lila Rutten, Manpreet Mundi, Maria Lapid
January 24, 2019
Golden era in medicine: Regenerative medicine symposium looks to the future
Practice advancements, scientific discoveries, product development and access to care were just a few of the topics featured at the 2018 Mayo Clinic Symposium on Regenerative Medicine and Surgery, held earlier this month in Scottsdale, Ariz. Over 200 providers, scientists, educators, students, entrepreneurs and patient advocates were in attendance to share knowledge and discuss how science driven […]
Tags: Atta Behfar, Center for Regenerative Medicine, regenerative medicine, Richard Hayden, stem cells, Wyatt Decker
December 5, 2018
Nine teams of Mayo Clinic employees pitched their ideas for health care innovations at the second annual Alligator Tank competition at the Mayo Clinic Florida campus on November 14, 2018. Each team was given 120 seconds to explain their solution to a problem in the medical field before a live audience and a panel of […]
Tags: Alligator Tank, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, entrepreneurship
October 24, 2018
Bringing pharmacogenomics to your medical practice
After decades of research, pharmacogenomics is “ready for prime time” so to speak. Mayo clinic is a leader in moving pharmacogenomics into clinical care — with the goal of helping providers identify medications that are compatible with their patients’ genetic profiles. Drugs and Genes: Pharmacogenomics for the Modern Health Care Team 2018 is an opportunity […]
Tags: cardiology, Center for Individualized Medicine, Fadi Shamoun, pharmacogenomics
September 18, 2018
Advancing regenerative medicine practice, science and technology – 2018 symposium
Recent practice advancements, scientific discoveries, product development and manufacturing are the topics featured at the 2018 Mayo Clinic Symposium on Regenerative Medicine and Surgery. Regenerative medicine leaders from around the globe will come together Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. This year’s symposium will emphasize clinical trial breakthroughs and therapeutic interventions […]
Tags: Andre Terzic, Center for Regenerative Medicine, medical research, research, stem cells
September 17, 2018
CIMCON18 — How genomics discovery is transforming individualized care and the path forward
This article originally appeared on the Center for Individualized Medicine blog on Sept. 17, 2018. Article by Sharon Rosen Mining information deeper than genomics, understanding factors linked to disease, analyzing big data, and addressing the challenges of bringing all this information together to advance patient care – these were some of the themes featured at […]
Tags: All of Us, Center for Individualized Medicine, Eric Green, Individualizing Medicine Conference, Keith Stewart, Richard Weinshilboum