News and Media

Strong partnerships with local and national media help ensure the health of our community. Learn more about our most recent news and cancer discoveries.

Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Cancer Research Building

MCW is constructing eastern Wisconsin’s only cancer-dedicated research facility to stimulate new synergies in science that will decrease the region’s cancer burden and improve clinical outcomes for patients. Learn more
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Milwaukee-area Family Invests $10 Million in Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine Research

The Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine honors a Milwaukee family’s gift to support new research to study the human genome and its ability to transform patient diagnosis and treatment.

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Building the Next Generation of Cancer Scientists

In partnership with the American Cancer Society and local colleges and universities, a Diversity in Cancer Research program aims to help underrepresented students launch successful cancer research careers with the potential to make a life-saving impact in their community.

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Drug Therapy Offers New Hope for Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma

A first-of-its-kind study at the MCW Cancer Center shows CAR-T therapy slows the advancement of mantle cell lymphoma in patients who stopped responding to other treatments.

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In the News

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center Leadership Team Grows with Focus on Community, Innovation, Diversity and the Next Generation Cancer Workforce
Medical College of Wisconsin | Feb. 22, 2024

UWM and MCW Cancer Center team up to give students opportunities in pursuit of cancer research careers
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | September 2023

Men Moving Forward helping African American men who have survived prostate cancer
Spectrum News 1 | Sept. 7, 2023

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center Awards 10 Wisconsin Students $100,000 in Scholarships to Pursue Cancer Research Careers
Medical College of Wisconsin | July 20, 2023

Protecting your skin while outside
Spectrum News 1 | June 24, 2023

Clinical trial looks to trick brain cancer cells, slow tumor growth
Spectrum News 1 | June 19, 2023

Novel Research Shows Older Breast Cancer Survivors Experience Accelerated Aging, Worse Functional Outcomes
Medical College of Wisconsin | June 14, 2023

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center Researcher Presents First Results from Phase 3 CARTITUDE-4 Study at ASCO
Medical College of Wisconsin | June 5, 2023

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Researcher and Key Investigator on Study of Pirtobrutinib, Now FDA Approved for Patients Previously Treated for Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Medical College of Wisconsin | June 1, 2023

Froedtert & Medical College starts work on facility for targeted cancer therapy
Milwaukee Business Journal | May 12, 2023

Dr. Staci Young Named Among 2023 Women of Influence by Milwaukee Business Journal
Medical College of Wisconsin | May 2, 2023