Leila Okahata
On the Cancer Research Frontier: Madeline Dennis, Postdoctoral Fellow
On the Cancer Research Frontier is a series spotlighting the scientists, doctors, nurses, patients, and philanthropists at the CVI...
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Cancer Vaccine Institute News
Leila Okahata
Nov 26
Introducing Our New Look: A Reimagined Brand for the CVI
At the Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine, we are excited to reveal a polished, new look that represents our ongoing...
Leila Okahata
Nov 18
‘I’ve learned that as cancer evolves, so will I.’ Dr. Vinayak on surviving and thriving with metastatic breast cancer
As a cancer doctor and now CVI’s Director of Clinical Trials, Dr. Shaveta Vinayak has long been known for her dedication to...
Leila Okahata
Nov 12
Dr. Disis awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine that targets obesity & breast cancer
CVI Founder and Director Dr. Nora Disis received a grant from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation...
Leila Okahata
Nov 4
From lab to community: Dr. Disis brings cancer vaccine insights to Spokane
CVI Director Dr. Nora Disis visited Spokane, Washington last month to share the progress and promise of cancer vaccines as a prevention...
Leila Okahata
Oct 28
Dr. Disis honored 'Inventor of the Year' by UW Medicine
CVI Founder and Director Dr. Nora Disis was named 2024 University of Washington School of Medicine's Inventor of the Year...
Leila Okahata
Oct 23
Dr. Dhillon shares journey of being diagnosed with the disease she was researching on SHE MD Podcast
What would it feel like living with cancer and working in a space where I’m trying to help advance cancer therapies?”...
Leila Okahata
Oct 21
Dr. Disis in The Wall Street Journal as an expert at forefront of cancer vaccine research
CVI Founder and Director Dr. Nora Disis was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal...
Leila Okahata
Oct 2
'Now is the time for cancer vaccines.' Dr. Disis featured on InvestigateTV episode
“It’s like drinking from a fire hose with how fast science is advancing,” says CVI Director Dr. Nora Disis , beaming with delight as she...
Leila Okahata
Aug 29
On the Cancer Research Frontier: David Johnson, Invent Scholar and Postdoctoral Researcher
On the Cancer Research Frontier is a series spotlighting the scientists, doctors, nurses, patients, and philanthropists at the CVI...
Leila Okahata
Jul 25
Dr. Disis featured on Mayo Clinic podcast Tomorrow’s Cure
“There’s an army of scientists trying to figure this out, but we need a citizen army,” says Dr. Nora Disis...
Leila Okahata
Jul 3
The 'Tipping Point' for Cancer Vaccines: CVI at National Vaccine Advisory Committee Meeting
CVI's Dr. Nora Disis and Dr. Kiran Dhillon were speakers at the National Vaccine Advisory Committee...
Leila Okahata
Jun 27
Kuni Foundation Fuels Breakthroughs at Cancer Vaccine Institute with Transformative Grants
The CVI is pleased to announce that the Kuni Foundation has funded three grants for our organization...
Leila Okahata
Jun 3
On the Cancer Research Frontier: Jina Taub, Nurse Practitioner
On the Cancer Research Frontier is a series spotlighting the scientists, doctors, nurses, patients, and philanthropists at the CVI...
Leila Okahata
May 23
Dr. Disis invited as keynote speaker for ResearcHERS: Women Fighting Cancer
CVI Director Dr. Nora Disis was invited as the keynote speaker for the American Cancer Society 2024 ResearcHERS: Women Fighting Cancer...
Leila Okahata
May 10
Dr. Disis named ‘Inventor of the Year’ by UW Medicine
Dr. Nora Disis , CVI Director and Founder, was honored 2024 UW Medicine Inventor of the Year for her work on cancer vaccines and immune...
Leila Okahata
Apr 22
CVI research featured on KIRO 7 News broadcast
“We’ve gone from zero to 60 cancer vaccines just in my career,” CVI Director Dr. Nora Disis said to KIRO 7 News . “I do believe that...
Leila Okahata
Mar 22
Dr. Disis accepts ACS Creative Invention Award in New Orleans
Last Tuesday night, CVI Founder and Director Dr. Nora Disis attended the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring Meeting in New Orleans...
Leila Okahata
Mar 18
'I am also seeking hope as cancer patients and survivors are.' Dr. Dhillon shares promise of cancer vaccines in Seattle radio show
CVI Executive Director Dr. Kiran Dhillon was featured in this week's radio broadcast of The Sound of the Puget Sound and shared the...
Leila Okahata
Mar 14
Dr. Cecil’s colon cancer research wins award from American Association for Cancer Research
CVI Principal Scientist Dr. Denise Cecil and her team were recognized by the American Association for Cancer Research...
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