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Cancer Vaccine Institute News


A Transformative Boost for CVI Breast Cancer Vaccine Research
At the Cancer Vaccine Institute, we are proud to share a major milestone in our mission to develop safe and effective scalable cancer...

Kiran Dhillon
Sep 10


Bold Progress to End Ovarian Cancer: How Vaccines are Changing the Future
Every September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the urgent need to improve outcomes with a new standard of care for people...

Kiran Dhillon
Sep 4


On the Cancer Research Frontier: Adam Prince, Research Scientist at Immunological Monitoring Laboratory
On the Cancer Research Frontier is a series spotlighting the scientists, doctors, nurses, patients, and philanthropists at the CVI.

Leila Okahata
Jun 26


Dr. Nora Disis honored as a Woman of Excellence, Brava! Award
The Women’s University Club has selected Dr. Nora Disis , Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) Founder and Director, as one of three women in...

Leila Okahata
May 13


Dr. Nora Disis awarded $300K for ovarian cancer vaccine from Rivkin Center
CVI Director Dr. Nora Disis was funded $300K to advance the development of a vaccine designed to prevent ovarian cancer’s metastatic spread.

Leila Okahata
Apr 3


2024 Year in Review Newsletter
Take a look at the Cancer Vaccine Institute's 2024 Year in Review.

Leila Okahata
Mar 17


2024: A Year of Breakthroughs at the Cancer Vaccine Institute
At the Cancer Vaccine Institute at UW Medicine (CVI), we are dedicated to ending the most common and deadly cancers through innovative...

Leila Okahata
Jan 31


Dr. Nora Disis honored with inaugural Wayne Kuni Award for Innovation in Cancer Research
The Kuni Foundation presented their first Wayne Kuni Award for Innovation in Cancer Research to founding director Dr. Nora Disis.

Leila Okahata
Jan 30


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.

Leila Okahata
Dec 2, 2024


Introducing Our New Look: A Reimagined Brand for the CVI
We are excited to reveal a polished rebrand that reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a world where cancer is treated and prevented.

Leila Okahata
Nov 26, 2024


‘I’ve learned that as cancer evolves, so will I.’ Dr. Shaveta Vinayak on surviving metastatic breast cancer
Dr. Shaveta Vinayak shares publicly for the first time her journey from oncologist to oncology patient.

Leila Okahata
Nov 18, 2024


Dr. Nora Disis awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine that targets obesity & breast cancer
CVI Founding Director Dr. Nora Disis receives a grant from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to boost the progress of a cancer vaccine.

Leila Okahata
Nov 12, 2024


From lab to community: Dr. Nora Disis brings cancer vaccine insights to Spokane
Dr. Nora Disis visits Spokane, Washington to share the progress and promise of cancer vaccines as a prevention and cure.

Leila Okahata
Nov 4, 2024


Dr. Nora Disis honored 'Inventor of the Year' by UW Medicine
CVI Founder and Director Dr. Nora Disis was named 2024 UW Medicine's Inventor of the Year for her work on cancer vaccines.

Leila Okahata
Oct 28, 2024


Dr. Kiran Dhillon shares journey of being diagnosed with the disease she was researching on SHE MD Podcast
CVI Executive Director Dr. Kiran Dhillon recounts her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer and her drive to develop a treatment.

Leila Okahata
Oct 23, 2024


Dr. Nora Disis in The Wall Street Journal as an expert at forefront of cancer vaccine research
Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Founder and Director, was featured in the Wall Street Journal to discuss the hope and proress of cancer vaccines.

Leila Okahata
Oct 21, 2024


'Now is the time for cancer vaccines.' Dr. Nora Disis featured on InvestigateTV episode
An in-depth look at cancer vaccines includes CVI Director Dr. Nora Disis and patient Bridgette Hempstead.

Leila Okahata
Oct 2, 2024


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
Aug 29, 2024


Dr. Nora Disis featured on Mayo Clinic podcast Tomorrow’s Cure
CVI Founding Director Dr. Nora Disis speaks on the latest innovations in cancer vaccines and how to encourage clinical trial participation.

Leila Okahata
Jul 25, 2024


The 'Tipping Point' for Cancer Vaccines: CVI at National Vaccine Advisory Committee Meeting
Dr. Nora Disis and Dr. Kiran Dhillon were speakers at a national meeting organized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Leila Okahata
Jul 3, 2024
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