Leila Okahata
'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...
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Cancer Vaccine Institute News
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 24
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 honored ‘Inventor of the Year’ by UW Medicine
Dr. Nora Disis , CVI Director and Founder, was named 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...
Leila Okahata
- Feb 28
'Keep a focus. You'll never go wrong.' Dr. Disis featured on UW careers podcast
“The way I always lived my life in research was ‘Go for the gusto,'” said CVI Founder and Director Dr. Nora Disis . “If you don't take...
Leila Okahata
- Feb 22
Dr. Disis mentioned in Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper
Pink Eraser Project co-founder Kristin Dahlgren visits the CVI lab and meets Dr. Nora Disis. Photo Credits: Kiran Dhillon CVI breast...
Leila Okahata
- Feb 20
Dr. Dhillon featured on breast cancer awareness podcast
CVI Executive Director Dr. Kiran Dhillon was featured on The Boobie Docs: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health, &...
Leila Okahata
- Feb 14
2023 Year in Review Newsletter
As we bid farewell to 2023, the Cancer Vaccine Institute is proud to share a year-in-review that underscores a journey of innovation,...
Leila Okahata
- Feb 12
Dr. Disis featured on life science innovation podcast
“Without a doubt, my North Star has been that whatever I do has to impact patients in my lifetime," said CVI Founder and Director Dr....
Leila Okahata
- Feb 8
CVI research featured on NBC's TODAY Show
Our breast cancer vaccine research was featured on the January 30th morning broadcast of the TODAY Show on NBC News. The story was part...
Kiran Dhillon
- Sep 19, 2023
Taking on Ovarian Cancer
Did you know September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month? We’re sharing the stories of Jamie Crase and Julie Duggan, two of our patients...
Kiran Dhillon
- Sep 7, 2023
Dr. Disis awarded Creative Invention Award by the American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society (ACS) announced today that Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Founder and Director, will receive the 2024 ACS Award for...
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