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Cancer Vaccine Institute News


Leila Okahata
6 days ago
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 30
Dr. Nora Disis honored with inaugural Wayne Kuni Award for Innovation in Cancer Research
Photos by Barbie Hull Founder and director of the Cancer Vaccine Institute at UW Medicine (CVI), Dr. Nora Disis is the inaugural...


Leila Okahata
Dec 2, 2024
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
Nov 26, 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 18, 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 12, 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 4, 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
Oct 28, 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 23, 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 21, 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 2, 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
Aug 29, 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
Jul 25, 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 3, 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
Jun 27, 2024
Kuni Foundation Fuels Breakthroughs at Cancer Vaccine Institute with Transformative Grants
The Foundation's substantial commitment
to the CVI has been vital to advancing our mission to create
vaccines that treat and manage cancer.


Leila Okahata
Jun 3, 2024
On the Cancer Research Frontier: Jina Taub, Nurse Practitioner
Introducing 'On the Cancer Research Frontier': a series spotlighting CVI's scientists, doctors, nurses, patients, and philanthropists.


Leila Okahata
May 23, 2024
Dr. Nora Disis invited as keynote speaker for ResearcHERS: Women Fighting Cancer
'We all need to prioritize and make sure every woman in the room has a voice and a place at the table,' she said at her keynote address.


Leila Okahata
May 10, 2024
Dr. Nora Disis named ‘Inventor of the Year’ by UW Medicine
Congratulations to Dr. Nora Disis for being recognized as a researcher with the potential to radically improve healthcare.

Leila Okahata
Apr 22, 2024
CVI research featured on KIRO 7 News broadcast
Vaccines for infectious diseases have extended lives, so 'let’s do that now with cancer vaccines,' Dr. Disis told KIRO 7.


Leila Okahata
Mar 22, 2024
Dr. Nora Disis accepts ACS Creative Invention Award in New Orleans
Dr. Disis is recognized as an inventor who successfully applies chemistry to contribute to the material prosperity and happiness of people.
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