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Cancer Vaccine Institute News


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


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 27, 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
Jun 3, 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 23, 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
May 10, 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
Apr 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.

Leila Okahata
Mar 22, 2024


'I am also seeking hope as cancer patients and survivors are.' Dr. Kiran 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.

Leila Okahata
Mar 18, 2024


Dr. Denise Cecil’s colon cancer research wins award from American Association for Cancer Research
CVI Principal Scientist Dr. Denise Cecil and her team are developing a vaccine to intercept colon cancer.

Leila Okahata
Mar 14, 2024


'Keep a focus. You'll never go wrong.' Dr. Nora Disis featured on UW careers podcast
Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Founder and Director, provides professional tips for early-career clinicians, educators, and researchers.

Leila Okahata
Feb 28, 2024


Dr. Nora Disis mentioned in Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper
Dr. Nora Disis is partnering with some of the nation’s top cancer researchers to fast-track cancer vaccines to market.

Leila Okahata
Feb 22, 2024


Dr. Kiran Dhillon featured on breast cancer awareness podcast
'Imagine if we could roll out our vaccines across many different centers in the country,' Dr. Kiran Dhillon said on The Boobie Docs podcast.

Leila Okahata
Feb 20, 2024


2023 Year in Review Newsletter
Take a look at the Cancer Vaccine Institute's 2023 Year in Review.

Leila Okahata
Feb 14, 2024


Dr. Nora Disis featured on life science innovation podcast
Dr. Nora Disis reflects on her career, starting as the only female student in her fellowship to now founder and director of the CVI.

Leila Okahata
Feb 12, 2024


CVI research featured on NBC's TODAY Show
'Can you imagine a world where no one would die of breast cancer because of a vaccine? The time is now,' said Dr. Nora Disis on TODAY.

Leila Okahata
Feb 8, 2024


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 19, 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...

Kiran Dhillon
Sep 7, 2023


The CVI Circle event was a joyous reunion & opportunity for us to learn from our patients
Photo Credits: Jennifer Childs and Kiran Dhillon The Cancer Vaccine Institute held our first ever patient reunion during the CVI Circle -...

Kiran Dhillon
Jun 20, 2023
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