Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

Chevy Corvette Stingray Auction Helps Raise $2.2M For Karmanos Cancer Institute

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Annual Dinner, April 20, has already raised more than $2.2 million toward its $2.5 million goal, thanks in part to the auction of the first regular retail production 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, donated by Chevrolet.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/11

Karmanos Cancer Institute Completes Herrick Cancer Research Challenge

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has announced the successful completion of the $3 million Herrick Cancer Research Challenge, with an approximately $5.7 million total impact, exceeding challenge goals.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/18

GM Foundation Donates $400,000 to Cancer Research

The General Motors Foundation donated $400,000 for the second straight year to support cancer research at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/04

Ultrasound Breast Cancer Imaging Invented At Karmanos Closer To FDA Approval

SoftVue, the whole breast ultrasound imaging device created by two scientists from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University School of Medicine, is currently undergoing review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for market clearance.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/28

Karmanos Institute’s 30th Annual Dinner Raises $1.7M To Combat Cancer

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s 30th Annual Dinner held Saturday, April 28, raised nearly $1.7 million to benefit Karmanos’ exceptional cancer care, making this the most successful Annual Dinner in Karmanos’ history.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/30

Awards and Certifications From June 6

The latest awards, prizes and professional certifications earned by Michigan’s technology-focused institutions and people

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/06/06

Henry Ford, Karmanos Host Free Head & Neck Cancer Screenings

Head and neck cancers account for approximately 3% of all cancer cases in the country.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/05/11

Karmanos Couples Tumor Cryoablation with Immunotherapy

Scientists at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit today presented data at the American Association for Cancer Research’s 102nd Annual Meeting 2011 showing that when tumor cryoablation — or the freezing of tumor tissue while preserving tumor-associated antigens — is coupled with immune system modulation, the procedures have the potential to initiate or amplify tumor immunity.

2011/04/04

Karmanos Institute, Ford Cancer Center, WSU Partner On Cancer Disparities

Three institutions dedicated to health, innovative science and quality cancer care last week announced the creation of the Southeast Michigan Partners Against Cancer (SEMPAC) to help close the gap on racial disparities related to cancer care […]

2010/11/14

Karmanos' McCarthy Cord Stem Cell Bank Gets $1.4M From Feds

The J.P. McCarthy Cord Stem Cell Bank at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has received a three-year award of $1.4 million from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration […]

2010/10/24

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