News and Stories About Lynn Matrisian
PanCAN’s Know Your Tumor Can Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Know Your Tumor® precision medicine service can help pancreatic cancer patients live longer. Know […]
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Accelerating Personalized Care for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
“Accelerating Personalized Care” was the theme for the 2020 Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium, which took place Jan. 23-25 in San […]
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2019 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News
Editor’s note: We continue our 2019 Year in Review series today by recapping some of PanCAN’s high-profile media coverage this […]
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Matched Therapy Increases Pancreatic Cancer Survival
People with pancreatic cancer and a specific type of change – or mutation – in their DNA live longer when […]
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Reaching New Heights at 2019 Scientific Summit
Editor’s note: The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Annual Scientific Summit took place earlier this month in Coral Gables, Fla. […]
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Over 500 Researchers Meet to Improve Patient Lives
Brian Wolpin, MD, director of the gastrointestinal cancer center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, opened the 2019 American Association for Cancer […]
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Task Force Updates Pancreatic Cancer Screening Recommendations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) continues to recommend against population-wide screening for pancreatic cancer, as announced today on […]
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Comparing Pancreatic Tumor Tissue Types for Molecular Profiling
When the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) launched its Know Your Tumor® precision medicine service, molecular profiling was offered for […]
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What Is Cancer Immunotherapy?
Cancer immunotherapy involves empowering the patient’s immune system to recognize, attack and destroy cancer cells. While remarkable results have been […]
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Webinar on Latest Research Developments with PanCAN Chief Science Officer
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced today the availability of a recorded webinar featuring the organization’s Chief Science Officer […]
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1,000th Patient Receives Know Your Tumor® Report
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has now delivered personalized molecular profiling reports to 1,000 pancreatic cancer patients through its […]
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More than 500 Pancreatic Cancer Researchers Meet to Show Progress
Lynn Matrisian, PhD, MBA, chief science officer at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), opened the 2018 American Association for […]
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New Pancreatic Cancer Research Funding Opportunities Offered
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is accepting applications for its prestigious research grants from scientists who want to further […]
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2018 Progress Report: ‘Incredibly Exciting Time for Cancer Research’
Every year, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the oldest and largest organization dedicated to advancing cancer research, publishes […]
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Biomarker Test May Improve Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection
In a study recently published in the prestigious Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers investigated the accuracy of a biomarker panel […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Researchers, Clinicians ‘Unlock Superpowers’ at Annual Scientific Summit
The fitting theme for this year’s Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Annual Scientific Summit, occurring Aug. 23-26, 2018, in San […]
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What You Need to Know About Genetic and Molecular Testing
Editor’s note, March 2, 2020: Results published in Lancet Oncology from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Know Your Tumor® […]
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New Research Suggests Age May Benefit Response to Immunotherapy
Cancer immunotherapy involves efforts to harness the patient’s own immune system to recognize and attack tumor cells. To date, the […]
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Prestigious Scientific Panel Discusses Key Topics at Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day
Today at National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, a prestigious panel of scientific and clinical leaders discussed key topics surrounding the […]
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It Starts with Someone: Drs. Howard Crawford and Lynn Matrisian
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Register for ‘Cancer Research & Oncology 2017’ Virtual Conference
The Cancer Research & Oncology 2017 virtual conference will take place Oct. 11 to 12, beginning at 6 a.m. PDT. […]
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PanCAN Chief Science Officer Featured in OncLive
Today, OncLive published an in-depth article featuring Lynn Matrisian, PhD, MBA, chief science officer of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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PanCAN Celebrates Female Staff Scientists
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the Pancreatic […]
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Progress Report: ‘Research Continues to Be Our Best Defense Against Cancer’
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released its annual Cancer Progress Report earlier this week. “Research continues to be […]
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Stay Informed About Vital Pancreatic Cancer News and Research
Did you read about The New York Times article featuring breakthrough gene therapy and its potential applications to pancreatic cancer? […]
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Why Pancreatic Cancer Researchers March for Science
On Earth Day, this Saturday, April 22, the March for Science will bring people together globally to celebrate science in […]
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Leadership Discusses Pancreatic Cancer Research Funding, New Report
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Scientific & Medical Affairs team acknowledged for key contributions to a study analyzing the pancreatic […]
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New Study of Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Reveals Opportunities for the Future
A rigorous analysis of 25 years’ worth of pancreatic cancer clinical trial data was published on June 6, 2016, in […]
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Chief Research Officer Named at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Manhattan Beach, CA – (Updated May 4, 2016) — The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is proud to announce Lynn Matrisian, PhD, […]
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