Tow Center for Developmental Oncology
The Tow Center for Developmental Oncology brings together investigators from across all of MSK. This includes basic scientists from the Sloan Kettering Institute, experts from MSK Kids (MSK’s pediatric program), and physician-scientists from Memorial Hospital and the Human Oncology & Pathogenesis Program.
Faculty Recruitment for the Tow Center for Developmental Oncology
The Tow Center for Developmental Oncology is recruiting scientists to join our world-renowned faculty conducting research focused on the biology, physiology, and molecular mechanisms of cancers in children and young adults. MSK’s ultimate goal is to make fundamental discoveries to develop definitive treatments for patients.
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Innovative Discoveries
Learn about our ongoing research.
New Type of Genetic Testing Aims To Benefit Children and Young Adults With Cancer
By sequencing the entire genome of a tumor, the experimental test will go beyond standard testing for common cancers in adults.
Finding
Study Demonstrates the Reasons to Screen Children with Cancer for Inherited Cancer Genes
The largest study of its kind to look at data from children with cancer finds inherited cancer genes are more common than expected.
Novel Treatment Pioneered by MSK Kids Researchers Receives FDA Approval for Patients with High-Risk Neuroblastoma
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the drug naxitamab (Danyelza) for the treatment of patients with high-risk neuroblastoma. The drug, also known as humanized 3F8, was developed by researchers at MSK Kids, the pediatric cancer program at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Finding
Why Do Certain Chemotherapies Increase the Likelihood of Blood Cancer?
New research focuses on clonal hematopoiesis, an age-related blood condition that increases the risk of blood cancer.
In the Lab
Analyzing Urine Can Guide the Treatment of Childhood Kidney Tumors
A protein detected in the urine of children with Wilms’ tumor led to the development of a test to improve diagnosis and treatment.
In the Lab
Scientists Home In On “Equation” for Muscle Cell Size
A new study in flies reveals a previously unknown type of cooperation at work in muscle cells.
Essential philanthropic support from The Tow Foundation and other generous donors allows the Tow Center for Developmental Oncology to advance research and care for kids with cancer worldwide.
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