When the path of Hurricane Ian was projected to bring heavy winds and rain to the Atlanta area, the 2022 Winship 5K shifted to a virtual-only event to best ensure the safety of participants. The cancellation of the in-person race didn't stop more than 3,000 participants from walking and running in their own neighborhoods and raising $1,000,378 so far. That amount marks a 20% jump from last year's total raised and surpasses the $1 million goal set for this year's race.
Early and mid-career oncologists from Latin America participated in the first two sessions of the new Winship Preceptorship for Breast/Lung Oncologists aimed at increasing their knowledge and skills to improve their clinical practice back home. Funded by Pfizer, the two-week deep immersion programs in August and October brought a total of nine physicians to Atlanta from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Colombia.
Researchers led by principal investigator David S. Yu, MD, PhD, Winship radiation oncologist, participated in a study recently reported in Nature Communications
showing that the cellular enzyme SAMHD1 is regulated by the SIRT1 sirtuin deacetylase in directing its binding to DNA and promoting the repair of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) caused by radiation and some types of chemotherapeutic agents. The findings elucidate a critical upstream regulatory signaling event directing SAMHD1 binding to DNA at damaged sites, provide important insights into how SIRT1 deficiency leads to genomic instability and carcinogenesis, and provide mechanistic rationale for inhibiting SIRT1 as an adjuvant to DSB-inducing agents for cancer therapy.
Aaron Brammer, MS, MBA, Winship's clinical administrator in the Emory Department of Radiation Oncology, has been named chair of the board for the Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators. Since 1984, the society has provided a supportive network of expertise for radiation oncology administrators to improve and advance their management of organizational operations, finance, research and human resources.
In a video for Targeted Oncology, Winship medical oncologist Olumide B. Gbolahan, MBBS, MSc, discusses the key biomarkers oncologists should test for to determine the optimal treatment for patients with colorectal cancer.
Rachel Hutchinson, DNP, MHA, RN, specialty director of oncology services, gives a tour of one of the care communities in the new Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown center set to open in 2023. The specialized care communities are organized by cancer type, bridge outpatient and inpatient cancer care, place patients at the center of care and integrate groundbreaking research into preventions and treatments.
Join a Winship Strategic Plan prioritization session to learn about Winship’s multi-year strategic plan. Sessions will be held at five Winship locations in early December and will feature a brief, self-paced strategic planning exercise. No advance reservation or appointment is required.
Winship social services and volunteer services are looking for individuals and teams to participate in the annual holiday family adoption program and help Winship patients with their holiday shopping. Sign up today to be connected with a patient's Amazon wish list and have gifts shipped directly to the recipient.