Tag: City of hope
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Fashion and Philanthropy Unite to Advance Women’s Cancer Research at Runway for Research 2026
Annual Scottsdale event benefiting TGen returns October 9 with an inspiring morning dedicated to accelerating discoveries for women facing cancer PHOENIX – May 27, 2026 – The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, together with Neiman Marcus and Scottsdale Fashion Square, will host the sixth annual Runway for Research on Friday, October 9, from 9 to 11 a.m.…
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TGen Ambassadors Program Marks 10 Years of Community Impact, Advocacy, and Research Support
For the past decade, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, has built the TGen Ambassadors program into a network of community leaders dedicated to advancing life-changing research through philanthropy, advocacy, and networking. The TGen Ambassadors program, launched in 2016, was created to connect executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, attorneys, and other influential…
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TGen appoints Nhan L. Tran, Ph.D., to faculty as distinguished professor
His lab will focus on advancing immuno‑oncology and microbiome innovation and research on understanding and interrupting tumor–immune interactions The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, today announced the appointment of Nhan L. Tran, Ph.D., to its faculty as Distinguished Professor, Vice President of Cancer Discovery and Translation, Co-director of TGen’s Immunology and Microbiome Division,…
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New TGen Clinical Test for Multiple Myeloma Consolidates Multiple Analyses and Provides Detailed Information in 3 Days
JAYseq, a powerful new whole genome sequencing assay delivers a comprehensive, 72 hour molecular profile to help oncologists personalize care for patients across the myeloma disease spectrum The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, today announced the launch of JAYseq™, a clinical whole-genome sequencing (WGS) test specifically for multiple myeloma. Approximately 35,000 new…
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TGen researchers publish genome assemblies for two widely used human cell lines
The new genomes will help scientists explore disease mechanisms and cellular processes PHOENIX — (April 30, 2026) — A team led by scientists at TGen, part of City of Hope, has generated chromosome-level, diploid genome assemblies of two human cell lines that are widely used in research. Since the 1960s, the BJ and IMR-90 fibroblast cell lines…
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New City of Hope and TGen Study Uncovers Mechanism Explaining How Obesity Increases Cancer Risk
Bigger bodies grow larger organs with more cells, increasing the odds for mutations and future malignancy LOS ANGELES and PHOENIX — Scientists at City of Hope® and TGen (part of City of Hope) are the first to explain a major mechanism for why gaining excess weight increases your risk of cancer. City of Hope is one…
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Robert Stone Recognized as Top Healthcare CEO in 2025
City of Hope’s CEO was included in both Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare and Becker’s Hospital Review’s 61 CEO Influencers to Know lists. LOS ANGELES — City of Hope® CEO Robert Stone, who leads one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, has been recognized as…
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DeepSomatic method improves detection of cancer mutations
Study combines machine learning with expanded genetic training sets A new machine learning method called DeepSomatic can significantly improve the detection of genetic mutations potentially related to cancer, according to a study published in Nature Biotechnology. Genetic mutations that are acquired during a person’s life, called somatic variants, are often associated with tumors. Detecting these variants…
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Researchers identify potential new biomarkers for pancreatic cancer
New protein markers distinguish cancer from non-cancer and track treatment responses Two proteins contained within cellular “bubbles” cast off from cancer cells can be used as biomarkers to accurately detect pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to a new study by led by researchers from Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope. The scientists…
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Walk for Hope
Walk for Hope is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement bringing together survivors, families, friends, and supporters determined to end cancer for all. Every step taken at Walk for Hope fuels groundbreaking research and compassionate care at TGen and City of Hope, bringing us closer to cures for every type of cancer. Together, we…
