November 10, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 34

In this issue:

• Researchers expand pursuit of gene therapy for cancer and other diseases with finding
• City of Hope opens unit for participants in phase I trials
• Quest for novel therapeutic proves cancer center’s drug-discovery strategy works
• Emergency messenger program unveiled
• Intranet input wanted
• Physician honored by peers
• Solis meets with medical leaders to discuss workforce diversity and access to health care

Creepy fun
Patient Paul Alindog, left, sees physicians Clarke Anderson, center, and Judith Sato, right, in a whole new light for Halloween. Anderson, Sato and fellow faculty and staff members from the Department of Pediatrics and other groups participated in the Pediatric Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 30 on the City of Hope campus. The annual event draws about 100 City of Hope pediatric patients and their siblings. (Photo credit: Thomas Brown)