Volume 6, Number 5 - February 7, 2011

In this issue:

• Protein’s near-duplicate may offer a novel strategy for enhancing anticancer therapies
• New investigator seeks to learn how cancer cells survive when food is low
• Landmark cancer genetics education course sets standard, brings services to more patients
• Runners and walkers at this year’s LA Marathon can help fight cancer
• Harvest Ball raises nearly $649,000 for cancer research
• Information technology specialist leaves a lasting legacy of collaboration and friendship
• Apparel Industries Group recognizes fashion leader
• Seminar gives physicians insights into fundraising

It takes a city

Hundreds of City of Hope faculty and staff members stand behind Ernest DePass, center, just as the bone marrow transplant program did 17 years ago, when DePass underwent transplantation to treat his leukemia.

DePass, who now works at City of Hope as a manager of financial and corporate information systems, joined his colleagues on the steps leading to City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital on Jan. 26 to celebrate the institution’s 10,000th bone marrow transplant, which took place on Jan. 13.

“Standing at the front in the City of Hope 10,000th BMT milestone photo, I’m totally blown away with the honor of being part of such a significant achievement in City of Hope’s history,” said DePass. “I accepted a job at City of Hope so I can return the favor by giving my skill and talent back for the benefit of future patients.” (Photo by AmyCantrell.com)