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From scientific discoveries to promising clinical trials, City of Hope constantly advances new and better ways to improve the lives of people here and throughout the world.

You can find the latest information on our research, clinical and educational programs through this listing of current press releases. You can also search by subject matter through an archive of all past press releases.

11/10/2009 - City of Hope names real estate and investment executives to its national board of directors

City of Hope has appointed Lynn Beckemeyer, executive vice president of development for Meruelo Maddux Properties (MMP) Inc., and Selwyn Isakow, founder and chief executive officer of The Oxford Investment Group Inc., to its national board of directors.

10/28/2009 - City of Hope awarded $32.5 million in grants from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine for novel therapy for brain tumors and development of stem cell-based treatment for HIV

Researchers will improve the therapeutic potential of neural stem cells and develop novel zinc finger nuclease-based stem cell therapy that may offer lifetime immunity to HIV infection.

10/20/2009 - City of Hope awarded $11.4 million from National Cancer Institute grant to create national model to help lung cancer patients and their families

The interdisciplinary study will assess the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of early and late-stage lung cancer patients so that health-care professionals can best determine how to most effectively provide support to this population of patients.

10/16/2009 - Support lifesaving research at City of Hope’s Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer Nationally Presented by Staples, October 25

Join over 9,000 survivors and supporters for an inspirational walk through the scenic City of Hope campus.

10/9/2009 - City of Hope awarded $4 million in National Institutes of Health research grants

Studies focus on genetic changes involved with aging, cancer development from sun exposure.

10/8/2009 - City of Hope’s National Office Products Industry Spirit of Life® gala raises $7.2 million for research, treatment and education at City of Hope

More than 650 office products industry executives and supporters attended City of Hope’s National Office Products Industry (NOPI) Spirit of Life® gala at the Chicago Hilton to honor Jack G. Truong, Ph.D., vice president, 3M.

9/30/2009 - City of Hope and Corporate Partners Go “Pink” in Support of Breast Cancer Research

Beauty, Office Products and Food Industries Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

9/22/2009 - Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Jesse McCartney to perform at second annual Concert for Hope presented by Staples, Inc., October 25 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE

The event benefits lifesaving cancer research and treatment programs at City of Hope, one of the nation’s leading cancer centers. Concert for Hope takes place at 5:00 p.m. at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles.  Tickets go on sale Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m.

9/18/2009 - Smokey Robinson joins fight against cancer

To help raise awareness and support for cancer research and treatment, Forman Bros. and DMI Music are releasing public service announcements (PSAs) recorded by legendary musician, composer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Smokey Robinson.

9/16/2009 - City of Hope to honor Alexandra Real Estate Equities Inc. with Spirit of Life® Award on December 7, 2009

City of Hope will bestow dual philanthropic honors to leaders in the Los Angeles real estate industry during the annual Spirit of Life event on December 7, 2009.

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