Breast Cancer Research Program at Winship

The Breast Cancer Program is a developing scientific program comprised of a diverse group of 18 members from nine different departments.

The primary goals for the breast cancer program are as follows:

1. The development of trials examining the use of chemotherapy and targeted agents pre-operative to allow correlation of molecular profiles with response to therapy;

2. The development of an Emory-wide prospective breast cancer tumor bank to compare molecular profiles between patients based on race and age; and

3. The development of unique breast-imaging techniques.

The breast cancer program has seen many accomplishments in the last two and a half years. For example, the program has established and maintained a regular, multidisciplinary breast cancer conference that meets weekly. Meetings have centered on the discussion of programmatic issues such as the establishment of a tissue repository and database, upcoming grant deadlines, prospective tissue collection, and membership drive. Emerging scientific themes include the use of nanotechnology in breast cancer, novel breast cancer imaging techniques and gene methylation in breast cancer.

A breast tissue satellite bank has been established. To facilitate this initiative, a "front-door" consent program was started wherein consent for tissue collection and dissemination are obtained up front, priot to surgery, streamlining the collection process and ensuring HIPAA compliance. This procedure has been in place at Emory University HOspital as of August 2003 and was started at Grady Memorial Hospital in October 2003, with tissues from both sites feeding into the tissue repository. A similar program is scheduled to open at Crawford Long Hospital. The tissue bank will continue to be expanded and will include blood collection as well as extensive questionnaires on socio-economic and breast cancer-related data. A tissue databank of archived breast cancer is also in existence.

The Emory Winship Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Program is comprised of Emory University faculty from nine departments and the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, and the Emory-Georgia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering. The breast program currently consists of 18 members spanning five medical school departments and includes representation from: Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Pathology, Radiology & Imaging, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Biology and the School of Medicine Tissue Procurement Facility.

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PHYSICIANS & PROVIDERS RESEARCHERS PATIENTS & FAMILIES Home About Winship Clinical Trials Employment Fellowship Program Support Winship News & Events Contact Us Search Employee Login Advancing the Possibilities	Breast Cancer Research Program at Winship The Breast Cancer Program is a developing scientific program comprised of a diverse group of 18 members from nine different departments. The primary goals for the breast cancer program are as follows: 1. The development of trials examining the use of chemotherapy and targeted agents pre-operative to allow correlation of molecular profiles with response to therapy; 2. The development of an Emory-wide prospective breast cancer tumor bank to compare molecular profiles between patients based on race and age; and 3. The development of unique breast-imaging techniques. The breast cancer program has seen many accomplishments in the last two and a half years. For example, the program has established and maintained a regular, multidisciplinary breast cancer conference that meets weekly. Meetings have centered on the discussion of programmatic issues such as the establishment of a tissue repository and database, upcoming grant deadlines, prospective tissue collection, and membership drive. Emerging scientific themes include the use of nanotechnology in breast cancer, novel breast cancer imaging techniques and gene methylation in breast cancer. A breast tissue satellite bank has been established. To facilitate this initiative, a "front-door" consent program was started wherein consent for tissue collection and dissemination are obtained up front, priot to surgery, streamlining the collection process and ensuring HIPAA compliance. This procedure has been in place at Emory University HOspital as of August 2003 and was started at Grady Memorial Hospital in October 2003, with tissues from both sites feeding into the tissue repository. A similar program is scheduled to open at Crawford Long Hospital. The tissue bank will continue to be expanded and will include blood collection as well as extensive questionnaires on socio-economic and breast cancer-related data. A tissue databank of archived breast cancer is also in existence. The Emory Winship Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Program is comprised of Emory University faculty from nine departments and the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, and the Emory-Georgia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering. The breast program currently consists of 18 members spanning five medical school departments and includes representation from: Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Pathology, Radiology & Imaging, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Biology and the School of Medicine Tissue Procurement Facility. Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Breast Cancer Faculty
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