A liver transplant can be a lifesaving procedure, but it comes with potential complications like infection, bile duct problems, and organ rejection. Continuous monitoring is crucial for early intervention. Now, a unique collaboration between Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar Health is set to revolutionize post-transplant care! By identifying DNA fragments from dying liver cells in the bloodstream, this new “liquid biopsy” could detect problems as early as the second week after a transplant. This innovative approach significantly reduces the need for multiple follow-up tests and invasive biopsies. Dr. Anton Wellstein, professor of oncology and pharmacology at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, says, “It’s something that has never been done before, and it’s a very exciting result.” Read more about this important work! https://lnkd.in/ebEAjZ2W
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About Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a comprehensive cancer center. A part of Georgetown University Medical Center, Georgetown Lombardi is the only comprehensive cancer center in the Washington D.C. area. It serves as the research engine for MedStar Health, Georgetown University’s clinical partner. Georgetown Lombardi is also an NCI recognized consortium with Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center in Bergen County, New Jersey. The consortium reflects an integrated cancer research enterprise with scientists and physician-researchers from both locations. Georgetown Lombardi seeks to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer through innovative basic, translational and clinical research, patient care, community education and outreach to service communities throughout the Washington region, while Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center in Bergen County, New Jersey serves communities in northern New Jersey. Georgetown Lombardi is a member of the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (UG1CA239758). Georgetown Lombardi is supported in part by a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant (P30CA051008). Connect with Georgetown Lombardi on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgetownLombardi) and Twitter (@LombardiCancer).
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- Hospitals and Health Care
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- 201-500 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
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- 1970
- Specialties
- Patient Care, Cancer Research, Education, and Community
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3970 Resevoir Road NW
Washington, DC 20057-1468, US
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Join us! The 18th Annual Lombardi Women returns this fall on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00 pm at Capital One Hall Why should you be there? Connect for a cure - your participation makes a difference and saves lives. - Unite with the Lombardi Women community that annually gathers Washington’s most influential women to support the fight against breast cancer at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center - Engage in conversations that bring awareness to prevention and early detection of breast cancer - Hear from doctors and survivors of their inspiring finds, journey and outcomes How can you support this life changing work? - Become a sponsor! - Make a donation to our Silent Auction - Join the Lombardi Women's Committee To Learn More Visit: https://lnkd.in/ekquEsFj
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We invite you to join us on Tuesday, June 18th, for the 24th Annual Lombardi Men’s Event at the Congressional Country Club. This important event focuses on raising awareness and support for the fight against cancers affecting men. The evening will feature a compelling discussion titled "Washington Professional Sports: The Good, Bad, and Ugly" with Chick Hernandez from WUSA9 and Andy Pollin from The Andy Pollin Show on ESPN 630 AM. Individual tickets are available for purchase https://lnkd.in/emR4kXTw Join us for an insightful evening and support a critical cause.
24th Annual Men's Event
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