The latest news & stories from the Providence Research Network

  • Prostate cancer study includes a tumor test to personalize treatment

    Prostate cancer study includes a tumor test to personalize treatment

    A new study approach reflects a deeper understanding of cancer at the molecular level and marks a shift away from one-size-fits-all treatments.

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  • The connection between dysautonomia and long COVID

    The connection between dysautonomia and long COVID

    Learn about dysautonomia, its symptoms, and how it's connected to long COVID. Discover treatment options and expert insights at Providence.

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  • Can a community & health system partnership improve Black birth outcomes?

    Can a community & health system partnership improve Black birth outcomes?

    A research collaboration between CORE, PSU researcher Dr. Roberta Hunte and the Healthy Birth Initiative (HBI), is studying the impact of a cross-sector partnership on Black maternal health outcomes.

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  • Personalized cancer peptide vaccine shows remarkable promise against glioblastoma

    Personalized cancer peptide vaccine shows remarkable promise against glioblastoma

    A novel peptide vaccine against glioblastoma, a deadly brain tumor, is offering hope to some patients thanks to the work of an international effort including Providence's Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD.

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  • Dr. Walter Urba announces retirement from Providence

    Dr. Walter Urba announces retirement from Providence

    Dr. Walter Urba, a pioneer and key figure in the development of immunotherapy, will retire from Providence Cancer Institute at the end of year.

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  • Providence Swedish team successfully implants first-of-its-kind device for heart valve repair

    Providence Swedish team successfully implants first-of-its-kind device for heart valve repair

    The procedure using the new TriClip to repair a leaky tricuspid valve was also a first in the Pacific Northwest.

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  • Dr. Bernard Fox honored for his lifetime contributions to cancer research

    Dr. Bernard Fox honored for his lifetime contributions to cancer research

    Prominent cancer scientist Dr. Bernard Fox recognized for his work to advance the field of cancer immunotherapy through increasing public understanding, awareness and research efforts.

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  • Examining the efficacy and safety of weight loss medications in the real world

    Examining the efficacy and safety of weight loss medications in the real world

    A first-of-its-kind study on the efficacy and safety of weight loss medications in the real world is helping to provide clinicians with new is helping to provide clinicians with valuable new evidence.

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  • St. Pat's only one of five global sites for groundbreaking APOLLO research trial

    St. Pat's only one of five global sites for groundbreaking APOLLO research trial

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  • Promising advances in treating TNBC: Two studies offer hope

    Promising advances in treating TNBC: Two studies offer hope

    Although chemotherapy is the cornerstone treatment for triple negative breast cancer, survival outcomes remain disappointing. Two studies could help improve treatment options.

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  • The evolution of cancer immunotherapy: Dr. Urba shares his insights

    The evolution of cancer immunotherapy: Dr. Urba shares his insights

    Providence Cancer Institute chief medical officer Walter J. Urba, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the evolution of immunotherapy in the past three decades and his vision for its future.

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  • Providence launches groundbreaking study to elevate real-world use of multi-cancer early detection

    Providence launches groundbreaking study to elevate real-world use of multi-cancer early detection

    Over the next three years, this study seeks to identify the patterns of access and use of cancer services among high-risk patients to understand how to guide them toward quality care.

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  • 2023 research report highlights breadth and impact of research at Providence

    2023 research report highlights breadth and impact of research at Providence

    Providence researchers conducted over 2400 studies in 2023, according to the 2023 Providence Research Network Annual Report

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  • Pioneering research to create better solutions for prostate cancer

    Pioneering research to create better solutions for prostate cancer

    Learn more about a clinical trial for men with metastatic prostate cancer.

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  • Providence Swedish helps tackle Snohomish County overdose crisis from emergency departments

    Providence Swedish helps tackle Snohomish County overdose crisis from emergency departments

    In North Puget Sound, Providence Swedish has implemented solutions to address opioid overdoes, including participating in grant programs and research to discover addiction treatments that work.

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  • With the potential to transform cancer diagnostics, Providence contributes to innovative AI-powered digital pathology model

    With the potential to transform cancer diagnostics, Providence contributes to innovative AI-powered digital pathology model

    A joint study between Providence, Microsoft and the University of Washington detailing work to create a novel AI-powered pathology model has been published in Nature.

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  • Cancer studies seek to harness the power of the immune system

    Cancer studies seek to harness the power of the immune system

    Explore three innovative studies targeting uveal melanoma, melanoma and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Learn why these studies offer hope for more effective cancer treatments.

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  • Providence researchers contribute study findings at ASCO 2024 meeting, May 31- June 3

    Providence researchers contribute study findings at ASCO 2024 meeting, May 31- June 3

    The annual meeting of cancer experts is a platform to collaborate and accelerate cancer research findings into clinical applications.

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  • Angiosarcoma on the rise: new study reveals implications for cancer care and research

    Angiosarcoma on the rise: new study reveals implications for cancer care and research

    The largest study of angiosarcoma published to date, co-authored at Providence, describes the incidence and presentation patterns of angiosarcoma, a rare but potentially deadly cancer.

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  • Providence researchers conducted over 2400 studies in 2023, according to new report

    Providence researchers conducted over 2400 studies in 2023, according to new report

    The 2023 Providence Research Network annual report, released on Clinical Trials Day 2024, highlights the breadth and impact of research at Providence.

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