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Bridging the Gap Between Basic Research and Patient Care

Gabriel N. Hortobagyi, MD, FACP

Several hundred targeted cancer therapies are under development, and new discoveries are being made in cancer research laboratories every day. As advances in molecular oncology continue, it becomes critically important for oncologists to understand the biology behind individual therapies in order to select strategies that will have the maximum therapeutic potential for their patients. ASCO has increased its focus on translational research in response to the rapidly emerging field of targeted therapy, and this year, the theme of our Annual Meeting is "Translating Research Into Practice." The meeting, as well as other developing initiatives, is . . . [Click for More]