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Sylvester Hosts Landon-AACR Prize Lectures; Two New Awards Given

01.23.2009

The annual Landon-American Association for Cancer Research Prizes took a big step forward this year in recognizing key cancer research by adding two new awards. The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine hosted the Seventh Annual Landon-AACR Prize Lectures on Friday, January 23, during which four scientists were recognized for their research.

UM Nobel Laureate Collaborates on Study of Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone

01.05.2009

A team of international researchers, including Nobel laureate Andrew V. Schally, Ph.D., M.D.h.c., D.Sc.h.c., distinguished professor of pathology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and distinguished medical research scientist in the Department of Veterans Affairs, has uncovered a surprising new activity of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), which could redirect future studies.