Mission accomplished: NASA doctor receives personalized leukemia treatment

Fall 2011
Learn about MD Anderson's new president, patient end-of-life issues, the important role of geriatricians, an exciting 3-D teaching tool, a $150 million grant that supports personalized cancer care and much more.

MD Anderson’s fourth full-time president
Ronald DePinho, M.D., has a mission — to impact the human condition.
As a busy medical student in 1978 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, Ronald DePinho found time to follow another...
Although presidential responsibilities take most of his time, Ronald DePinho, M.D., continues his research efforts to bring scientific...
Though a grand master would seem a non-traditional mentor for a physician-scientist, Ronald DePinho, M.D., credits Ik Jo Kang and...
Last winter was an unusually busy time for Ronald DePinho, M.D.
Most people go through life never having to receive a blood transfusion. But the same can’t be said for cancer patients.
As a bright red bus pulls away from the curb in front of MD Anderson, Eduardo Bruera, M.D., begins to share his extensive experience...
Elba Circelli is a sharp, energetic 86-year-old living in Friendswood, a Houston suburb.
Education has formed the foundation for MD Anderson since it was established in 1941 as part of The University of Texas System.
Astronaut honors institution with rare opportunity
Young patients ‘Empowered’ by opportunity to create
October holds special meaning for Karissa Ma.
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