The Lancet Oncology’s article features a $200 million initiative to fund cancer vaccine clinical trials. Dr. Disis, Director of the CVI, called this initiative a promising start.
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Years of dedication and research have brought COLOVAC from concept to reality, making colon cancer prevention more than just a vision.
Learn more and donate here to support our work: uwcvi.org/donate-now
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Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Director, Editor-in-Chief of JAMA Oncology, and Deputy Editor of JAMA, joined Healthcare Unfiltered with Dr. Chadi Nabhan to discuss peer review, impact factors, and how medical evidence is evaluated before publication.
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COLOVAC can help people with high genetic risk, such as FAP, precancerous polyps, or those who have been treated to remission after a colon cancer diagnosis. We anticipate a Phase I clinical trial for COLOVAC to begin within 3 years. Prevention is within reach.
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Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Director, was featured on KING 5 News to talk about our colon cancer vaccine progress.
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Dr. Nora Disis and Dr. Kiran Dhillon of the UW Cancer Vaccine Institute have been invited to the 2026 XPRIZE Global Visioneering Brain Trust (Health). They will help shape bold solutions to accelerate innovation and advance transformative cancer prevention and treatment.
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COLOVAC reduced the number of intestinal and colon polyps in mouse models of colon cancer, promising results in its ability to intercept colon cancer. We are one step closer to a human clinical trial. Read more about COLOVAC here: www.uwcvi.org/post/colon-c...
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CVI’s Dr. Natasha (Tasha) Hunter has been named the 2026 Athena Endowed Award recipient for Excellence in Breast Cancer Research. The award honors an early career researcher whose recent work advances breast cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, or treatment.
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COLOVAC is designed to target specific proteins that appear at abnormally high levels in precancerous polyps and colorectal tumors. We hope to stop cancer at its earliest stages, long before it becomes life-threatening.
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Dr. Kiran Dhillon (CVI Executive Director) co-authored a Viewpoint with Dr. Lennard Lee (University of Oxford) in JAMA Oncology, calling for a renewed commitment to cancer vaccines. We are proud to be at the forefront of the fight against cancer.
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Imagine a vaccine that teaches the immune system to detect and eliminate the earliest signs of colon cancer.
That’s COLOVAC, our colon cancer vaccine in development. It’s changing how we think about cancer prevention.
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Some inherited genetic mutations dramatically increase the likelihood of developing colon cancer, and at younger ages. The CVI is working toward a future where risk doesn’t have to become reality, by advancing vaccines that intercept cancer before it starts.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Colorectal cancer is on the rise, and it’s affecting younger adults more than ever before
Intercepting cancer early saves lives. Let’s talk about prevention, screening, and care.
#ColorectalCancerAwareness #CancerPrevention #EnoughCRC #UWCVI
A recent study showed that our HER2 ICD DNA vaccine, which tells a patient’s cells to create HER2 fragments instead of introducing protein fragments (peptides), demonstrated stronger and more comprehensive immune activation.
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A new clinical trial reveals that CVI’s WOKVAC, a HER2-targeted cancer vaccine, may reduce breast cancer recurrence and doubled HER2-specific immune responses.
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The Cancer Vaccine Institute is proud to share a year-in-review that highlights the research, achievements, and progress made in 2025. Read our newsletter here: mailchi.mp/f1e9b3bb9637...
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New research from the UW Cancer Vaccine Institute reveals a surprising link between the gut microbiome and breast cancer and how a precision probiotic could help boost immune response.
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In a retrospective study, we found patients with HER2+ breast cancer had up to a 57% reduction in brain mets (vs. historical controls) when given a HER2-targeted cancer vaccine. Our next steps are a Phase II clinical trial.
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Special thanks to In Concert for Cancer for spreading their love for music and passion for ending cancer with the community! Michele Abrams and Jeff Christensen presented a $75,000 check to the CVI earlier this week.
#InConcertforCancer #CancerVaccineInstitute #UWMed
Dr. Nora Disis joined ACSCAN's flagship WA Research & Policy Breakfast, along with by Dr. Nancy Davidson @fredhutch.org to explore evidence-based strategies for reducing the cancer burden + ensuring equitable access to care.
Blog: www.uwcvi.org/post/dr-nora...
The Cancer Vaccine Institute team has arrived in San Antonio for @sabcs.bsky.social and we'd love to connect to share more about our work! Reach out to Executive Director Dr. Kiran Dhillon at kkd@uw.edu to connect in San Antonio this week!
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Dr. Disis was honored at Huskies for a Cure, sharing CVI’s mission community and @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnews.uw.edu leaders. Our team cheered as the Huskies took the field — an evening of energy, pride, and purpose! 💜🐾#HuskiesForACure
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Last month, we shared real progress-1 vaccine in Phase II, 2 more in the pipeline-and honored the voices that make this work matter.
Grateful to Katerie Schei, Joe White & Betty Merken, and to every thriver who filled the room with hope
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Welcome Dr. Natasha Hunter, MD, as CVI’s new Director of Clinical Trials! 👏
She’s leading phase II trials of our cancer vaccines + advancing translational science to improve patient outcomes.
More here: www.uwcvi.org/post/welcomi...
#CancerVaccines #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch
💗 Huge thanks to the @kunifoundation.bsky.social for their leadership, vision, and commitment to transforming cancer care. Their support powers our research at the Cancer Vaccine Institute and lifts up scientists across the Pacific Northwest.
Together, we’re advancing science and delivering hope.
This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we honor Pacific Northwest researchers driving innovation in cancer care and early detection. Read our latest blog post ⬇️
#PNWCancerResearch #Cancer #CancerInnovation #SupportScience #EarlyDetection #CancerResearch #Community #Philanthropy
Big news! 🎉 Dr. Nora Disis has been named a 2025 Champion of SITC by @sitcancer for her leadership in cancer immunotherapy.
Honored. Inspired. Grateful.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're thrilled to welcome back the Safeway Check-Stand Campaign! Our sincere thanks to Safeway and their shoppers for supporting innovation in cancer prevention and treatment. #CVI #BreastCancerAwareness
Dr. Nora Disis had the honor of speaking on stage at the 14th Annual Benefit Show hosted by In Concert for Cancer, an unforgettable evening filled with powerful performances and heartfelt stories. Thank you to everyone who came together to support our work. #CancerVaccines #CVI
After 20 years of relentless research, ovarian cancer vaccines are within reach.
But with federal funding in decline, we need your help to keep momentum alive.
Let’s make ovarian cancer history—together.
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