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2008
April 12
Jeff Hilebrandt Presented With the Wrangler Award
Oklahoma City, OK - Jeff Hilebrandt was recently presented with the Wrangler Award at the Western Heritage Awards Ceremony, on April 12, 2008.
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February 1
John Wayne Cancer Institute Researchers Show that a Key Protein Appears to Enable Spread of Melanoma to the Small Intestine
Santa Monica, CA – A study by researchers at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center has shown that a receptor protein found on melanoma cells appears to facilitate the disease’s spread to the small intestine.
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2007
December 10
JWCI Researchers Identify Epigenomic Test That Could Improve Treatment For Specific Gastric Cancers
SANTA MONICA, CA - International study shows that activation of a major inflammation related gene in tumors can affect disease outcome
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December 4
ALLOVECTIN-7® MAY OFFER PATIENTS A NEW OPTION FOR ADVANCED MELANOMA
SANTA MONICA, CA - Los Angeles Area Residents with Stage 3 or Stage 4 Melanoma May Be Eligible to Participate in a Clinical Research Study
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September 17
Joely Fisher will be Honored with the 'Angel Award' at the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary's Annual Membership Luncheon
SANTA MONICA, CA – Multi-talented actress and singer Joely Fisher will be honored with the “Angel Award” by the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary (JWCIA) at its upcoming Membership Luncheon on October 10 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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July 9
JWCI Researchers Identify Genetic Changes That Occur as Normal Tissue Progresses to Colon Cancer
SANTA MONICA, CA - Rresearchers at John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center have successfully identified environmental influencers that change gene activity as healthy colorectal tissue transforms to abnormal tissue (benign) and eventually progresses to colorectal cancer.
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April 19
John Wayne Cancer Institute Receives Million-Dollar Gift In Honor of The 100th Birthday of Actor John Wayne
SANTA MONICA, CA - In honor of their famous father John Wayne’s 100th birthday, Patrick and Ethan Wayne announced a gift of $1,000,000 at the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary’s annual Odyssey Ball, which took place this past Saturday.
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March 30
John Wayne Cancer Institute Receives $ 6.5 Million Dollar Gift for Creation of Dirks/Dougherty Prostate Center
SANTA MONICA, CA - On Thursday, March 29, 2007 the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center announced the creation of the Dirks/Dougherty Prostate Center.
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February 2
“What A Pair! 5” -- A Celebrity Concert To Benefit The John Wayne Cancer Institute At Saint John’s Health Center
LOS ANGELES, CA – On June 3, 2007, WHAT A PAIR! 5, a one-night, Broadway-caliber performance, followed by a VIP party and silent auction with the cast, will take place at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.
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January 17
Soon-Shiong Family Gifts $35 Million to Saint John’s Health Center - Funds to be Used to Complete Hospital And As Leadership Grant for Center for Translational Sciences
SANTA MONICA, CA – Saint John’s Health Center announced today that Michele B. Chan, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, and their family have committed $35 million to complete the building of a world-class inpatient life science center, and to begin development of a new Center for Translational Sciences.
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2006
July 28
Saint John’s Health Center Renews Affiliation With John Wayne Cancer Institute
SANTA MONICA, CA — Saint John’s Health Center has announced the renewal of its longstanding affiliation with the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI).
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JWCI News
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Fashionably Philanthropic - Carolyn Dirks
JWCI Events
6/8/2008
What A Pair!
7/1/2008
George McDermott Charity Golf Scramble
7/12/2008
Rod’s Day