Research and Innovation
Real-Time Diagnosis for Brain Tumors
A new rapid-diagnosis technique developed at Dartmouth can identify brain-tumor type in just hours—even during surgery. This innovation could help patients start the right treatment sooner.
Where Do Prouty Donations Go? Fall 2025: Your Prouty Dollars at Work
Thanks to the more than $10 million raised at this year’s Prouty, the first four new pilot research projects are underway. Here’s a look at the important work your efforts made possible.
Shedding New Light on Breast Cancer Radiation Safety
New technology reveals hidden radiation exposure.
She’s Back: Irene Georgakoudi's Return to Revolutionize Cancer Detection
From undergrad scholar to leader in biomedical innovation, you can find Irene Georgakoudi, PhD, at the sweet spot where engineering, science, and patient care become one.
Guardians of Discovery: Honoring a Treasured Partnership in Cancer Research Funding
For nearly 60 years, support from the Knights of the York Cross of Honour has fueled foundational research at Dartmouth Cancer Center.
Shining a Light on Sarcoma Surgery in a First-in-Human Cancer Clinical Trial
Dartmouth Cancer Center researchers successfully complete a first-in-human study of a technique that makes cancer cells "glow" during surgery, leading to complete tumor removal and new hope for sarcoma patients.
Where Do Prouty Donations Go? Spring 2025 Part 2
Last summer’s record-breaking Prouty fundraiser event raised more than $8 million for ground-breaking research. Here are four of these projects.
Where Do Prouty Donations Go? Spring 2025 Part 1
Last summer’s record-breaking Prouty fundraiser event raised more than $8 million for ground-breaking research. Here are four of these projects.
Helping Healthy Bone Grow After Cancer
Cancer research engineers at Dartmouth Cancer Center are coming up with new methods to repair and replace tissue and bone damaged during cancer treatment.
Copper Trial for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Officially Opens to Patients
In this Q&A, Linda T. Vahdat, MD, explains how cancer cells are master manipulators in the body and a promising way to stop them that she is studying in a new clinical trial.