Research and Innovation
Mapping the Immune Cells That Help Tumors—and the Ones That Fight Them
New Dartmouth Cancer Center research finds that some immune cells help organize a response against cancer, while others support tumor growth.
Rethinking Bladder Cancer Surveillance: Can Fewer Procedures Be Just as Effective?
A new national study explores whether fewer invasive bladder exams can safely reduce discomfort and improve quality of life for patients with bladder cancer.
A New Approach to Timely Head and Neck Cancer Treatment in Rural New England
Clinical scientists blend innovation with compassion to move patients with head and neck cancer from surgery to radiation within the window of better outcomes.
Where Do Prouty Donations Go? Spring 2026
How your support is getting brand new research off the ground at Dartmouth Cancer Center.
New Study Finds Common Blood Pressure Drug Boosts Cancer Treatment
Dartmouth Cancer Center researchers find that the common blood pressure medication telmisartan can significantly boost the cancer drug olaparib.
Personalizing Chemotherapy Dosing for GI Cancers
A Dartmouth Cancer Center clinical trial is exploring a highly personalized way to dose chemotherapy for advanced gastrointestinal cancers.
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.