Our very own Dr. Nora Disis was the inaugural Wayne Kuni Award for Cancer Innovation by the Kuni Foundation. In honor of its founder, Wayne Kuni, the $1 million award recognizes transformative, disruptive contributions to the field of cancer research.

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Thank you In Concert For Cancer for your gift to CVI. “Supporting the lifesaving work of Dr. Nora Disis and her team is a true honor, and this gift marks a deeply personal milestone in my commitment to making a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer,” said Michele Abrams, Founder.

It's been a thrilling week @uwcvi.bsky.social with Founder and Director, Dr. Nora Disis, receiving the Wayne Kuni Award for Cancer Innovation ($1M unrestricted funds) from @kunifoundation.bsky.social & the Lifetime Achievement Award in Healthcare Leadership from the Puget Sound Business Journal! 🙏

Read our latest blog post on why we made the change: www.uwcvi.org/post/introdu...

We have a new look! ✨ At the CVI at @uwmedicine.bsky.social, we are unveiling a polished rebrand that represents our ongoing commitment to creating a world where cancer is managed, treated, and ultimately prevented by vaccines.

Explore our new site: www.uwcvi.org

Our very own Dr. Shaveta Vinayak gave a keynote address at the 2024 Fred Hutch Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivorship event. She stepped out of her professional role and into a deeply personal one — sharing publicly for the first time her journey from oncologist to oncology patient.

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“After seeing my mom go through chemotherapy, I want to see us make cancer vaccines a reality.”

Meet Madeline Dennis, a CVI researcher who's developing a breast cancer vaccine — a deeply personal commitment inspired by her mother's BRCA journey.

Read via #MeetTheTeam: www.uwcvi.org/post/on-the-...