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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Dr. Nora Disis spoke with @fox13seattle.bsky.social about the potential of breast cancer vaccines to train the immune system to target cancer cells - helping treat, prevent recurrence, and intercept the disease altogether. Listen to the full conversation here: www.fox13seattle.com/video/fmc-m2...

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thank you, In Concert for Cancer, for bringing the community together in support of our cancer vaccine research. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to advancing research toward a cancer-free future. #InConcertforCancer #CancerVaccines #CancerResearch

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're thrilled to welcome back the Safeway Check-Stand Campaign! All month long, Safeway shoppers can donate to Bring an End to Cancer, supporting the CVI's groundbreaking research. Huge thanks to Safeway for championing innovation. #SafewayCare

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re grateful for everyone supporting progress in research. From vaccine approaches to clinical trials, every step brings us closer to better outcomes for patients. Join us in advancing discovery: give.uwmedicine.org/give/?source...

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Meera Suresh balances both research and dance, dedicating herself to “the long game.” As a young investigator at the CVI, she’s advancing research on a vaccine that could prevent ovarian cancer. Read her story: www.uwcvi.org/post/on-the-... #OnTheCancerResearchFrontier #CancerResearch

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Director, is a lead author of a new review article published by @jama.com. The review explores the science behind cancer vaccines and the field’s shifting focus toward preventive approaches. Read more: www.uwcvi.org/post/dr-disi... #CancerVaccines #CancerResearch

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Reaching remission is an important milestone in ovarian cancer care, but it can return. We’re developing vaccines designed to train the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells, with the goal of preventing recurrence. Read more: www.uwcvi.org/post/vaccine...

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The CVI is exploring how cancer vaccines can program the immune system to treat ovarian cancer, prevent recurrence, and prevent the disease altogether. Read more: www.uwcvi.org/post/ovarian... #OvarianCancer #CancerResearch #CancerVaccines

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

For over 15 years, Doreen Higgins, Research Nurse, helped clinical trial participants feel informed, supported, and seen at the CVI. Her commitment to patients had a profound impact and remains an invaluable part of the CVI culture. Read Higgins’ story: www.uwcvi.org/post/on-the-...

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The first half of 2026 has been an exciting one at the Cancer Vaccine Institute, and we’re proud to share the progress we’ve made in our Midyear Review. Read our latest update here: mailchi.mp/5b9b2540c23d... #CancerResearch #CancerResearch #UWCVI

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Congratulations Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Director, who has been selected by @sitcancer.bsky.social to join the 2026 Fellows of the Academy of Immuno-Oncology. Learn more about this award and celebrate with us here: www.uwcvi.org/post/dr-nora... Headshot Credits: Lisa Stromme Warren

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Director, was featured on OncNow, a podcast by the @emjreviews.com. She talked about the science behind therapeutic and preventive cancer vaccines. Read more here: www.uwcvi.org/post/that-is... #CancerResearch #WomenInSTEM #CancerVaccines

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Help us advance the next generation of cancer immunotherapies as a Research Scientist/Engineer 3 for our Immunologic Monitoring Lab. In this role, you’ll develop and execute immunologic assays while supporting cutting-edge cancer research. wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/u... #SeattleJobs

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Meet Dr. Brie Chun, Principal Investigator at the Cancer Vaccine Institute and a breast oncologist at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Learn how she's advancing breast cancer research and patient care here: www.uwcvi.org/post/on-the-... #OntheCancerResearchFrontier #WomenInScience #CancerResearch

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American Cancer Society @americancancersoc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗯𝗶𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 🔬 For Nebiyou, cancer research is personal. Now an ACS Post-Bacc Fellow at @uwcvi.bsky.social, he’s turning that passion into purpose—exploring how biology and lived experience shape cancer outcomes. #CanSky #OncoSky 🧪

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

“Finance, focus, fortitude, and fearlessness.” In a recent @onclive.bsky.social podcast episode, Dr. Nora Disis, Cancer Vaccine Institute Director, reflects on her career journey, cancer vaccine research, and the future of cancer prevention. Read more and listen: www.uwcvi.org/post/onclive...

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Long-lasting immunity is key to the success of cancer vaccines. CVI’s Dr. John Liao and Dr. Nora Disis discuss factors that may help predict which patients will develop long-term immunity after vaccination. Read more here: www.uwcvi.org/post/what-ma... #CancerResearch

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A new clinical trial reveals that CVI’s WOKVAC cancer vaccine was safe and generated the desired immune response against non-metastatic breast cancer. Read more: www.uwcvi.org/post/wokvac-... #ClinicalTrial #CancerVaccine #CancerResearch

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal visited the CVI to learn how cancer vaccines could transform treatment, prevent recurrence, and one day stop cancer before it starts. Sustained investment in research is key to making this future possible. Read more here: www.uwcvi.org/post/inside-... #CancerResearch

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A photo of Dr. Dhillon showing Congresswoman Jayapal around the lab.

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Director, joined the Presidential Select Symposium at the 2026 AACR meeting. From immune-training vaccines to approaches targeting DCIS and obesity-related risk, she shared how CVI is advancing prevention. Read here: www.uwcvi.org/post/dr-nora... #CancerResearch #CancerVaccines

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Dr. Kiran Dhillon, CVI Executive Director, joined global leaders at XPRIZE Global Visioneering, tackling humanity’s biggest challenges. She presented a bold prize concept that aligns with the CVI mission: vaccines that prevent and treat cancer. Read more: www.uwcvi.org/post/cvi-lea...

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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. Read more here: www.uwcvi.org/post/a-new-i... #CancerVaccine

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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 #CancerVaccine #ColonCancer #EnoughCRC

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

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. Learn more here: www.uwcvi.org/post/team-sc... #Podcast

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

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. #CancerVaccine

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Director, was featured on KING 5 News to talk about our colon cancer vaccine progress. Read more details: www.uwcvi.org/post/king-5-... Dr. Disis PC: Lisa Stromme Warren #CancerVaccine @uwmnewsroom.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social @king5news.com.web.brid.gy @nbcnews.com

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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. #UWCVI #XPRIZE

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

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... #COLOVAC #UWCVI #CancerVaccine

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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. #WomenInStem PC: Fred Hutch

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

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. #CancerPrevention #COLOVAC

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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. Read more here: www.uwcvi.org/post/dr-kira...

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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. Follow us to learn more. #CancerVaccine #EnoughCRC

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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. #CancerPrevention #UWCVI

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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. Read more: www.uwcvi.org/post/dna-bas...

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

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. Read more here: www.uwcvi.org/post/cvi-s-w... #CancerResearch #ClinicalTrial

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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... #CancerResearch #CancerVaccines

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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. Read more here: www.uwcvi.org/post/gut-bac... #CancerResearch #ClinicalTrials #BreastCancer

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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. Read more: www.uwcvi.org/post/her2-di... #CancerResearch

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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! #SABCS

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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 Read more: www.uwcvi.org/post/changin...

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Changing the Course of Ovarian Cancer

Developing Vaccines to Create a New Standard of CareOn October 22, 2025, the Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine welcomed patients, advocates, researchers, and community members to DeLille C...

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

💗 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.

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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

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Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at UW Medicine @uwcvi.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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

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