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Dr. William Kassler, Incoming American Medical Student Association Foundation President, Sees Bright Future
The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. William Kassler as President and Chair of its Board of Directors.
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Risk Of Prostate Cancer May Be Reduced By Diet
A new review published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics assessed whether certain modifications in diet have a beneficial effect on the prevention of prostate cancer. Results suggest that a diet low in fat and red meat and high in fruits and vegetables is beneficial in preventing and treating prostate cancer.
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Plexxikon Announces PLX4032 Phase 1 Data Showing Objective Responses In Metastatic Melanoma Patients
Plexxikon Inc. today announced preliminary data from a Phase 1 clinical study investigating PLX4032 (R7204). PLX4032 is a novel, oral and highly selective drug that targets the BRAFV600E cancer-causing mutation that occurs in most melanomas and about eight percent of all solid tumors. In patients whose cancer harbors this mutation and who were treated with therapeutic doses of PLX4032, tumor shrinkage and extended progression-free survival have been observed. Currently, two extension studies are being conducted in mutation-positive melanoma and colorectal cancer patients. Following the initial positive findings announced today, larger clinical trials to support a registration program for product approval are targeted to start later in 2009. Plexxikon and Roche are co-developing PLX4032 under their 2006 license and collaboration agreement.
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Columbia University, EndoRobotics Ink License On Micro-robotic Imaging Device

Columbia University Science & Technology Ventures (STV) and New York-based EndoRobotics, Inc. have entered into an exclusive license agreement to develop and commercialize a micro-robotic imaging and surgical device platform designed to reduce the complexity of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures and improve patient outcomes. Advantages of MIS approaches over open surgical procedures include reduced trauma from multiple small incisions compared to one large incision, better preservation of pulmonary function, quicker return of gastrointestinal function, and reduced stress response, leading to better preservation of immune function. Recent reports also document fewer incisional hernias and intestinal obstructions after MIS as compared to traditional open surgeries. However, only about 10% of all lung resections and fewer than 7% of colon resections in the U.S. are performed using laparoscopic techniques because existing technology requires extensive training and significant dexterity to operate. To address that issue, privately held start-up EndoRobotics is developing a micro-robotic camera designed to reduce the complexity of MIS procedures. Called VisionTrackerOne, the device is controlled by surgeons using intuitive motions. The company is pursuing seven indications for clinical approval that, collectively, represent more than four million open surgical procedures annually. News Blaze


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