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Cancer Research News: April 16 – April 30

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Library Staff

Calcium intake may reduce risk for colorectal adenomas in patients with a certain genetic profile.
Across the country, physicists and biologists are teaming up to fight cancer.
Obesity in men is linked to high risk for prostate cancer.
Large Hadron Collider scientists are developing new types of radiotherapy to treat cancer.

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🏆 MSK is #2 in the nation for cancer care and #

🏆 MSK is #2 in the nation for cancer care and #1 for urology care, according to the 2025–2026
@usnews Best Hospitals rankings! Proud to stand with a community that leads with excellence, innovates with purpose, and cares with heart.❣️

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MSK Archive Receives Digitization Grant Posted on

MSK Archive Receives Digitization Grant
Posted on July 21, 2025 by Robin O'Hanlon

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The Archives at Memorial Sloan Kettering was awarded a METRO Digitization grant to reformat and make public MSK’s Annual Reports from 1884 to present.

The Metropolitan New York Library Council is a group that supports libraries, museums, archives, and community organizations within New York City. METRO’s annual digitization project grant program provides funding to make vital content from cultural heritage institutions in New York available. By securing this grant, MSK joins the ranks of other medical archives in New York, including Mount Sinai Health System and Weill Cornell Medicine, in bringing parts of their collections online.

The Archives collects materials documenting the history, accomplishments, and daily life at MSK. This includes photographs, Board minutes, research notes, and event materials, among other materials. The images in this post offer just a glimpse of the richness of these collections. Although the Archives has existed in some form since 1980, it has expanded in recent years due to the hiring of its first full-time Archivist in 2022. Through this grant and other work, the Archives hopes to increase access to certain materials for researchers in the history of medicine, genealogists, and others who are interested in the cultural value of MSK’s history.

The Annual Reports provide information on annual statistics, major discoveries, donations, and stories
of people touched by cancer. In addition to documenting medical history, these reports also document the growth of MSK across New York City and the metro areas, the development of new areas of practice, and our changing relationship to cancer and mortality.

The collection is expected to be available in early 2026

Yesterday, our new Library Director, Stephanie Ker

Yesterday, our new Library Director, Stephanie Kerns, joined several of our librarians for a fantastic afternoon at the 2025 MSK DigITS Picnic. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues and soak up some summer sun and fun!

#WelcomeStephanie #MSKLibrary #MSKLife #TeamMSK #LibraryLeadership #DigITSPicnic2025 #GreatVibes #SunnySkies #WeSaveLives #MSKThrives

We’re excited to welcome Stephanie Kerns as the

We’re excited to welcome Stephanie Kerns as the new Director of the MSK Library!

With over 25 years of experience leading academic health sciences libraries, Stephanie brings a strong record of innovation, collaboration, and strategic vision to MSK. She joins us from Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine, where she served as Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries.

Stephanie’s leadership journey includes key roles at Oregon Health & Science University, Tufts, and Northwestern. Her expertise in evidence-based practice, research support, and cutting-edge library services will be a tremendous asset to our community.

Please join us in giving Stephanie a warm welcome as she begins this exciting new chapter at MSK!

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#MedicalLibraries #LibraryDirector #WomenInLeadership

Today MSK Library's Robin O’Hanlon presented to

Today MSK Library's Robin O’Hanlon presented to high school students in MSK’s Bridge to Biostats and Summer Exposure Program on AI Literacy. These programs introduce NYC high school students from underrepresented backgrounds to careers in science, medicine, and research. Students explored how AI tools are shaping science, research, and healthcare and how to use them responsibly and effectively in their own learning. This session wrapped up a 3-part summer curriculum with MSK Library covering AI, misinformation, finding reliable evidence, and academic integrity.

#AILiteracy #STEMEducation #MSKSummerProgram #ScienceCommunication #ResearchSkills #HealthEquity #FutureScientists #DiversityInSTEM #MedicalEducation #CancerResearch #DataScience #AcademicIntegrity #InformationLiteracy

MSK Librarians recently teamed up with Dr. Veronic

MSK Librarians recently teamed up with Dr. Veronica Rotemberg, Director of MSK’s Dermatology Informatics Program, to offer a customized Systematic Review workshop for the new Dermatology/Cutaneous Oncology fellows.

We love partnering with clinical and research fellows at MSK. Supporting their work from day one is one of the best parts of what we do. Helping build strong foundations in evidence synthesis is central to that mission. Here's librarian Kendra Godwin with fellows Yassaman Erfani and Suyon Kim during the session.

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Inside the Library: Tech Tools & Training “Navi

Inside the Library: Tech Tools & Training

“Navigating AI Tools for Searching the Biomedical Literature”

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Our librarians, Matsoukas, Konstantina (Dina), Research Informationist, III, and Robin O'Hanlon, Associate Librarian, User Services, led a class titled “Navigating AI Tools for Searching the Biomedical Literature,” in collaboration with MSK’s Office for Scientific Education and Training (OSET). The session was offered to MSK trainees and welcomed around 50 participants, including postdocs, PhD students, summer interns, senior research scientists, Engage Scholars, Research Scholars, and research technicians.

The class explored the strengths and limitations of three widely used GenAI tools for biomedical literature, searching ChatGPT’s Deep Research, Elicit, and Consensus. We also encouraged participants to think critically about the ethical and privacy implications of using generative AI for background research. See some photos below from the session!

Here at the MSK Library we honor the courage to se

Here at the MSK Library we honor the courage to serve in all forms! Let us remember those who made our Liberty and Justice for All possible! Wishing you all a happy and safe 4th of July!

#4thofJuly #HonorAndRemember #IndependenceDay #Gratitude #Unity #LetFreedomRing #HealthcareHeroes #ServiceInAllForms #Patriotism #HonorAndRememberThem #Respect #America #RedWhiteAndBlue #StarsAndStripes #LandOfTheFree #HomeOfTheBrave #AmericanPride #HealingAndHope

On June 19, 1865, freedom reached the last enslave

On June 19, 1865, freedom reached the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, marking a turning point in history. Today, the MSK Library honors #Juneteenth by reflecting on the past, recognizing the struggle and recommitting to equity, justice, and the power of knowledge. May the legacy of Juneteenth inspire us all to create a more just and inclusive tomorrow.

#FreedomDay #EquityInKnowledge #StillWeRise #KnowYourHistory #Resilience #JusticeForAll #StrongerTogether #MSKLibrary #HistoryMatters

Welcome to all of our 2025 MSK Summer Interns! #We

Welcome to all of our 2025 MSK Summer Interns!
#WelcomeToMSK #InternGoals #MSKFutureTalent #LearningAndLeading #NextGenInScience #PathToExcellence #MissionDrivenInterns #InnovateWithMSK #TheMSKWay

We’ve launched! The MSK Library has a brand-new

Time Out: Honoring a Daily Practice on National Ti

Time Out: Honoring a Daily Practice on National Time Out Day!

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It's June and it's Pride month! This is a time to

It's June and it's Pride month! This is a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. At the MSK Library, we are committed to fostering inclusion, ensuring equitable access to health information, and creating a welcoming space where all identities are seen and valued.

In honor of Pride, we're proud to share a thoughtful reflection from one of our former colleagues, Antonio DeRosa, a true advocate for authenticity and community.

Celebrating Pride: Antonio DeRosa, Associate Director, Patient & Community Education, Marketing and Communication

“That’s the beauty of the rainbow, right? Up close, the colors might clash or seem mismatched, but when you take a step back, you see something vibrant and beautiful.”

For Antonio DeRosa, this perspective isn’t just a metaphor for Pride Month - it’s a reflection of how he lives and works every day.

“Each of us brings our own experience and identity,” he continues, “and that deserves to be accepted and celebrated.”

Antonio’s career has been shaped by curiosity, purpose, and a deep commitment to health equity. Guided by a passion for empowering communities through education, he has built a distinctive path at the crossroads of healthcare communication, information access, and inclusion.

With a BA in English from SUNY New Paltz and an MS in library and information science from Pratt Institute, Antonio joined MSK in 2010, contributing across the library, editorial services, and radiology teams. After a brief time at Weill Cornell, he earned his EdD in educational leadership in healthcare administration from Aspen University in 2021—further grounding his mission to make health information more accessible, meaningful, and impactful.

He returned to MSK that same year, bringing fresh insight and a continued passion for patient-centered education. In his current role, Antonio leads the development of accessible, inclusive educational materials for patients, caregivers, and the broader community.

Link in Bio for full article!

We're proud to share that three of our librarians

We're proud to share that three of our librarians (Konstantina Matsoukas, Lindsay Boyce, and Marina Rosenfield) attended MLA25. This annual conference brings together health information professionals to exchange knowledge, explore new ideas, and return with fresh perspectives to enhance our services to our community. Below we share some insights, highlights, and photos from the conference!

Our research project explored whether citation in policy documents is a research impact evaluation metric that librarians (and researchers, grant writers, etc.) should be incorporating into their workflow when attempting to measure/demonstrate biomedical research impact.

#MLA25 #MedicalLibrarians #HealthLibraries #ProfessionalDevelopment #LibrariansAtWork #LibraryLife #HealthInformation #LibrariansLead #ContinuingEducation #KnowledgeSharing

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental healt

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Mental health is just as important as physical health. No matter your role, clinician, caregiver, researcher, or patient your mind deserves care and attention too.

The MSK library is here for you with reliable resources on topics like stress, burnout, anxiety, and resilience. You're not alone and seeking knowledge is a strong first step toward support and healing. Let’s keep the conversation going. Let’s lift each other up.
Visit us at https://library.mskcc.org

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As we celebrate WOC Nurse Week 2025 (April 13–19

As we celebrate WOC Nurse Week 2025 (April 13–19), we honor the compassion, expertise, and healing spirit of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nurses everywhere. Your dedication transforms lives, one wound, one patient, one moment at a time. Thank you for all that you do!

#WOCNurseWeek #WOCN2025 #WOCNurses #WoundCare #OstomyCare #ContinenceCare #NurseAppreciation #HealingHands #NursesMakeADifference #WOCN #NurseLife #ThankYouNurses #HealthcareHeroes #WOCShineBright

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