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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
Dr. Nora Disis joined ACSCAN's flagship WA Research & Policy Breakfast, along with by Dr. Nancy Davidson @fredhutch.org to explore evidence-based strategies for reducing the cancer burden + ensuring equitable access to care.
Blog: www.uwcvi.org/post/dr-nora...
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
Dr. Disis was honored at Huskies for a Cure, sharing CVI’s mission community and @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnews.uw.edu leaders. Our team cheered as the Huskies took the field — an evening of energy, pride, and purpose! 💜🐾#HuskiesForACure
www.uwcvi.org/post/huskies...
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...
Welcome Dr. Natasha Hunter, MD, as CVI’s new Director of Clinical Trials! 👏
She’s leading phase II trials of our cancer vaccines + advancing translational science to improve patient outcomes.
More here: www.uwcvi.org/post/welcomi...
#CancerVaccines #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch
💗 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.
This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we honor Pacific Northwest researchers driving innovation in cancer care and early detection. Read our latest blog post ⬇️
#PNWCancerResearch #Cancer #CancerInnovation #SupportScience #EarlyDetection #CancerResearch #Community #Philanthropy
Big news! 🎉 Dr. Nora Disis has been named a 2025 Champion of SITC by @sitcancer for her leadership in cancer immunotherapy.
Honored. Inspired. Grateful.
🏆 Learn more: www.uwcvi.org/post/celebra...
#SITC2025 #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #WomenInScience
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
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
After 20 years of relentless research, ovarian cancer vaccines are within reach.
But with federal funding in decline, we need your help to keep momentum alive.
Let’s make ovarian cancer history—together.
💙 Support the work: www.uwcvi.org/donate-now
#OvarianCancer #CancerVaccines #ResearchMatters
Advocates like Katerie Laughlin Schei make our work possible.
With federal funding at risk, philanthropic support is vital to keep cancer vaccine research moving forward.
Help us reach the patients who need it most.
💙 Donate today: www.uwcvi.org/donate-now #OvarianCancer #CancerResearch
18 years after a stage IV diagnosis, Jamie’s still here—and advocating for others. Her story fuels our push for faster breakthroughs in ovarian cancer. Learn how vaccines are changing the future at CVI: uwcvi.org/post/bold-progress-to-end-ovarian-cancer-how-vaccines-are-changing-the-future
🧬 Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers—but breakthroughs are finally within reach.
At the UW CVI, 4 promising vaccines are advancing toward a future of prevention & lasting treatment.
Hope is no longer hypothetical. It’s happening.
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🩵 September is #OvarianCancer Awareness Month.
One of the deadliest gynecologic cancers saw its federal research funding slashed from $45M to $15M.
Cancer vaccine breakthroughs are near—but progress may stall.
📢 RT to amplify. #OvarianCancer
At the CVI, Adam Prince works with over 30,000 frozen blood samples, some dating to the 1980s. Stored in liquid nitrogen, this living archive reveals how the immune system responds to our cancer vaccines, even decades later.
Meet Adam #OnTheCancerResearchFrontier: www.uwcvi.org/post/on-the-...
Members of the Cancer Vaccine Institute and Valley Girls and Guys hold up a large check sign for $500,000.
Thank you, Valley Girls & Guys, for your $500,000 pledge to CVI.
“Our mission at Valley Girls & Guys! is to harness the power of community to support cancer patients and their families, and CVI’s commitment to a future without cancer aligns perfectly with our values,” said Founder Tina McDonough.
🎧🧬🎙️ Listen to Dr. Mary (Nora) Disis from @uwcvi.bsky.social where she discusses groundbreaking research on cancer prevention through vaccines & more. Many thanks to Dr. Disis & the UW CVI team for your visionary work!
#CancerResearch #SupportScience #CancerPrevention #WomenInScience #Philanthropy
“Every cancer patient has an immune response against their cancer. The problem is the immune responses aren’t the type of immune responses you need to kill your cancer.”
That’s where cancer vaccines come in, explains CVI's Dr. Nora Disis with @outperformcancer.bsky.social: youtu.be/XmgmiLYATGQ?...
Brava, Dr. Nora Disis! CVI's Director was named a Woman of Excellence, Brava! honoree by the Women’s University Club of Seattle.
She shared in her remarks the “Four F’s” — Fortitude, Focus, Fearlessness, and Fun — that contributed to her finding meaning in science: www.uwcvi.org/post/dr-nora...
We're honored that CVI's @kirandhillon.bsky.social took the stage amongst innovators to address the critical gaps in women’s health at the #PowerOfX Summit. Alongside Kristen Dahlgren (Cancer Vaccine Coalition), she spoke about the future of breast cancer treatment with lifesaving #cancervaccines.
