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Press Release June 2008
Multiple Myeloma Expert Featured on XM Satellite Radio
Myeloma Specialist Dr. James R. Berenson Featured on ReachMD’s “Clinician’s Roundtable" Read the Article...

XM Satellite Radio June 2008
Dr. Berenson featured on ReachMD XM Satellite Radio Channel 157 “Multiple Myeloma: Current Treatment Modalities” Free registration required.

I-Newswire.com March 2008
Multiple Myeloma expert, James R. Berenson, MD, featured on free telephone workshop, “Caring for Your Bones When You Have Multiple Myeloma” April 2, 2008.

I-Newswire.com February 2008
The Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research announces Roger Fischer and Alvin Dischler have been appointed to its Board of Directors.

I-Newswire.com February 2008
"Ask the Expert" Launched
(I-Newswire) - Los Angeles, CA – MMSupport.net and the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research are proud to announce the creation of “Ask the Expert”, a free online web-forum featuring Multiple Myeloma expert, Dr. James R. Berenson.

I-Newswire.com January 2008
The Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research announces the addition of Zhi-Wei Li, Ph.D. as Principal Scientist for “The Cure Myeloma Project”
Zhi-Wei Li, Ph.D. formerly of The Moffitt Cancer Research Center affiliated with the University of South Florida will lead scientific efforts for the Institute of Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research’s most recent research initiative, “The Cure Myeloma Project.”

Patientpower.com November 2007
Contemporary Issues in Relapsed-Refractory Myeloma
We've been receiving hundreds of questions from myeloma patients. While we can't answer them all, they do tend to cover common ground. We'll address key topics in our next live webcast, the fourth in a series of 7 programs. Join us for our discussion with Dr. James Berenson, Founder, President and CEO of the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research.
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Coping with Cancer May/June 2007
New Developments in Multiple Myeloma Management
Positive results from numerous clinical trials have led to a rapid increase in the therapeutic options now available to effective care for people with multiple myeloma
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Seattle Weekly March 7, 2007
More Helpful, Less Wicked
Old-school Pete's Wicked Ale gang gets back together for a charity brew.
Former Pete's sales manager Alan Shapiro contacted Slosberg about getting the Wicked gang back together for a charity project in her honor. All of the profits of the brew they have named "Reunion: A Beer for Hope" will benefit the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR).
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Myeloma Focus - Newsletter of the MMRF Spring 2007
Funding Research
MMRF Announces 2006 Compound Validation Award Winners
The MMRF is pleased to announce five Compound Validation Awards, each valued at $100,000 to researchers at five outstanding institutions. Read the article...

MorningNewsBeat.com March 2007
Retail News in Context, Analysis with Attitude by Kevin Coupe
Considering that cancer has been so much in the news the last two weeks, it was ironic that I got a chance to taste the new Reunion Imperial Brown Ale, described as a “beer for hope.” Read the article...

ABC 7 news
highlights important work done by Dr. Berenson and the Institute
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IONlink August 2006
A Phase I/II Study of Trisenox®, VELCADE® and Ascorbic Acid in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma. Read the article...

Oncology Times August 2006
Zoledronic Acid Extends Survival In Lung Cancer & Multiple Myeloma Patients With High Levels of Bone Metabolism. Read the article...

Winter 2005 Newsletter
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American Cancer Society November 2005
Safety of Prolonged Therapy with Bortezomib in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma Read the article...