TGen

23/07/2025

Calling all fashionistas with a heart! 💖

Runway for Research will be hitting the catwalk on Friday, October 17! This is the event to be at – combining high fashion with a powerful mission: raising critical funds for women's cancer research. Put on your finest pink and join us for an unforgettable morning. Your support brings hope and real impact!

More information 👇
tgen.org/runway

22/07/2025

Get ready to mark your calendars! 💖

We're thrilled to announce the 5th annual Runway for Research fashion show, set for Friday, October 17, at 9 a.m. at Neiman Marcus in Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Hosted by TGen and City of Hope Phoenix, in partnership with Neiman Marcus, and Scottsdale Fashion Square, this event is a highlight of Arizona’s fall social season. It’s where the glamour of the runway meets a powerful commitment to advancing women’s cancer research and treatment.

As Co-chairs Lee Courtney and Amy Hair shared, your support directly contributes to TGen's leading-edge research, bringing breakthroughs to patients with lifesaving speed. 100% of proceeds go to this vital work, helping local patients and empowering more women to move beyond cancer.

🔗 Register & Get Your Tickets Today at tgen.org/runway

21/07/2025

Revolutionizing cancer care 🧬

Dr. Wayne Jepsen and the TGen Clinical Lab are speeding up AML diagnosis with ALTseq, providing critical genomic info in record time. Read the full article below 👇

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rapid-answers-real-hope-how-tgens-altseq-revolutionizing-hlvcc/?trackingId=Q%2FFF5ow34P8kVGremdKGZw%3D%3D

18/07/2025

As the Arizona sun blazes on, cancer patients need to take extra steps to stay safe and healthy.

That’s why City of Hope Phoenix and TGen are teaming up to share expert tips and guidance to help keep cancer patients safe during the hottest months of the year.

Dr. Stephen Lynch, medical staff president at City of Hope Phoenix, shares practical advice on everything from hydration and sun protection to recognizing the signs of heat-related illness.

Read the full blog: Tips for Cancer Patients on Managing Arizona’s Heat https://bit.ly/4lFNP9o.

Stay informed. Stay safe. Stay cool.

17/07/2025

Ready to make a difference? ✨ Walk for Hope is calling! This isn't just a walk; it's a powerful movement bringing us closer to a world without cancer.

Every step you take with us fuels vital research and compassionate care at City of Hope and TGen, helping to accelerate discoveries and bring life-saving treatments to more patients. Join survivors, families, and supporters nationwide!

Let's walk together for a future free from cancer. Sign up now! 👇
https://walk.cityofhope.org/

16/07/2025

Have you reserved your spot for the upcoming Helios Symposium?

Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4lY51X5

15/07/2025

As we age, our brains naturally slow down—memory slips, slower reactions, forgotten items on the grocery list. But what if your brain could stay sharp decades longer?

On All Things Considered, NPR’s Jon Hamilton talks with Dr. Matt Huentelman of TGen about his research into “exceptional brains”—people who score like they’re 30 years younger on memory and processing tests. Huentelman and his team run MindCrowd, a free online cognitive test taken by over 700,000 people, in search of what sets these standout minds apart—and how the rest of us might keep up.

Listen now: https://www.npr.org/2025/07/14/nx-s1-5445210/scientists-are-finding-ways-to-keep-aging-brains-youthful

14/07/2025

Over the last two weeks, our TGen Bioscience Leadership students had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in technical lab skills, shadowing opportunities, and exposure to clinical trials, bioethics, and experimental design.

We are so proud of their commitment to learning more and building a foundation for their future careers. Learn more about the program and its impact at TGen.org/education.

14/07/2025

08/07/2025

Summer vibes and scientific discoveries at TGen with this summer's Helios Education Foundation Scholars.

Helios Scholar Audra Welch is making waves, researching how age influences brain response to sepsis. Listen to her candid take on her 8-week immersive experience, from wet lab thrills to research symposium prep, and her preparation for the future.

More at: https://bit.ly/4nyq1W5

07/07/2025

Just like that, the journey comes to a close! ✨

To all the TBLA students who made the most of this short but impactful program — you’ve worked hard, learned a lot, and created memories that will last. The best is yet to come! 🌟