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Community leaders provide more than $4 million in seed funding

Gift will support study of genomic approaches to lung cancer

Anita Artstein-Dunsay’s contributions to the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center will help Washington University scientists study the underlying mechanisms of cancer.

Members of WashU’s China Alumni Network organized an appeal for much-needed medical supplies and funds to benefit the Washington University Medical Campus.

Multiple myeloma remains largely incurable for most patients, despite improvements in treatment options. The blood cancer, which affects the plasma cells of bone marrow, takes the lives of 11,000 Americans each year. Now, a $20 million gift from Rodger Riney and his wife, Paula, is bringing hope to those afflicted — including Riney himself.

Washington University in St. Louis is collaborating with the biopharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc. on research aimed at speeding the development of new drugs.