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Onyx Pharmaceuticals to take over Proteolix
Onyx Pharmaceuticals agreed to pay $276 million in cash to acquire Proteolix, including its proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib, which is in an advanced Phase IIb trial for patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. Read the release.     
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In related news: Susan Kelley, M.D., MMRF chief medical officer, presented the MMRF/C research model and discussed the unmet medical need of myeloma patients at an Onyx analyst briefing Monday. Read more.
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J Clin Oncol. 2009 Sep 28
Multicenter, Phase I, Dose-Escalation Trial of Lenalidomide Plus Bortezomib for Relapsed and Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Richardson PG, Weller E, Jagannath S, Avigan DE, Alsina M, Schlossman RL, Mazumder A, Munshi NC, Ghobrial IM, Doss D, Warren DL, Lunde LE, McKenney M, Delaney C, Mitsiades CS, Hideshima T, Dalton W, Knight R, Esseltine DL, Anderson KC.
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Hoda Kotb, Boomer Esiason and Scott Hamilton to join MMRF at 13th Annual Fall Gala, Oct. 24
The MMRF will honor Hoda Kotb, co-anchor of "Today" and "NBC Dateline" correspondent, with the Spirit of Hope Award at the 13th Annual MMRF Fall Gala. Boomer Esiason, former NFL quarterback and "NFL Today" analyst, will deliver the evening's keynote address, and Scott Hamilton, American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The Fall Gala, on Sat., Oct. 24, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Conn., will advance the MMRFs innovative research portfolio. Click here, call 888-584-5463 or e-mail mmrf@benefitoffice.org to purchase tickets, donate an auction item or join a committee.
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Register today: MMRF Race for Research: Atlanta
Help raise much-needed awareness and funds for myeloma research by participating in the annual MMRF Race for Research: Atlanta at Manual's Tavern on Sunday, Nov. 1! This, fun, family-friendly event is a great way to show your support! Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 8:30 a.m. Form a team, sponsor the event or register as an individual here.
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Run a marathon or half marathon in 2010 for the MMRF Team!
The MMRF Marathon/Half Marathon Program has just released its slate of marathons and half marathons for 2010. We've added many races in a variety of locations, including the Boston Marathon. Tell the runner in your life about the MMRF Marathon/Half Marathon Program so they can use their love of running to help fund critical myeloma research. Help the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation reach the ultimate finish line, a cure for multiple myeloma, by joining the MMRF Marathon and Half Marathon Program. All funds raised through this exciting program will support research that will result in new treatments and, one day, a cure. Family and friends are welcome! To learn more, visit: MMRF Powerful Athletes Program or e-mail hoffmannj@themmrf.org.
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