News from the Lab


Discovery of method to kill RCC tumors using NK cells

Bortezomib treatment & regulatory T-cell depletion enhance antitumor effects

Dean R. O'Neill Fellow and lab make breakthrough discovery of new tumor antigen in kidney cancer

Dr. Childs wins 2008 Bench-to-Bedside Award

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About Dean R. O'Neill

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National Heart Lung
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Renal Cell Cancer Trials

About Renal Cell Cancer


About Dean O'Neill's commitment to research
After Dean was diagnosed with renal cell cancer, he kept an optimistic attitude towards fighting it. He was relentless in educating himself about the disease and different treatment protocols. His determination and strength provided inspiration, support, and information to many other cancer patients. Given only a few months to live when diagnosed, he survived the disease for many years, thanks in part to the treatments by Dr. Childs’ lab. Dean’s brave fight provided valuable information to further the search for a cure for renal cell cancer.





The Dean R. O'Neill Renal Cell Cancer Research Fund is a donor-advised program under the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), which is an established 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. To make a tax-deductible contribution, you may use the FNIH online donation form or download the donation form and mail a check to:

Dean R. O’Neill Renal Cell Cancer Research Fund
c/o Foundation for the NIH
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814

Thank you, on behalf of the O’Neill family and all of the patients who will benefit from your contribution.



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