``Cancer: Treatments and Cures in the 21st Century'': Cytoclonal's Founder Featured in Panel Discussion.Business Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2001 A PBS-produced program entitled "Cancer: Treatments and Cures in the 21st Century" will be rebroadcast this month by local public TV stations and cable systems nationwide. Expressing optimism for cancer patients because of advancements in drug development were panelists on the "McCuistion" series. Now in its tenth year, the "McCuistion" series, hosted by Dennis McCuiston, is broadcast nationally by local stations. Panelists on the program are Robert Collins Jr., M.D., Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation Bone Marrow Transplantation Definition The bone marrow—the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones—contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. , UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas; Patrick Leavey, M.D., Pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. Oncologist, Children's Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas; Leonard Zwelling, M.D., MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration , VP. Research Administration, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston; and Dr. Arthur P. Bollon, Founder and Vice Chairman of Cytoclonal Pharmaceutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CYPH CYPH Cyclophilin ). Dr. Bollon discussed advances in cancer research based on sequencing of the human genome The human genome is the genome of Homo sapiens, which is composed of 24 distinct pairs of chromosomes (22 autosomal + X + Y) with a total of approximately 3 billion DNA base pairs containing an estimated 20,000–25,000 genes. and new approaches to drug development using computer-based drug design employed at Cytoclonal. Program schedules for the "McCuistion" series may be obtained from the local Public Broadcasting public broadcasting: see broadcasting. Stations (PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, ) and cable stations. It is funded by the Foundation for Responsible Television and by contributions from corporations, foundations and individuals. Cytoclonal Pharmaceutics is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of therapeutic products for the treatment and prevention of cancer, infectious and genetic diseases (www.cytoclonal.com). Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this news release may be considered "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. |
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