Information for the Media

The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Public Relations Office coordinates cancer-related news, events and publications. Public Information Officers are available to respond to inquiries from members of the media and provide interview coordination with experts and patients and news release distribution. News releases are posted on our web site as soon as embargoes are lifted and are available on an embargoed basis through Eurekalert, NewsWise and direct email news release services through the Johns Hopkins Medicine Marketing and Communications Office.

About the Kimmel Cancer Center:

Members of the media should use the shortened version of our name, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, to refer to experts or the cancer center. Press Guidelines regarding HIPAA and Patient Privacy

Background on the Kimmel Cancer Center
Who is Sidney Kimmel?
History of Johns Hopkins - includes information on the four founding physicians and why is it "Johns"?
Facts and Figures
Timeline of Discoveries

Media Relations Contact:

Vanessa Wasta
Associate Director, Media Relations and Web Projects
Office of Public Affairs
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
410-614-2916
wastava@jhmi.edu