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Who We Are

Our media specialists are available for all of your cancer inquiries and as a source for story ideas about the latest advances in cancer research and treatment. Contact the Public Relations team at PublicRelations@MDAnderson.org or by calling 713-792-0655.

Additional information for journalists and answers to frequently asked questions are available below.

Preferred UT MD Anderson Style

The institution¡¯s full name is Â鶹ӳ»­ MD Anderson Cancer Center. Use the full name in the initial reference to the institution in all print and online materials. On second reference and thereafter, UT MD Anderson is the preferred name. In general, follow these points:

• Capitalize The in Â鶹ӳ»­ MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Avoid abbreviations or incorrect styles often used but not preferred or endorsed by UT MD Anderson including: MDACC, UTMDACC, MDA, The Anderson

Embargo Policy

Staff journalists or freelancers on assignment for an established publication are eligible to receive advance, embargoed material from UT MD Anderson. Writers of internal newsletters and suppliers of financial advice are not eligible. Eligible persons must agree to abide by the following conditions:

• Embargoed information will not be made public in any format, including print media, television, radio or via the Internet, before the date and time specified by UT MD Anderson. Precise embargo dates accompany all advanced materials.
• Journalists may not redistribute information within or outside their news organization with the following exception. Journalists may share embargoed papers with experts in the field for the purpose of obtaining relevant commentary.
• When sharing material with third parties for review, embargoed materials must be clearly labeled with the embargo date and time. 
• Journalists are responsible for ensuring that all third parties honor the embargo date.
• Supporting materials provided by UT MD Anderson, such as graphics, audio, and video clips must be credited to the appropriate source. These materials may not be used to illustrate stories unrelated to UT MD Anderson without permission.
• Failure to adhere to this policy will result in revocation of access to all future embargoed material from UT MD Anderson.

Media Visitation Policy

Any requests for interviews on campus must be made in advance to the Public Relations office to be reviewed and approved. An escort from the Public Relations team is required for all journalists while on campus. Our media specialists can provide guidance on parking options and help to coordinate the most appropriate options. We have strict rules regarding patient confidentiality and consideration. Therefore, we must have consent forms signed when visiting journalists wish to use names or photos of patients. For more information, review the Media Visitation Terms of Use. For documentary other filming projects by third-party organizations, please submit a request to film on campus.