CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OncLive, a leading digital provider of resources and information for oncology professionals announces the expansion of its Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) program with the addition of the George Washington Cancer Center (GW Cancer Center), announced Michael J. Hennessy Jr., president of Michael J. Hennessy Associates, parent company of OncLive®. The partnership will work towards expediting research and education in the fight against cancer.

In making the announcement, Michael J. Hennessy Jr. said, “we are honored to collaborate with one of the leading institutions in cancer research and treatment. Now, more than ever, we need develop effective new treatments and deliver exceptional cancer care.”

Through this partnership, GW Cancer Center will provide content about emerging treatment options, updates on cancer management, and interviews with researchers and oncologists for all OncLive® media platforms. The SAP program is designed to facilitate an open exchange of information among trusted peers, with the goal of improving patient care.

“Strong education and dissemination is one of the cornerstones of an academic cancer center” said Eduardo Sotomayor, MD, Cancer Center Director, “Our partnership with OncLive® will increase our ability to impact the cancer community”.

Located in the nation’s capital, GW Cancer Center is a partnership between the George Washington University, the GW Medical Faculty Associates and the GW University Hospital. The GW Cancer Center is charged with integrating all cancer-related activities in one platform. The Mission of the GW Cancer Center is to drive transformational research, personalized therapy, family-centered care, and cancer policy in the Nation’s Capital.

For more information about the SAP program, visit http://www.onclive.com/sap-partner.

About OncLive®

A digital platform of resources for practicing oncologists, OncLive.com offers oncology professionals information they can use to help provide the best patient care. OncLive® is the official website for Michael J. Hennessy Associates’ Oncology Specialty Group, which publishes OncologyLive®, Oncology Nursing News®, Oncology Business Management™ and more. Michael J. Hennessy Associates Inc. is a full-service health care communications company offering education, research and medical media, including curetoday.com and CURE® magazine, the largest U.S. consumer publication focused entirely on cancer. Combining science and humanity to make cancer understandable, CURE® reaches patients, cancer centers and advocacy groups.

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