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Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Pandol to discuss How Global Collaboration is Making a Difference

March 10, 2018

The Hirshberg Foundation is excited to have Dr. Stephen Pandol joining us at the 14th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer to discuss how medical professionals from around the world are […]

Filed Under: News, Symposium Speaker Spotlight

Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Panel Discussion – Perspectives from Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

March 10, 2018

The Hirshberg Foundation is honored to share the stories of pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers from our past three Symposium Patient Panels. These honest and frank discussions give us all […]

Filed Under: News, Symposium Speaker Spotlight

New research sheds light on pancreatic cancer biology & role of common p53 mutation

February 16, 2018

New research from Seed Grant recipient, Marina Pasca di Magliano, PhD, from the University of Michigan has deepened our understanding of the biology of pancreatic cancer, crucial to the development […]

Filed Under: News, Research, Seed Grants

The Hirshberg Foundation funds UCLA School of Nursing Project

January 25, 2018

In a new study conducted by the UCLA School of Nursing, researchers will assess how supportive care can increase the overall quality of life, and potentially survival rates, in pancreatic […]

Filed Under: Foundation News, News

New study establishes that ATM activity poses a major barrier to the development of cancer in the pancreas by maintaining genomic stability.

December 11, 2017

A new study published by our 2014-15 Seed Grant recipient, Yiannis Drosos, PhD has uncovered information that can help diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer tumors. 

Filed Under: News, Research, Seed Grants

New two-pronged approach targets pancreatic stellate cells to prevent pancreatic cancer tumor growth

November 13, 2017

New research conducted at the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research in Liverpool, New South Wales, has found a new approach to treating pancreatic cancer. The research, published in Oncotarget, […]

Filed Under: News, Research

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