UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers, including our Scientific Advisory Board member and close collaborator, Dr. Timothy Donahue have uncovered a therapy that subdues tumor growth. The study, published in […]
Research Identifies Loss of Protein Linking Chronic Pancreatitis to Pancreatic Cancer, May Present New Tailored Therapy
Chronic pancreatitis is a known risk factor for the development of pancreatic cancer. However, the genetic alterations that cause this chronic inflammation and therefore predispose the patient to malignant transformation […]
Key Protein for Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth Discovered, May Provide Therapeutic Target
Pancreatic cancer is particularly deadly because it is often found in advanced stages when the tumor has grown too large and spread from the pancreas making removal impossible. In order […]
Research Into The Pancreatic Cancer Microenvironment May Provide Novel Treatment Avenues
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat in part because of the poorly understood and complex mechanisms of disease progression. Pancreatic cancer is characterized by the […]
New research illuminates complex architecture of pancreatic cancer tumors
Recently published research from Seed Grant recipient, Matteo Ligorio, MD, PhD, of Harvard Medical School has expanded our understanding of how the stromal microenvironment shapes a pancreas tumor and can […]
New Publication by Seed Grant Awardees from UCLA
We are pleased to share that the January 2019 issue of Pancreas features an article titled “Emerging Evidence for the Clinical Relevance of Pancreatic Cancer Exosome,” written by the Director […]