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Breaking News

August 27, 2014

It is with happy tears that I share the following news article with you entitled “Researchers discover a metabolic mechanism for resistant pancreatic cancer.” As part of our 2010-2011 Seed […]

Filed Under: Foundation News, News, Research

Researchers discover a metabolic mechanism for resistant pancreatic cancer

August 14, 2014

Originally published in Health Canal Mitochondrial function steps in to save cancer cells after tumor-driving mutation is stifled. Knock out a genetic mutation that’s a driving force behind pancreatic cancer […]

Filed Under: News, Research

Our Seed Grant Recipient Receives More Than $1 million In Funding from NIH

July 3, 2014

In our 2012-2013 Seed Grant Program Alexander Tzatsos, MD, PhD, was a recipient of a $50,000 award to study the epigenetics of pancreatic cancer. We are pleased to announce he […]

Filed Under: Foundation News, News, Research, Seed Grants

Recent study explains how green tea could reduce pancreatic cancer risk

June 5, 2014

Pancreatic cancer prevention is a very important part of our research funding programs. We are pleased to recognize Dr. Wai-Nang Lee, on his recent publication that identifies the mechanism of […]

Filed Under: News, Research

Direct Link between Obesity and Pancreatic Cancer

October 7, 2013

Posted in Medical News Today on 10/04/2013 Researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC) have found the first direct link between obesity and cancer of the pancreas. This research […]

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Metformin’s Anti-Cancer Properties Clarified in an Obesity Cell Model of Pancreatic Cancer

July 29, 2013

SiDMAP and University of Arizona researchers gain a clearer understanding of the mechanistic properties of the drug metformin. The study may explain the mechanism of how elevated circulating cholesterol, which […]

Filed Under: Foundation News, News, Research

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