Dr. Anna Gukovskaya from UCLA, a past Hirshberg Foundation Seed Grant recipient, has received more than $8 million in 5-year funding from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and […]
Breaking News
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 […]
Researchers discover a metabolic mechanism for resistant pancreatic cancer
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 […]
Our Seed Grant Recipient Receives More Than $1 million In Funding from NIH
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 […]
Recent study explains how green tea could reduce pancreatic cancer risk
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 […]
Direct Link between Obesity and Pancreatic Cancer
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 […]