In recognition of National Research Month, we’re shining a light on extraordinary scientific advances gaining momentum in pancreatic cancer. To date, the Hirshberg Foundation has funded over 120 Seed Grant projects leading to significant NIH funding, clinical trials, and improved patient outcomes. Groundbreaking ideas are coming to fruition, including the use of artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans for pancreatic cancer patients and an mRNA vaccine in the pipeline to prevent disease recurrence. The greater pancreatic cancer research community remains committed to discovering answers and we are watching them turn an exciting corner.
This month and throughout the year, we look forward to sharing news from our UCLA laboratories, Seed Grant projects, and updates directly from the headlines. Your generous support has allowed us to increase our research efforts worldwide and we look forward to announcing the results of their efforts!
ACTIVITY SUMMARY REPORT
The UCLA Activity Summary Report includes a comprehensive overview of advancements in research and patient care. From 66 open clinical trials to individual Seed Grant updates, and news from the Agi Hirshberg Center for Pancreatic Diseases – the latest report details this progress over the past year.
RESEARCH LABORATORIES
The Hirshberg Foundation’s UCLA laboratories have propelled research forward in the global medical community. The collaboration between the Hirshberg Translation Laboratory and the Sahin-Toth Laboratory is central to our work on campus as they make great strides forward.
NCCN GUIDELINES
The Hirshberg Foundation is a sponsor of the NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Pancreatic Cancer. These extensive guidelines include clinical trials and studies, care options, treatment protocols, and much more.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
At the latest APA meeting, lectures were led by researchers from Mayo Clinic, Cedars Sinai, and MD Anderson Cancer Center each discussing innovation in the AI space as it relates to early detection and diagnostic tests. Take a look at our APA Video on AI, a symposium funded by the Hirshberg Foundation.
With your support, we are empowering the medical community to pursue groundbreaking research and initiatives that make an impact across the globe.