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The spring issue of
Pathways
features Program 4: Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, world-renowned chef Grant Achatz battle with tongue cancer, and the many UCCRC members in
Chicago Magazine’s
list of best doctors.
Chuan He, PhD, Associate Professor of Chemistry, and member of the UCCRC Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics Program, and his colleagues reported the crystal structure of the human DNA repair protein ABH2 complexed to DNA in the April 24th issue of
Nature.
Kevin White, PhD, Professor of Human Genetics, Director of the Institute for Genomics and Systems Biology, and member of the UCCRC Cell Signaling and Gene Regulation Program reports the discovery of a new protein associated with breast cancer prognosis in the April 15th issue of
Molecular Systems Biology
.
Everett Vokes is the first Recipient of the ASCO Translational Research Professorship
Marcus Peter,
PhD, Professor in the Ben May Department for Cancer Research, and member of the UCCRC
Cell Signaling and Gene Regulation Program, and his colleagues recently reported in the April 1st issue of
Genes and Development
the identification of a family of microRNAs, miR-200, that appear to act as master regulators of a key process that occurs during the progression of carcinomas.
This issue of “In the News” highlights three of the UCCRC’s greatest strengths: pharmacogenomics, translational research, and immunotherapy.
Fox News featured the Forefront Stitchers as part of American Idol Campaign. The Forefront Stitchers is a special group of volunteers who donate time, talent, and materials to help make our patients comfortable.
Lori Ovitz’s “Facing the Mirror” Program, which helps cancer patients deal with their disease and the adverse impacts of therapy..
Everett Vokes, MD, and his team effectively treated Chef Grant Achatz’s cancer without removing part of his tongue. Achatz has been called the nation’s best chef by Gourmet magazine.
Dorothy Sipkins, MD, PhD, among four University of Chicago scientists to receive $8 million in innovation awards from the National Institutes of Health.
Ursula Storb, MD, is one of three U of C scholars awarded the distinction of fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
U.S.News and World Report
Rankings
Richard Schilsky, MD, will be the new President-elect of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. ASCO’s membership includes almost 25,000 oncology practitioners.
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Ellen and Melvin Gordon have made a donation of $25 million for the Center for Integrative Science
UCCRC Honors Tyler Jacks, PhD, with Shubitz Prize
$25 million gift from Jules and Gwen Knapp will help build 10-story medical research facility at the University of Chicago
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