Does RNA have the power to repair DNA? 🧬 Learn more about the research of Alessandra Brambati, PhD, at bit.ly/4e6XAMh.
Congratulations to Kate Matlin (H Ford Lab) for receiving the 2026-2027 ARCS Scholar Award!
By using innovative, patient-derived organoid models to replicate human organs in the lab, Dr. Mike Oliphant and his team aim to develop targeted therapies that strip cancer cells of their resilience. Learn more about this groundbreaking research in breast cancer at bit.ly/4u5IFa6. 🎗️🩷
How can a simple scent unlock a core memory? 💡 Memory formation is one of the brain's most fascinating processes. At the O'Hare Lab, Justin O'Hare, PhD, is leading groundbreaking research to map this exact phenomenon. Learn more at bit.ly/4um8gM9.
Metastasis is the leading cause of death in cancer patients. Dr. Heide Ford’s lab is studying how cancer cells reactivate dormant programs to spread. If we can block this cellular adaptability, we may be able to stop metastasis from occurring. 🧬 Learn more at https://bit.ly/49tBukB
One of the most frustrating challenges in oncology is why some cancer cells succumb to chemotherapy while others actively resist it. Jim Costello, PhD, and his lab are tackling this mystery head-on. Watch the full video at bit.ly/4tN2HWo.
Dopamine plays a vital role in how we move, learn and feel, but what happens when it goes wrong? Chris Ford, PhD, and his lab are researching the root causes of dopamine dysfunction to improve targeted treatments.
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Alessandra Brambati, PhD, assistant professor of pharmacology, has been inducted into the 2026 Class of Boettcher Investigators! A $250,000 grant will fund up to three years of scientific research, for her project, "Regulation of microhomology-mediated end-joining during cell division." 🎉
How does the brain’s "inhibitory brake" prevent neurological disorders, and what happens when it fails? 🧠 Learn more about the research of Katharine Smith, PhD, at bit.ly/42NVieE.
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How does a single extra chromosome profoundly shape the health, development and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome? Learn more about the work of Joaquin Espinosa, PhD, at bit.ly/3PkOnqh.
