Topics: Cancer Institute

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Hair ties: At THON, families, patients bond over common side effect

Feb 20, 2023

Some lose it during their treatment. Others have grown it back. For some, it's a badge of honor. For others, it's an ominous sign of things to come. At THON 2023, hair is important.

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Penn State recognizes McLaughlin as distinguished professor

Feb 16, 2023

Patricia McLaughlin, DEd, professor in the Department of Neural and Behavioral Sciences and a member of Penn State Cancer Institute's Next-Generation Therapies research program, is named a Distinguished Professor.

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College of Medicine research confirms exercise as treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Feb 8, 2023

Penn State College of Medicine researchers confirmed exercise can lead to meaningful reductions in liver fat for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Graduate student explains her research to Raymond Hohl, director of Penn State Cancer Institute, during the Cancer Research Day

2022 Penn State Cancer Research Day: An Event for the Trainees and by the Trainees

Feb 6, 2023

Penn State Cancer Institute hosted the 2022 Cancer Research Day to record attendance and involvement from cancer research trainees from across the University.

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Machine learning identifies drugs that could potentially help smokers quit

Jan 26, 2023

Medications like dextromethorphan, used to treat coughs caused by cold and flu, could potentially be repurposed to help people quit smoking, according to a Penn State College of Medicine study.

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Hello, I’m Nathan. What’s your name? Autism is no match for Penn State Health St. Joseph Cancer Center ambassador

Jan 11, 2023

Nathan's ability to recall names, facts and numbers is startling. His diligence in even the smallest, most banal tasks is unwavering. He’s a medal-winning, multisport athlete. And then there's his compassion.

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Flow cytometry helps unveil Schweinfurthins’ unique strategy for exposing melanoma cells

Dec 19, 2022

A derivative of the family of natural products called schweinfurthins uniquely induce cancer cell death, according to a Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Cancer Institute research study.

Carli King stands outdoors and holds the nametag badge she wore while attending the World Cancer Congress in Geneva, Switzerland.

Biomedical Sciences PhD student shares key takeaways from attending World Cancer Congress

Nov 28, 2022

Biomedical Sciences PhD student attends World Cancer Congress

A head and shoulders professional portrait of Dr. Monali Vasekar against a background image of Penn State Cancer Institute.

Cancer Institute researcher awarded grant to increase diversity in clinical trials

Nov 28, 2022

Penn State Cancer Institute researcher Dr. Monali Vasekar has received the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Award from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation.

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Nearly $50 million supports College of Medicine research, community outreach

Nov 21, 2022

Between July and September 2022, College of Medicine researchers received 177 grants and contracts totaling $49.9 million for research.

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