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Official page of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, an NCI-designated Basic Laboratory Cancer Center since 1978. Help us #HammerDownCancer 🎗️
West Lafayette, IN
Joined February 2012
Lafayette native and Purdue graduate Shelby Sliger earned a prestigious @NSF Graduate Research Fellowship in 2025. Sliger was one of 57 undergraduates, graduate students and alumni who received the prestigious national recognition, underscoring Purdue’s leadership in research and
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RT @DaveCappelleri: Check out our new article on Microrobots for targeted drug delivery in the GI tract in @JCRnEDITORS #JCR. @PurdueEngine….
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🎉 Congrats to Lauren Ann Metskas, a @PUCancerInst member and assistant professor of biology and chemistry in @PurdueScience!. Metskas is among four #Purdue faculty singled out to receive an @NSF Early Career Development (CAREER) awards — a prestigious award in support of
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“This is the first time it’s ever been done,” Scarpelli said. Read more about the research:
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Matt Scarpelli, assistant professor in the Purdue School of Health Sciences, was part of an international all-star team of scientists that orchestrated a successful surgery and recovery of a 10-yea...
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Purdue researchers adapted cesium-131 radiotherapy to treat a dog’s brain tumor. This brachytherapy method could be a new alternative to extending the life of man’s best friend. The research team included cancer institute member and assistant professor in @PurdueHHS Matt
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RT @PurdueAgDean: Another remarkable example of @PurdueAg faculty doing ground-breaking research.
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RT @PurdueAg: Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Andy Tao, p….
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Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Purdue University’s W. Andy Tao and his associates have developed a new way to study...
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RT @KyleCottrell: This manuscript was accepted @RNAJournal .and is online ahead of publication now! Congratulations to first author Addison….
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Groundbreaking science at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research drives novel cancer therapies, leading to start-up companies and advancing promising drugs into clinical trials. Join Deputy Director Andrea Kasinski and Director Andrew Mesecar as they showcase Purdue’s
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🎓 Honoring the next generation of #Boilermaker changemakers, Philip Low will deliver @LifeAtPurdue's summer commencement address at both ceremonies Aug. 9th. A visionary in drug discovery and cancer science, @PUCancerInst member Philip Low has shaped the landscape of health
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🚨 Check out the latest preprint from the Hanna Lab — a collaboration between Ant Murphy, Basilia (BozhiI) Liu, Annaleigh Powell-Benton and more, including coauthors from the PICR community!.
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While pursuing her degree, #Boilermaker Gabriella Conjelko is changing lives. She and her twin founded #StridesForSarcoma to raise awareness of rare pediatric cancers, inspired by her young cousin’s fight. Join her tomorrow, July 25, in supporting #cancer research.
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📘 PICR member Casey Krusemark has written a new book on a powerful way to speed up drug discovery. It shows how massive libraries of DNA-linked chemicals can help scientists find promising new medicines faster.
Purdue Today’s “In Print” series is highlighting Casey Krusemark, professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology in @purduepharmacy, and his book, “DNA-encoded Library Technology for Drug Discovery.” 📚
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Each month, the @BigTenCRC highlights examples of discovery and impact from member institutions. Check out the latest, which includes a spotlight on PICR member and @purduepharmacy assoc. prof. Sandro Matosevic!.
This month’s Across the Consortium spotlights a wide range of updates from our member institutions. The July issue covers everything from grant-funded studies to community health outreach. Don't miss it!. Read more:
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