Congratulations to the running RAScals for being the third fastest team at the Blue Ribbon Run this weekend! We have some marathon heroes to be proud of: Coming in first place for the Running RAScals and first place in his age group was Clint Stalnecker. Additionally, big congrats to first time individual medalist Kristė Drizyte-Miller, who placed third … Continue reading DER LAB BLUE RIBBON RUN 2023
MASS Spec Seminar Series
Please welcome Clint Stalnecker to the Mass Spec Seminar Series. The event will occur at Mary Ellen Jones Building 3116 tomorrow, 3/23, at 11:30am. Clint Stalnecker will be presenting a talk about a systems-wide analysis he performed with his team in KRAS mutant cancers to have a greater understanding on how mutant KRAS drives cancer … Continue reading MASS Spec Seminar Series
Channing Der Interviewed by the Guardian
Channing Der guides the Guardian through the history of the "Undruggable RAS Mutation."
Der Lab Publishes in Cancer Discovery
UNC Lineberger’s Channing Der, PhD, and Antje Schaefer, PhD. UNC UNC Lineberger's Channing Der, Ph.D. Sarah Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor in the UNC School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology was the co-corresponding author of a paper published in Cancer Discovery. Antje Schaefer, Ph.D., research assistant professor in the UNC School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology, … Continue reading Der Lab Publishes in Cancer Discovery
Der Lab Volunteers at SECU Family House
December 15, 2019 On Sunday, the Der lab prepared a taco bar for the guests at the Family House. Together, they made ground beef, rice, beans, vegetables, and homemade pico de gallo served in soft tacos, as well as cookies and sweet tea. The Der lab also had the opportunity to sit down and eat … Continue reading Der Lab Volunteers at SECU Family House
Der Lab Goes Purple for Pancreatic Awareness
For the month of November, the Der and Cox labs have gone purely purple. The dress code is inspired by the official pancreatic cancer ribbon and is worn all month to bring awareness to pancreatic cancer. See ABC 11's interview with Dr. Jen Jen Yeh and Dr. Kirsten Bryant here. Photos courtesy of the UNC … Continue reading Der Lab Goes Purple for Pancreatic Awareness
Researchers find KRAS gene mutation differences have implications for pancreatic cancer treatment
A new study from University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers reveals important findings about how a common genetic mutation in pancreatic cancer works to drive tumor growth. In the journal Cancer Discovery, researchers led by UNC Lineberger’s Channing Der, PhD, and Aaron Hobbs, PhD, reported details of the role of a particular mutation … Continue reading Researchers find KRAS gene mutation differences have implications for pancreatic cancer treatment
Channing Der Quoted by Bloomberg
Right DirectionThe findings follow data this summer that showed half of those treated with Amgen’s drug at a wide range of doses responded. The latest results more than doubled the number of patients treated with the highest dose and tracked them for three more months. It’s too early to know how long the benefits will last and … Continue reading Channing Der Quoted by Bloomberg
Congratulations, Dr. Irem Dagliyan!
Congratulations to Irem Dagliyan for successfully passing her doctoral defense! Irem presented Low dose vertical inhibition of ERK MAPK cascade for the treatment of KRAS-mutant cancer in 4007 Genetic Medicine Building. Afterword, she celebrated her success with her labmates, friends, and family. We are excited for Irem to begin her new journey as Dr. Irem Dagliyan! … Continue reading Congratulations, Dr. Irem Dagliyan!
Der Lab Blue Ribbon Tour 2019
August 5, 2019 Today, the Der and Cox labs were visited by the Blue Ribbon group of Wilmington, NC. The Blue Ribbon Run raises money for the Julie M. Brown and Christina M. Gianoplus Fund for Colon Cancer Research from Wilmington, NC. Members of the group included Ana Boudreau, event founder, and Sarah Powell, a … Continue reading Der Lab Blue Ribbon Tour 2019
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