Jeran with mentors, Jen Jen Yeh (L) and Channing Der (R). Jeran Stratford, a member of Jen Jen Yeh and Channing Der's labs received his PhD after successfully defending his thesis July 3, 2014. The title of his thesis was "Aberrant gene expression: diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets for pancreatic cancer." Jeran's mom flew all … Continue reading Jeran Stratford Receives his PhD
Annual Scientific Retreat…at the Beach!
Members of the Der, Cox and Campbell labs at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and members of the Wood and Counter labs at Duke University came together, once again, at Emerald Isle for their annual scientific retreat May 25-29, 2014. Read more and see the photos: https://derlabunc.wordpress.com/lab/activities/2014-scientific-beach-retreat/
Nicole Baker Receives NIH Fellowship Grant
Nicole Baker, of the Der Lab and a graduate student in the Pharmacology department, was awarded a NIH Fellowship grant, worth over $75,000 for three years. Congratulations Nicole!
Der Lab Participates in the Pancreatic Cancer Purple Stride 5K
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's Raleigh Purple Stride 5K was a success with great weather and a large turnout at NC State Centennial Campus this past Saturday. With 17 members, the Der lab team raised $12,045 and ranked second in fundraising, while our colleagues on Team UNC led the way raising $15,446, ranking #1 out … Continue reading Der Lab Participates in the Pancreatic Cancer Purple Stride 5K
Join us on May 17 for the Purple Stride Raleigh-Durham!
Kirsten Bryant of the Der lab has organized a team for the Purple Stride Raleigh-Durham. It's a 5K run scheduled for May 17th at the NC State Centennial Campus. Aside from the fact that this organization supports research, Kirsten chose to support the pancreatic cancer action network because of the resources they provide for patients. … Continue reading Join us on May 17 for the Purple Stride Raleigh-Durham!
Der Lab Volunteers at SECU Family House
The Der lab volunteered at SECU Family House and prepare a meal for its visitors. SECU Family House provides housing, healing, and hope to families with an adult patient being treated for a critical illness or injury at UNC Hospitals or its affiliated clinics If you're interested in volunteering, please visit the SECU site.
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