Drs. Der, Cox, and Bryant headed to DC June 20 & 21 to support encourage the nations congressmen and women that Pancreatic Cancer research funding needs to be a priority in the US budget. The picture below is Dr. Der meeting with Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi.
UNC Lineberger researchers driven to fight pancreatic cancer
Kirsten Bryant, PhD, a cancer researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Channing Der, PhD, a UNC Lineberger member and the Sarah Graham Kenan Professor of Pharmacology, shared personal stories of why they're driven to fight pancreatic cancer at a breakfast in Durham on Tuesday. See the full article here: https://unclineberger.org/news/unc-lineberger-researchers-driven-to-fight-pancreatic-cancer?utm_source=lineup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10
Purple is the New Black
Dr. Channing Der and the rest of the lab were featured in an article on the Carolina Scientific blog. The article highlights the science the lab is developing as well as the motivation behind the work for many members of the lab. To see the full article visit the Carolina Scientific website here: http://www.carolinascientific.org/blog/2016/3/6/karriuinq0hkifsfj50nznalaiqxup The Carolina … Continue reading Purple is the New Black
Kirsten Bryant awarded Pathway to Leadership Grant
GRANTEE: KIRSTEN BRYANT, PHD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Research Project: Exploiting pancreatic cancer cell metabolism for therapeutic gain Award: 2015 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – AACR Pathway to Leadership Grant Award Period: October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2020 Amount: $600,000 Biographical Highlights Dr. Bryant is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory … Continue reading Kirsten Bryant awarded Pathway to Leadership Grant
Der Lab Hosts Local Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Affiliate Meeting
Last night, the Der lab welcomed members and guests of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Raleigh-Durham Affiliate (PanCAN) for a talk and tour at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Nestled in the Pagano Conference Room, Ronny Thomas, PanCAN Raleigh-Durham Affiliate Chair, introduced the night's speakers. As a Kenan Distinguished Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and … Continue reading Der Lab Hosts Local Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Affiliate Meeting
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