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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · 23d

New from Pancreatic Research Monthly: Dr. Eil's lab explores restoring T cell function to boost immunotherapy. Dr. Ralle's lab investigates if copper levels can track cancer stage.

Research is hope. 🔬

#PancreaticCancerResearch #OHSU #Science #cancerresearch #pancreaticcancer

Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · 25d

Join us for the Pancreatic Cancer Thrivership Community Conference. Half-day gathering for patients, families, and caregivers to engage in real dialogue with doctors and researchers. Come to learn, share, and shape the future of care—together.
Scan QR code register!
#PancreaticCancer #Thrivership

Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · 25d

We are so glad to be your community. Your strength is our inspiration, and the collaborative discoveries made at BCC are what drive us all forward. We're in this together.
#MotivationMonday #PancreaticCancer #Community #Research #Hope #cancerresearch

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Sep 3

This summer, BCCPC supported STEMPrep interns Olayinka Lamikanra & Tania Chavez at OHSU. 🌟

STEMPrep builds a 10-yr pipeline to train diverse STEM leaders through mentorship, research & community.
#STEMPrep #DiversityInSTEM #FutureScientists

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎉 Congrats to Katherine Pelz on receiving an NCI F30 Fellowship! Katherine studies how the RNA binding protein HuR drives pancreatic cancer metastasis. Her work under Dr. Brody’s mentorship aims to uncover new ways to target disease spread. A huge achievement! #cancerresearch #womeninstem

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Jul 9

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Robert Eil and Dr. Patrick Worth!

Drs. Worth and Eil have been promoted to Associate Professor. This well-deserved recognition reflects their outstanding contributions to cancer care, research, and education.
#cancerresearch #pancreaticcancer #science #doctor

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Jul 8

Grateful to host Dr. Laura Attardi of Stanford for her talk on p53’s role in PDAC & lung cancer. Brilliant insights into tumor suppression & cancer initiation. #PDAC #pancreaticcancer #cancerresearch #womeninstem

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Jun 26

Honored to host our External Advisory Board! Their guidance is invaluable in shaping the BCCPC’s strategic direction. Huge thanks to our distinguished board members for their commitment to advancing pancreatic research & improving patient outcomes. #PancreaticCancer #cancerresearch

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Jun 16

Every breakthrough in cancer care begins with someone showing up—early, curious, and committed. Here’s to the quiet heroes behind the science, working for brighter outcomes. 💜

#CancerResearch #PancreaticCancer #MondayMotivation #BrendenColson #ScienceMatters

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Jun 10

Congrats to Dr. Gabriel Cohn! From backyard experiments to cutting-edge cancer research, Gabe just defended his PhD at OHSU. His work on MYC’s spatial regulation reveals new insights into DNA repair and tumor biology. 🎓🔬 #PhDDefense #CancerResearch #OHSU #pancreaticcancer #postdoclife

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Jun 5

Planning two upcoming events with the Brenden Colson Center: one for pancreatic cancer patients & families, and another for providers focused on research & clinical trials. Honored to help create these spaces for care and connection. 💜
#PancreaticCancer #CancerCare #Oncology

Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Jun 4

Congrats to Dr. Katie Blise on winning the Sigma Xi Award! Her research uses ML to decode tumor cell interactions in pancreatic cancer, revealing immune biomarkers that may predict treatment response. A major step toward more personalized cancer care!
#CancerResearch #pancreaticcancer #womeninstem

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Jun 3

The OHSU High Risk Clinic supports high-risk individuals through screening and lifestyle changes—like quitting smoking, nutrition advice & exercise planning.

#PancreaticCancer #Prevention #OHSU #HighRiskClinic #LifestyleSupport #CancerWellness #BCCPC

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 28

New OHSU research funded by the Brenden Colson Center shows how cells regulate pressure & glucose transport—key to understanding pancreatic disease. Lead author: Charlie Springer, PhD. Published in Journal of Membrane Biology. Read more: bit.ly/csbccpc
#GlucoseTransport #OHSU #DiabetesResearch

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 22

Meet Dr. Tingting Zhang, a postdoc at BCCPC! Her work in the Sears Lab explores CAFs in MYC-high PDAC tumors. She joins us from Wuhan with a PhD in Cancer Biology. Welcome to Portland, Tingting! 🌱 #PancreaticCancer #CancerResearch #Postdoc #PDAC #OHSU #WomenInSTEM

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 20

Exciting news! Dr. ElSheikh from the Sears and Brody Lab has been selected for the 2025–2027 T32 Experimental Therapeutics in Cancer program at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute! Honored to support the next generation of translational cancer researchers. #T32 #CancerResearch #PostdocLife #OHSU

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 19

Rest is not idleness. It’s healing. Your body deserves care and compassion.
#MotivationMonday #RestIsHealing #CancerSupport #cancerresearch #pancreaticcancerawareness

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 15

New JCO study from Teresa Zimmers, PhD: Tocilizumab + gem/nab-paclitaxel didn't change median OS, but improved 18-mo survival and reduced cachexia in adv pancreatic cancer. IL-6 blockade may support precision anticachexia strategies.

To read:
bit.ly/tz51525

#PancreasResearch #Cachexia #JCO #BCCPC

Randomized Phase II Study of Nab-Paclitaxel and Gemcitabine With or Without Tocilizumab as First-Line Treatment in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: Survival and Cachexia

PURPOSEThis randomized phase-II trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02767557) compared efficacy of gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (Gem/Nab) with or without the anti–interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor anti...

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 13

Some days are heavy. Some are hopeful. All of them matter.
Take it one breath, one moment, one act of grace at a time. 💜
We see you. We’re with you.

#PancreaticCancer #pancreaticcancerawareness #cancerresearch #OneDayAtATime #CancerSupport #GraceAndGrit

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 9

Dr. Lei Wang from @ohsuknight.bsky.social
is developing fluorescent contrast agents to improve surgery. His Brenden-Colson–funded work is advancing imaging tech for better pancreatic cancer outcomes. Brilliant science making a difference. #CancerResearch #pancreaticcancer #portland #pancan

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 8

Meet Dr. Assmaa ElSheikh! From Egypt to OHSU, her path blends personal experience & groundbreaking science. She’s now focused on PDAC therapies that bring lab work closer to patient care.
#OHSU #PhysicianScientist #ResearchMatters #WomenInScience #portland #pancreaticcancer

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 7

PDAC is the most common pancreatic cancer—and one of the hardest to detect early. Our team is working to change that. Early research = early hope.
#PDAC #PancreaticCancer #CancerResearch #Portland #PanCan

Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 6

Clinicians: Do your patients have a first-degree relative with pancreatic cancer? A BRCA mutation? Hereditary pancreatitis? Refer to the Pancreatic High Risk Clinic for surveillance and support.
#GeneticRisk #CancerPrevention #PancreasHealth #BCCPC #Portland #Oregon #pancan #cancerresearch

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · May 1

May is AAPI Heritage Month. Native Hawaiians have a 60% higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer, and Japanese Americans face a 30% higher risk vs. European Americans. We need equity in cancer care and research. #AAPIHeritageMonth #PancreaticCancer

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Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social · Apr 29

At the Brenden Colson Center, our dedicated team finds purpose in providing compassionate care and unwavering support for those facing pancreatic cancer. Together, we make a difference. 💪 #PancreaticCancer #Hope #Support #Care #Research #Gandhi #cancerresearch #MakingADifference #portland