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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · 7d

📣 Heading to Ross-Ade this Saturday? Stop by Boilermaker Crossing (9 a.m.–noon) to visit the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research team! We’ll have goodies, popcorn, and info on how you can help Hammer Down Cancer. 💛🖤

Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · 9d

Now a postdoc, Long studies chromatin and mentors the next generation of scientists. 📖 Learn about her path here: ag.purdue.edu/news/departm...

Jiaxin Long - Postdoctoral Scholar Feature

Many of us remember our high school lessons in genetics – drawing Punnett squares, examining our earlobes (attached? Detached?) or trying to roll our tongues. For Jiaxin Long, her genetics lesson…

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · 9d

“Genetics is so cool, I want to learn more!” A moment of curiosity set Jiaxin Long on a path from China to Buffalo to Purdue. At Purdue, she earned a joint master’s in statistics and computer science and a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology, studying in the lab of Joe Ogas.

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Aug 20

The research team included cancer institute member and assistant professor in the Purdue School of Health Sciences Matthew Scarpelli.

“This is the first time it’s ever been done,” Scarpelli said. Read more about the research: www.purdue.edu/hhs/news/202...

Purdue researchers help bridge brain tumor cesium-131 radiotherapy from humans to canines – News | College of Health and Human Sciences

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-year-o...

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Aug 20

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.

#dogs #VetMed #oncology #cancer #research @pucvm.bsky.social

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Aug 18

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Aug 18

Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill #cancer cells.

A team led by Andy Tao, professor of Purdue Biochemistry and member of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, developed a new way to study these processes.

Zheng Zhang, postdoctoral researcher in W. Andy Tao's Department of Biochemistry lab, loads a mass spectrometer as part of research to study cellular messengers and immune system. Zhang is first author of a new paper in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Jul 26

By refining targeted delivery mechanisms and addressing therapeutic stability, Kasinski's research seeks to unlock new strategies that improve both patient outcomes and quality of life. www.purdue.edu/research/fea...

Kasinski awarded V Foundation Translational Grant to advance first-in-class targeted RNA therapies - Research at Purdue

The $800,000 grant will support Kasinski’s pioneering work to develop novel microRNA (miRNA)-based cancer therapeutics.

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Jul 26

PICR Deputy Director Andrea Kasinski has earned an $800K Translational Grant from the The V Foundation for Cancer Research to advance her innovative miRNA-based treatments closer to the clinic.

#Cancer #CancerResearch #Oncology #VictoryOverCancer

Portrait of Purdue Institute for Cancer Research Deputy Director Andrea Kasinski

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Jul 26

A huge step for two #Purdue cancer researchers that reflects years of dedication to advancing science, mentorship and improving lives!

We're proud to have such talented researchers in our community, and wish Jason Hanna & Brittany Allen-Petersen a wonderful fall semester in the meantime. 💛 #BAPlab

Brittany Allen-Petersen @baplab.bsky.social · Jul 21

Also these beasts submitted their tenure package today!! Jason Hanna has been my ride or die since day one. I am so glad I got to establish my lab with him as a neighbor. In true academic fashion, in 9 months we will find out if we get to keep our jobs✨ #BAPlab @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Cancer treatments and Panama Canal efficiency: Purdue Innovates Incubator funds projects to advance university innovations

Purdue Innovates Incubator has awarded $100,000 from the Trask Innovation Fund to two projects that will develop Purdue University innovations for the marketplace.

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Jun 24

PICR Director Andrew Mesecar is developing patented enzyme inhibitors as treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver #cancer. Purdue Innovates' Trask Innovation Fund is helping advance this breakthrough work. #CancerResearch #CancerScience #Oncology_Innovations #BeatCancer

PICR Director / Purdue University professor Andrew Mesecar (right) and graduate student Sydney Beechboard conduct research to develop treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma. Mesecar is leading a project that has received $50,000 from Purdue Innovates Incubator to further advance the research. (Purdue University photo/Charles Jischke)

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Jun 7

To end #cancer, we must first understand it.

Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · May 31

Dig into the preprint here 👉 purdue.link/ia4eur

The work explores a potential new therapeutic approach for combating triple-negative breast #cancer, and is the first first-author publication from grad student Addison Young & the first publication for the lab's four undergraduate co-authors.

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · May 31

From the Department of #Biochemistry in Purdue's College of Agriculture, Cottrell and Golden are at the conference with current and former lab members. The Cottrell Lab's participation comes at a timely moment, as the team recently posted its first independent preprint to BioRxiv. 🎉

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · May 31

Representing Purdue's growing strength in #RNA science, researchers, including Purdue Institute for Cancer Research investigator Kyle Cottrell, Barbara Golden and lab members, are in San Diego at #rna2025!

Pictured (from left): Isabelle Juhler, Addison Young, Rui (Gary) Gan, Barbara Golden, Pallavi Joshi, Kyle Cottrell, Cassandra Smoak

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Kyle Cottrell @kylecottrell.bsky.social · Mar 31

The Cottrell lab is in Indy for Pink Out the Statehouse. @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social www.hoosierbcadvocates.com/registration...

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Feb 16

🏅 Huge congratulations to renowned analytical chemist, pioneer in the field of mass spectrometry, and #Purdue University distinguished professor Graham Cooks on being named the recipient of the Science History Institute's 2025 Othmer Gold Medal!

Read the full announcement: lnkd.in/g7SfCu9n

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Dec 31

💪 Persistence makes progress.

Here's to 2025. 🎇

#Purdue #Cancer #Science #NewYear #HappyNewYear #HappyNYE #Happy2025 #Research #NewYearsEve #celebrate #NewYear2025 #Indiana #College

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Dec 25

✨ Happy holidays to all, from our #Purdue family to yours. 🌲

#holidays #Indiana #Christmas #MerryChristmas #happyholidays #HappyHanukkah #Hanukkah

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Dec 23

🎗️ 2025 #HammerDownCancer match-ups 🚂
Mark your calendar for opportunities in the new year to cheer on Purdue Athletics and fuel the fight against #cancer.

1/10: Purdue Wrestling
1/24: @boilerball.bsky.social
2/19: Purdue Women's Basketball

#sports #Purdue #NCAA @bigtenacademic.bsky.social

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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Dec 19

Behind every giant leap in cancer research is a #Boilermaker, whose generosity gives support and encouragement every step of the way in the fight against #cancer. 🎁 This holiday season, give the gift of opportunity, innovation, and discovery. purdue.university/3ZDyE7S

#OncSky #health #Purdue

Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Dec 15

🎓Congratulations, Class of 2024 — you did it! ✨

Your passion, curiosity, and persistence inspire us all, and we can't wait to see how your next giant leaps make an impact on the world! #PurdueWeDidIt #boilerup #Purdue #Graduation #Commencement #HigherEd #Classof2024

Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Dec 3

1️⃣ in 1,000.

Congratulations to Kinam Park, PICR member and prof. of both Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutics at #Purdue, on being named in @clarivate.bsky.social's 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers. Of the world’s population of scientists, only 1 in 1,000 make the cut. purdue.link/hcr24

Showalter Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Pharmaceutics Kinam Park holds a petri dish within a graphic that recognizes Park's achievement of being named one of Clarivate's 2024 Highly Cited Researchers

Purdue Institute for Cancer Research @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social · Nov 28

Wishing your Millie a happy birthday!🥳

This 10-year-young Sheltie is Millie, too. Although this Millie has bladder cancer, she has new hope through a pioneering immunotherapy clinical trial launched by #Purdue & Akston Biosciences.

Health, happiness, and a wonderful 🦃-day to Millies everywhere.

Millie, a 10-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, is receiving treatment with the anti-cPD-L1 mAb at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. She is pictured with Dr. Deborah Knapp, lead veterinarian on the study.