Read Abstracts of Dr. Alana Welm and Dr. Andrea M. Mastro:
Dr. Alana Welm, Investigator, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah
In order to make progress in understanding the biology of breast cancer, and to develop new drugs against the disease, we must find ways to experiment with tumor cells in the most physiologically relevant way possible... Read more...
Dr. Andrea M. Mastro, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PAThe threat of metastastes or re-occurance of metastases is a constant concern for a cancer survivor. Every headache is a brain metastasis, every joint ache is bone metastasis, every digestive upset is liver metastasis... Read more...
KISS1 Research Results:METAvivor's first research grant supported research which shows that KISS1 prevents seeded cancer cells from growing into full blown metastases.
The research also determined that KISS1 may be altering how the immune system controls a tumor. Follow-on research is now being done that will set the groundwork for the development of drugs that mimic KISS1 activity... Read more...
DAN WELCH, PhD – OUR 2010 GRANT RECIPIENT
A View from the Bench: An Interview with Dr. Patricia Steeg
Molecular biologist Patricia Steeg is Chief of the Women's Cancers Section, at the Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute. She directs our Center of Excellences that is studying breast cancer brain metastases....
read more...METAvivor Research and Support Inc., is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All contributions are tax deductible under section 170 of the Code.
