November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it is vital for individuals to stay informed about the latest developments on this global health concern. Lung cancer is not only one of the leading cancers in the United States but around the world. At the UCI Cancer Research Institute, we aim to raise awareness about the…
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the UCI Cancer Research Institute is highlighting the facts and statistics. Breast Cancer affects millions of people globally, and it’s estimated that in the United States there will be over 300,000 individuals diagnosed this year. There are many different types of breast cancer that can affect both men and women….
On September 19, The Cancer Research Institute hosted its third “Conquering Cancer Series” seminar. In front of a crowd of 40+ individuals, Dr. Alyssa Bujnak, Dr. Krishnansu Tewari, and Cate Le discussed the world of tackling Ovarian Cancer from the eyes of a researcher, surgeon, and survivor. Ovarian cancer is a growth of cells that…
Siblings can be each other’s steadfast companions through life’s continuous ups and downs. Sisters, in particular, offer a unique blend of support and challenge, forming an unbreakable bond. History is adorned with iconic sister duos: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who built a media and fashion empire, and Venus and Serena Williams, who transformed the world…
Congratulations to the 2024 YSF Program Class!! After an immersive 5-week journey, the 2024 completed their journey with a 3-minute oral presentation followed by a poster session. The 11th and 12th graders did amazing work and should be proud of what they accomplished. The Cancer Research Institute sponsors a summer program for high school students…
CRI would like to welcome its 2024 Youth Science Fellow cohort!! Since 1992, the Cancer Research Institute has sponsored a summer program for high school students to gain their first real world experience in laboratory-based cancer research. During this six-week program, students will dedicate around 30 hours a week by working closely with faculty, students,…
Congratulations to Professor Selma Masri and PhD student Bridget Fortin
On May 23, The Cancer Research Institute hosted its second “Conquering Cancer Series” seminar. In front of a crowd of 35+ individuals, Dr. Charles Limoli, Dr. Aaron B. Simon, and Aulton Kohn Jr. discussed the world of tackling Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors from the eyes of a researcher, surgeon, and survivor. Brain and spinal…
“Conducting cancer research is working with others to fill a bucket one drop at a time to achieve results that better serve cancer patients.” Paige Halas sits quietly at her lab station. Her mind focused on the tasks at hand. She works diligently on her experiment while raising her head occasionally to give several colleagues…
The Cancer Research Institute had an outstanding year in publications. All the collaborative teams worked hard to have many papers published. Below is a list of all the publications and their respective links. Bogi Andersen & Max Plikus A Roadmap for a Consensus Human Skin Cell Atlas and Single-Cell Data Standardization. J Invest Dermatol READ…