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Stay on top of the research into the science behind pancreatic cancer and meet the researches hoping to stop the disease.

53 Articles

Alexandra Newton
Research
May 2, 2019 • 5 Min

Two Enzymes May Predict Pancreatic Cancer Severity and Development

Dr. Alexandra Newton and her lab have found that the relationship between two enzymes common to cancer may play a role in pancreatic cancer prognosis.

Matthew Vander Heiden
Research
April 19, 2019 • 6 Min

New Clues in Pancreatic Cancer Weight Loss

Dr. Matthew Vander Heiden is researching how pancreatic tumors trigger weight loss in pancreatic cancer patients, and the relationship with survival.

Pancreatic microbiome
Research
February 15, 2019 • 4 Min

Pancreatic Microbiome May Hold the Key To Better Treatment

Dr. Deirdre Cohen’s research into the pancreatic microbiome has found that gut bacteria may directly influence the effectiveness of immunotherapy.

Dr. Allyson Ocean
Research
January 9, 2019 • 6 Min

Pancreatic Cancer: 2018 Highlights And Looking Forward to 2019

Dr. Allyson Ocean leads an overview of the new treatments and protocol from 2018 as well as what are the next steps in treatment for 2019.

Microscope image of periodontal bacteria
Research
May 26, 2017 • 4 Min

Periodontal Disease and Pancreatic Cancer?

Did you know that periodontal disease may predict pancreatic cancer? Researchers are finding a link between unhealthy gums and the deadly cancer.

Cancer Moonshot meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama
Research
December 30, 2016 • 4 Min

The Cancer Moonshot

Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee of Johns Hopkins is part of the Cancer Moonshot’s Blue Ribbon Panel, and she explains the goals of the program.

Micrograph of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Research
August 23, 2016 • 4 Min

Solving the Mystery of Cachexia

Researchers are looking for ways to combat cachexia, the metabolic syndrome that causes weight and muscle loss in people with cancer and other diseases.

Close up photo of microscope lenses over a slide
Research
July 28, 2016 • 6 Min

Novel Drug Therapy Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells by Reducing Levels of Antioxidants

New research finds that reducing antioxidants can help kill pancreatic cancer cells, suggesting a new direction for treatment.