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Dr. Despina Siolas
Research
June 10, 2026 • 5 Min

Cracking the KRAS Code

Dr. Despina Siolas is focusing her research on new treatments for pancreatic cancer, particularly ones that go after KRAS mutations.

Cancer cells in green and blue
Research
June 4, 2026 • 4 Min

Final Results of the Daraxonrasib Trial Are Unprecedented

When Dr. Brian Wolpin read the final results from the phase III daraxonrasib trial, everyone was on their feet at the 2026 ASCO meeting.

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Research
May 18, 2026 • 3 Min

Accessing Daraxonrasib: A Quick Primer

Daraxonrasib, the first KRAS drug for pancreatic cancer, is now available through an expanded access program, but your physician must apply for you.

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Research
April 30, 2026 • 5 Min

2026 AACR Annual Meeting Gives Hope for the Future

Research highlights from the 2026 AACR Meeting featured advances in pancreatic cancer treatment, focusing on KRAS and vaccines,

Dr. Jeffrey Crawford, a man in a white doctor's coat and tie, from the shoulders up.
Research
April 14, 2026 • 5 Min

Large Clinical Trial For Cachexia Treatment

Lead investigator Dr. Jeffrey Crawford reports on the positive results from a cachexia clinical trial of a new immunotherapy drug to treat the condition.

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Research
March 16, 2026 • 5 Min

Certain Oral Microbes May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Dr. Jiyoung Ahn is leading research into how the oral microbiome is related to the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Vincent Picozzi is wearing a blue shirt and a striped tie, with wire framed glasses
Research
March 4, 2026 • 4 Min

FDA Approves Tumor Treating Fields For Locally Advanced Disease

Dr. Vincent Picozzi explains how the recently approved tumor treating fields device is changing the game for pancreatic cancer patients.

Dr. Allyson Ocean, a woman with long brown hair in a pink jacket and a print shirt.
Research
February 13, 2026 • 5 Min

An Update on Drugs for KRAS Mutations

Drugs for KRAS are the focus of a number of clinical trials, and Dr. Allyson Ocean comments on the status of this research.

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Research
February 3, 2026 • 5 Min

Research Highlights from ASCO GI 2026

The latest research on drugs targeting KRAS and new immuotherapy combinations were among the highlights of ASCO GI 2026.

Dr Brian Wolpin
Research
January 15, 2026 • 4 Min

New Neoadjuvant Treatment in Trials

Dr. Brian Wolpin provides an analysis of the latest data on a new neoadjuvant treatment for tumors that can be removed.

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Research
January 5, 2026 • 7 Min

Rewinding 2025: A Year in Pancreatic Cancer Research

We take a look back at the research developments in 2025: KRAS, earlier detection and screening, vaccines, and clinical trials.

Dr. Bryson Katona
Research
December 16, 2025 • 5 Min

A Pancreas-Specific Blood Test Reaches Key Validation Milestones

Dr. Bryson Katona explains the advances in the latest pancreas-specific early detection blood test, to identify cancer at stage I and II.