Research

Researcher Mimi Canto with dark hair and a light brown shirt on a blue-gray background
Research
August 7, 2026 • 4 Min

The Risk of a Dilated Pancreatic Duct

Dr. Mimi Canto and the team at Johns Hopkins have identified a dilated pancreatic duct as a risk factor for pancreatic cancer.

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Research
July 22, 2026 • 5 Min

Tackling KRAS G12D

An affiliate of the Lustgarten Foundation, the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research.

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.

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.

Survivor Stories

Pancreatic cancer patient Ellen Robbins and her husband Bob
Survivor Stories
November 2, 2022 • 3 Min

Urinary Tract Scans Lead to My Diagnosis

Ellen Robbins has the BRCA2 mutation, and that allowed her to participate in a clinical trial for her pancreatic cancer.

pancreatic cancer patient Reesa Levy
Survivor Stories
June 27, 2022 • 4 Min

Taking a Chance on a Clinical Trial

Reesa Levy traveled to find the right pancreatic cancer doctor for her, and then joined a clinical trial for a vaccine.

pancreatic cancer patient Ira Sharp
Survivor Stories
June 1, 2022 • 5 Min

The Benefit of Multiple Clinical Trials

Dr. Ira Sharp knew that his best bet for surviving pancreatic cancer was to look for clinical trials as part of his treatment.

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