Category: PI’s Blogs
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ACS 2025 HopeTalks
Last week, I was invited to share my group’s research on pancreatic cancer at 2025 HopeTalks hosted by the UIUC Chapter of American Cancer Society. The enthusiasm and curiosity exhibited by the student attendees were truly inspiring.
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Legacy of Cook County Hospital
During my visit to the University of Illinois Chicago in February 2025, I lodged in a hotel with unique exterior and interior. The hotel has a small museum about its history. This hotel building was the old Cook County Hospital building which has a rich history of addressing healthcare disparity across Chicago. It was an…
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Advancing Precision Imaging in Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most challenging cancers to diagnose and treat, largely due to its dense tumor microenvironment. Our latest study in Advanced Science takes a significant step forward by developing DNA origami-cyanine (Do-Cy) nanocomplexes – a novel approach for selectively imaging KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer cells (PCCs) while excluding cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs). By…
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Disclaimer
Posts under “PI’s blog” are the personal views, opinions and thoughts of the Principal Investigator on various topics. These posts do not reflect the view of the group members, Department, University and Funding Agencies.