Aug 31, 2020 | Cancer Center News
When assessing whether or not a tumor is benign or cancerous, a needle biopsy is the usual method of diagnosis. The tissue can then be analyzed to determine what mutations are present that are specific to the patient. Because this method is invasive, it’s generally...
Aug 28, 2020 | Cancer Center News
Applications are now being accepted for the following Department of Defense (DoD) funding opportunities: Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2 Era of Hope Scholar Award Advocates are either highly encouraged or required for these funding opportunities, and Cancer Research...
Aug 27, 2020 | Cancer Center News
A team of Illinois researchers including CCIL members Andrew Smith and Pablo Perez-Pinera have created the smallest quantum dots to date. The lab found that the smaller fluorescent nanoparticles produce better single-molecule imaging results. ACS Nano published their...
Aug 26, 2020 | Cancer Center News
Congratulations to Kim Selting, CCIL Member and Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, who has been selected for the Public Voices Fellowship. The program is part of a national initiative to amplify faculty members’ expertise in ways...
Aug 19, 2020 | Cancer Center News
The Cancer Center at Illinois is a basic science research institution, where members contribute to cancer research by studying biological pathways and genetics, discover and test new drugs, improve medical imaging techniques, develop and evaluate cancer models, and...
Aug 19, 2020 | Cancer Center News
The Cancer Center at Illinois’ (CCIL) Tissue Microenvironment (TiMe) Graduate Program kicks off its 2020 – 2021 academic year with nine new trainees dedicated to advancing biomedical science and healthcare. “With every new cohort of TiMe trainees comes the...
Aug 10, 2020 | Cancer Center News
Illinois researchers are responding to the need for personalized medicine for cancer patients by developing a groundbreaking innovation: the Oncopig cancer model. This new platform will improve and accelerate cancer detection and treatment techniques....
Aug 7, 2020 | Cancer Center News
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When it comes to training neural circuits for tissue engineering or biomedical applications, a new study suggests a key parameter: Train them young. Techniques for training engineered neural circuits usually involve training them after the cells have...
Aug 6, 2020 | Cancer Center News
The Center for Advanced Study has appointed CCIL member Jeffrey Moore as one of seven new members to its permanent faculty. The designation is one of the highest forms of campus recognition with only 24 other CAS professors currently appointed. Moore received this...
Aug 5, 2020 | Cancer Center News
Renowned engineering scholar and innovator Stephen Boppart has been appointed as a Grainger Distinguished Chair of Engineering. “Steve’s accomplishments in all areas of his professional life have been exceptional and we are truly fortunate to have him as a...
Aug 4, 2020 | Cancer Center News
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, scientists and health care providers are seeking ways to keep the coronavirus from infecting tissues once they’re exposed. A new study suggests luring the virus with a decoy – an engineered,...
Aug 1, 2020 | Cancer Center News
We are proud to welcome the CCIL’s newest employee, Nibedita Chakraborty as the Research Development Coordinator. Nibedita has extensive experience in advanced data management in cancer research and previously worked as Research Program Coordinator within the West...
