University of Georgia

Karen Abbott, PhD

August 18, 2019

Karen Abbott, PhDUniversity of Georgia Targeting Tumor-Specific Glycosylation: Discovery of Novel Membrane Receptors Dr. Abbott’s work is focused on discovering new tumor-specific targets on the surface of cancer cells. Tumor-targeted therapy regimens will have less toxic side effects to normal tissues, and lead to a better quality of life for patients. This project is based […]

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Shelley Hooks, PhD

August 17, 2019

Shelley Hooks, PhDUniversity of Georgia A One-Two Punch: Dual Mechanisms for RGS inhibition of cell survival signals Acquired chemoresistance, in which patients whose tumors initially respond to cisplatin ultimately relapse with drug-resistant disease, is a major factor in the low survival rate among ovarian cancer patients. To address this clinical problem, it is absolutely necessary […]

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