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Since 1976, Sanford Burnham Prebys has been dedicated to pushing biomedical discoveries faster and further toward clinical treatment and therapies that improve human lives. We translate science into health. https://sbsdiscovery.org
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Happy birthday to Erkki Ruoslahti, 2022 #LaskerLaureate! Ruoslahti was recognized for his discoveries concerning the #integrins —key mediators of cell-matrix and cell-cell adhesion in physiology and disease. @sbpdiscovery.bsky.social https://buff.ly/4hDrpTS

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Curebound has awarded two of 17 grants totaling $8.5M to Sanford Burnham Prebys scientists. Brooke M. Emerling, PhD, aims to develop cancer drugs by targeting lipid enzymes, while Michael Jackson, PhD, investigates immune cells for lung cancer immunotherapy. Read more: bit.ly/41gf3vh

🚨 Applications are closing soon. Late-stage doctoral students and early-career postdocs are encouraged to apply to the Rising Stars Symposium—an incredible opportunity to present your research, network with faculty, and explore open postdoc positions at Sanford Burnham Prebys. Apply: bit.ly/4ixccVs

New Village Arts presents The Half-Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson, a moving portrayal of the pioneering scientist. In addition, they’ve launched Illuminating Women in Science, honoring 25 exceptional local women, including 7 of the Institute’s own scientists. More: newvillagearts.org 🔬🎭

Congratulations to Theo Tzaridis, MD, the 2024 recipient of The Eric Dudl Endowed Scholarship at Sanford Burnham Prebys, honoring Eric Dudl, a postdoc researcher lost to cancer. Tzaridis is studying immunotherapy for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a deadly brain tumor in children: bit.ly/4gyiC4t

Liver cancer is on the rise. Research from Sanford Burnham Prebys, Salk & UCSD published in Science & Nature reveals: 🔬 A critical ingredient in bile suppresses the liver’s immune response. 🔥 The advanced form of fatty liver disease (MASH) damages liver cell DNA. Read more at: bit.ly/3EhUhCz