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Michelle LeBeau
Professor, Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Director, The Cancer Research Center, Department of Human Genetics, Committee on Cancer Biology, Committee on Genetics

Human tumors are characterized by recurring chromosomal abnormalities.During the past decade, the genes that are located at the breakpoints of a number of recurring chromosomal abnormalities in human tumors have been identified.Molecular analysis has revealed, that alterations in the level of expression of these genes, or in the properties...View profile

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Prof. Thomas Gajewski honored for pioneering cancer research
By John Easton
February 3, 2017
Outstanding Investigator Award provides $4.2 million grant over seven years
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Nanoparticle drug cocktail could help treat lethal cancers
By Carla Reiter
September 19, 2016
Invention benefits checkpoint blockade immunotherapy
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Cancer Immunotherapy At A Crossroads
Source: NPR
September 19, 2016
Asst. Prof. Jason Luke discusses genetic interventions in cancer immunotherapy treatments
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Grad student’s discovery could enable rapid screening of anti-cancer compounds
By Carla Reiter
August 11, 2016
Unique process creates knotted chemical structures
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When cancer threatened pregnancy, "I would have died from a broken heart"
Source: CBS News
June 8, 2016
Assoc. Prof. Blase Polite creates specialized cancer treatment for pregnant patient
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Genomic Data Commons heralds new era of data sharing for cancer research
June 6, 2016
Public launch of cancer-knowledge platform to enable broad collaboration among researchers
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Biden to unveil launch of major, open-access database to advance cancer research
Source: Washington Post
June 6, 2016
Vice President Joe Biden to announce Genomic Data Commons project
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UChicago, Evelo Biosciences to develop microbiome-based cancer therapy
By Rhianna Wisniewski
April 21, 2016
Evelo Biosciences and the University of Chicago have entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement to develop and commercialize a microbiome-based cancer immunotherapy. The cancer therapy, developed in the laboratories...Read more
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Healthcare deals may boost cancer costs, while state laws stymie telehealth
Source: USA Today
February 25, 2016
Asst. Prof. Rena Conti explains increasing cost of outpatient cancer treatment and its effect on patients
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Breast Cancer Survivors Could Have Increased Risk of Thyroid Cancer
Source: Health.com
February 10, 2016
UChicago researchers find that women who survive breast or thyroid cancer have an increased risk for the other
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New test may improve diagnosis, treatment of gastrointestinal cancers
By John Easton
December 10, 2015
University of Chicago researchers have developed a method to diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier in patients. By collecting samples from the portal vein—which carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, including from...Read more
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The Law of Pharma Pricing: What Goes Up Often Stays Up
Source: Bloomberg
November 18, 2015
Analysis by Asst. Prof. Rena Conti finds a large decrease in makers of injectable cancer drugs
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Gut bacteria can dramatically amplify cancer immunotherapy
By John Easton
November 6, 2015
Manipulating microbes maximizes tumor immunity in mice
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UChicago, partners collaborate with industry to develop next-generation cancer therapies
September 15, 2015
A new collaboration between Celgene Corp. and the Recombinant Antibody Network , a consortium comprising research groups from the University of California-San Francisco, the University of Chicago and the University...Read more
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Cancer doctor fights confusion surrounding diagnoses with cartoon
Source: Chicago Tribune
August 10, 2015
In Q&A, Asst. Prof. Andrew Howard discusses his cartoon ‘Cancer Ninja,’ which uses humor to help patients understand and cope with their diagnoses
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Scientists Suggest New Way to Predict Lung Cancer Risk
Source: U.S. News & World Report
July 30, 2015
Article cites Asst. Prof. Brandon Pierce, who led study that finds lung cancer risk can be predicted by studying DNA
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Doctors: Angelina Jolie did the right thing
Source: CNN
March 25, 2015
Prof. Funmi Olopade discusses movie star Angelina Jolie’s decision to remove her ovaries to minimize cancer risk
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Fighting cancer by revving up the immune system
Source: WGNTV
March 12, 2015
Video: Prof. Ravi Salgia explains new experimental drug, which boosts immune system’s ability to fight cancer cells
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Study concludes that many cancers caused by bad luck in cell division
Source: Fox News
January 5, 2015
Prof. Habibul Ahsan says study on the origins of cancers leaves many questions unanswered
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Stem cell transplant can be outpatient treatment for some
Source: WGNTV
December 22, 2014
Prof. Michael Bishop discusses a stem cell transplant therapy to treat cancer outpatients
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