Cancer Center news

U of A Cancer Center member researcher, Gregory Rogers, PhD, received a $3.3 million NIH grant to study how centrioles regulate cell division and contribute to cancer when dysregulated. His research at the University of Arizona uses advanced tools to uncover mechanisms behind centrosome amplification, a cancer hallmark, aiming to inform new cancer therapies and diagnostic strategies.

The U of A Cancer Center's STEP-UP program offers a 10-week summer research experience in cancer prevention for upper-level undergraduates and master's students. Supported by the National Cancer Institute, the program trains students in labs, clinical settings, and community outreach, preparing them to address public health challenges in cancer prevention and control.

U of A Cancer Center researchers developed a new chemotherapy delivery method for paclitaxel, improving tumor targeting and reducing side effects. The modified drug, Paclitaxome, uses nanovesicles to enhance drug delivery to tumors, outperforming standard treatments in tests for pancreatic and breast cancer. The approach also improved combination therapy efficacy.

Dr. Setsuko K. Chambers, a U of A Cancer Center member, has been appointed vice-chair of the Pediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynecology section of the National Academy of Medicine. She will serve a four-year term, leading her field in cancer research and women’s health while contributing to national medical leadership.