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November 14, 2023

Purdue pharmaceutical compound sounds the alarm on cancer cells and unleashes T cells

Zhong-Yin Zhang of Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy and the Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery leads a team that has created a novel cancer immunotherapy compound that degrades an enzyme found in cancer cells and T cells. The research was published in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s peer-reviewed journal Chemical Science.

October 14, 2023

Purdue names new pediatric cancer research center for the late Tyler Trent

More than four years after Tyler Trent’s passing from the rare bone cancer osteosarcoma, Purdue University is ensuring that the memory of the former graduate and devoted Boilermaker football fan will live on through research to cure his disease and other pediatric cancers.

October 9, 2023

Boilermaker fans prepare to Hammer Down Cancer

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue football game Saturday (Oct. 14) against Ohio State University is a major event in the 2023-24 Hammer Down Cancer Game series in support of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research.

October 4, 2023

Mesecar named director of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Andrew Mesecar, Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and the Walther Professor in Cancer Structural Biology, has been named assistant vice president for research and director of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR) after serving since August 2022 as interim director. Chosen for the position after a nationwide search, his new role was effective Sept. 1.

September 5, 2023

First-in-class targeted microRNA therapy slows cancer tumor growth

A new therapy for cancer uses microRNA to slow or stop division of cancer cells.

Podcast Ep. 82: Purdue Institute for Cancer Research Raises $100,000 in Annual Challenge 5K

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” the podcast team is taking our listeners behind the scenes during the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research’s 15th annual Challenge 5K run/walk.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 15th Annual Challenge 5K run/walk!

With the help of participants, donors, and our sponsors, we are $100,000 closer to a cure!

February 7, 2023

Take your next giant leap at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research Challenge 5K run/walk on Saturday, April 15!

The Challenge, which has generated more than $1 million for lifesaving cancer research at Purdue since 2008, reminds the community that Purdue cancer research provides hope to survivors.

January 6, 2023

Purdue’s expansive cancer-fighting efforts reflected in new name

After 45 years of groundbreaking multidisciplinary cancer research, the Purdue Center for Cancer Research is changing its name to the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research.

January 1, 2023

Imaging agent illuminates lung cancer tumors

FDA approves new use of imaging agent to help light the way for surgeons during lung cancer surgery