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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

December 14, 2022

Comparative oncology research center at Purdue to be named for Evan and Sue Ann Werling

The Purdue University Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the Evan and Sue Ann Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center in recognition of the donors’ $10 million gift. The center, part of the College of Veterinary Medicine, will partner with the Purdue Center for Cancer Research (PCCR) to advance cancer research benefiting pets and humans.

November 21, 2022

Man’s best friend leads the way to early cancer detection

A canine cancer scientist at Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is working to take the first steps to make a serious form of cancer in dogs — one with analogues to human health — easier to detect and treat before it has become more advanced.

November 7, 2022

Affordable cervical cancer test holds life-preserving promise

Purdue researchers Jacqueline Linnes and Sulma Mohammed are determined to save lives by developing a low-cost, point-of-care paper test that could revolutionize cervical cancer detection worldwide.