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A Genomics Driven Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Model Of Infant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - Early Results, Meagan Vacek, Jacqelyn Nemechek, Irina Pushel, Bradley Thornton, Molly Leyda, Priyanka Prem Kumar, Midhat Farooqi, Jay L. Vivian, Erin M. Guest, John M. Perry
A Genomics Driven Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Model Of Infant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - Early Results, Meagan Vacek, Jacqelyn Nemechek, Irina Pushel, Bradley Thornton, Molly Leyda, Priyanka Prem Kumar, Midhat Farooqi, Jay L. Vivian, Erin M. Guest, John M. Perry
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While the cure rates for pediatric ALL have improved over the decades, infants with ALL (iALL) have not benefitted from these advances and continue to have a devastating prognosis. Unfortunately progress in treatment has also been slowed by inadequate research models. With this project, we address this unmet need by investigating a novel model to understand the cellular and molecular changes that occur during iALL onset and progression.
Activation Of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Signaling In Human Trophoblasts Alters Markers Of Growth And Differentiation, Asmaa Alsousi
Activation Of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Signaling In Human Trophoblasts Alters Markers Of Growth And Differentiation, Asmaa Alsousi
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Background: It is estimated that 1.7% of pregnant women smoke during their pregnancy globally, with the highest levels observed in Europe at 8.1%, and lowest in Africa at 0.8. The association of maternal cigarette smoking with increased risk of poor birth outcomes such as preterm birth, congenital anomalies, and neonatal mortality is well-established. In addition, evidence suggests that intrauterine exposure to maternal smoking impacts the risk of developing diseases later in life; however, we still do not understand the exact mechanism(s) leading to these outcomes. Once components of cigarette smoke (CS) cross the placenta and enter the fetal compartment, several …
Angiopoietin 1 Protects Against Lps-Induced Acute Lung Injury And Alveolar Remodeling In Neonatal Mice, Umar Salimi
Angiopoietin 1 Protects Against Lps-Induced Acute Lung Injury And Alveolar Remodeling In Neonatal Mice, Umar Salimi
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2018 Guide Summer Research - Breast Cancer, Qur'annah Jones, Delawnia Comer-Hagans
2018 Guide Summer Research - Breast Cancer, Qur'annah Jones, Delawnia Comer-Hagans
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This research poster details the relationship between cancer treatments and alternative approaches, such as mindfulness. The purpose of this study was to determine the methodology used by doctors to treat breast cancer and their willingness to try a holistic approach. This study was conducted on site at the UIC Cancer Center as well as remotely within hospitals around the Chicagoland area. We determined that mindfulness is in fact a worthwhile asset to breast cancer patients and that the field of oncology could support further research.