Congratulations to Luis Francisco Diaz, MD/PhD, on a successful dissertation defense! His work on Cxxc5 and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma marks an exciting milestone, completed under the mentorship of Jonathan Brody, PhD. Well done, Dr. Diaz! 🎉🧬

Read the article: CD4+ T Cells Mediate MHC-Deficient Tumor Rejection and Endothelial Cell Reprogramming buff.ly/6fb7XHI @ohsuknight.bsky.social @ohsubccpancreatic.bsky.social

Huge congratulations to Dr. Miffy Guo on her successful Ph.D. defense. Her work explored how pancreatic cancer cells evade the immune system, contributing important insights to cancer research. We’re proud to celebrate this major milestone with her. #phddefense #womeninstem #pancreaticcancer

New from Pancreatic Research Monthly: Dr. Eil's lab explores restoring T cell function to boost immunotherapy. Dr. Ralle's lab investigates if copper levels can track cancer stage. Research is hope. 🔬 #PancreaticCancerResearch #OHSU #Science #cancerresearch #pancreaticcancer

Join us for the Pancreatic Cancer Thrivership Community Conference. Half-day gathering for patients, families, and caregivers to engage in real dialogue with doctors and researchers. Come to learn, share, and shape the future of care—together. Scan QR code register! #PancreaticCancer #Thrivership

We are so glad to be your community. Your strength is our inspiration, and the collaborative discoveries made at BCC are what drive us all forward. We're in this together. #MotivationMonday #PancreaticCancer #Community #Research #Hope #cancerresearch

This summer, BCCPC supported STEMPrep interns Olayinka Lamikanra & Tania Chavez at OHSU. 🌟 STEMPrep builds a 10-yr pipeline to train diverse STEM leaders through mentorship, research & community. #STEMPrep #DiversityInSTEM #FutureScientists

🎉 Congrats to Katherine Pelz on receiving an NCI F30 Fellowship! Katherine studies how the RNA binding protein HuR drives pancreatic cancer metastasis. Her work under Dr. Brody’s mentorship aims to uncover new ways to target disease spread. A huge achievement! #cancerresearch #womeninstem

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Robert Eil and Dr. Patrick Worth! Drs. Worth and Eil have been promoted to Associate Professor. This well-deserved recognition reflects their outstanding contributions to cancer care, research, and education.  #cancerresearch #pancreaticcancer #science #doctor

Grateful to host Dr. Laura Attardi of Stanford for her talk on p53’s role in PDAC & lung cancer. Brilliant insights into tumor suppression & cancer initiation. #PDAC #pancreaticcancer #cancerresearch #womeninstem

Honored to host our External Advisory Board! Their guidance is invaluable in shaping the BCCPC’s strategic direction. Huge thanks to our distinguished board members for their commitment to advancing pancreatic research & improving patient outcomes. #PancreaticCancer #cancerresearch

Every breakthrough in cancer care begins with someone showing up—early, curious, and committed. Here’s to the quiet heroes behind the science, working for brighter outcomes. 💜 #CancerResearch #PancreaticCancer #MondayMotivation #BrendenColson #ScienceMatters

Congrats to Dr. Gabriel Cohn! From backyard experiments to cutting-edge cancer research, Gabe just defended his PhD at OHSU. His work on MYC’s spatial regulation reveals new insights into DNA repair and tumor biology. 🎓🔬 #PhDDefense #CancerResearch #OHSU #pancreaticcancer #postdoclife

Planning two upcoming events with the Brenden Colson Center: one for pancreatic cancer patients & families, and another for providers focused on research & clinical trials. Honored to help create these spaces for care and connection. 💜 #PancreaticCancer #CancerCare #Oncology

Congrats to Dr. Katie Blise on winning the Sigma Xi Award! Her research uses ML to decode tumor cell interactions in pancreatic cancer, revealing immune biomarkers that may predict treatment response. A major step toward more personalized cancer care! #CancerResearch #pancreaticcancer #womeninstem

The OHSU High Risk Clinic supports high-risk individuals through screening and lifestyle changes—like quitting smoking, nutrition advice & exercise planning. #PancreaticCancer #Prevention #OHSU #HighRiskClinic #LifestyleSupport #CancerWellness #BCCPC

New OHSU research funded by the Brenden Colson Center shows how cells regulate pressure & glucose transport—key to understanding pancreatic disease. Lead author: Charlie Springer, PhD. Published in Journal of Membrane Biology. Read more: bit.ly/csbccpc #GlucoseTransport #OHSU #DiabetesResearch

Meet Dr. Tingting Zhang, a postdoc at BCCPC! Her work in the Sears Lab explores CAFs in MYC-high PDAC tumors. She joins us from Wuhan with a PhD in Cancer Biology. Welcome to Portland, Tingting! 🌱 #PancreaticCancer #CancerResearch #Postdoc #PDAC #OHSU #WomenInSTEM

Exciting news! Dr. ElSheikh from the Sears and Brody Lab has been selected for the 2025–2027 T32 Experimental Therapeutics in Cancer program at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute! Honored to support the next generation of translational cancer researchers. #T32 #CancerResearch #PostdocLife #OHSU

Rest is not idleness. It’s healing. Your body deserves care and compassion. #MotivationMonday #RestIsHealing #CancerSupport #cancerresearch #pancreaticcancerawareness

New JCO study from Teresa Zimmers, PhD: Tocilizumab + gem/nab-paclitaxel didn't change median OS, but improved 18-mo survival and reduced cachexia in adv pancreatic cancer. IL-6 blockade may support precision anticachexia strategies. To read: bit.ly/tz51525 #PancreasResearch #Cachexia #JCO #BCCPC

Some days are heavy. Some are hopeful. All of them matter. Take it one breath, one moment, one act of grace at a time. 💜 We see you. We’re with you. #PancreaticCancer #pancreaticcancerawareness #cancerresearch #OneDayAtATime #CancerSupport #GraceAndGrit

Dr. Lei Wang from @ohsuknight.bsky.social is developing fluorescent contrast agents to improve surgery. His Brenden-Colson–funded work is advancing imaging tech for better pancreatic cancer outcomes. Brilliant science making a difference. #CancerResearch #pancreaticcancer #portland #pancan

Meet Dr. Assmaa ElSheikh! From Egypt to OHSU, her path blends personal experience & groundbreaking science. She’s now focused on PDAC therapies that bring lab work closer to patient care. #OHSU #PhysicianScientist #ResearchMatters #WomenInScience #portland #pancreaticcancer

PDAC is the most common pancreatic cancer—and one of the hardest to detect early. Our team is working to change that. Early research = early hope. #PDAC #PancreaticCancer #CancerResearch #Portland #PanCan

Clinicians: Do your patients have a first-degree relative with pancreatic cancer? A BRCA mutation? Hereditary pancreatitis? Refer to the Pancreatic High Risk Clinic for surveillance and support. #GeneticRisk #CancerPrevention #PancreasHealth #BCCPC #Portland #Oregon #pancan #cancerresearch

May is AAPI Heritage Month. Native Hawaiians have a 60% higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer, and Japanese Americans face a 30% higher risk vs. European Americans. We need equity in cancer care and research. #AAPIHeritageMonth #PancreaticCancer

At the Brenden Colson Center, our dedicated team finds purpose in providing compassionate care and unwavering support for those facing pancreatic cancer. Together, we make a difference. 💪 #PancreaticCancer #Hope #Support #Care #Research #Gandhi #cancerresearch #MakingADifference #portland

Huge congrats to TEAM OHSU & Brenden Colson Center for being the TOP corporate fundraiser at PanCan's PurpleStride Portland! 💜 So proud of everyone who walked and donated. Every step and dollar counts! #PanCANPurpleStride #PDAC #PancreaticCancerAwareness #OHSU #WageHope #cancerresearch #PANCAN

Don't miss Teresa A. Zimmers speaking at #AACR2025 next week! She'll be presenting on "Inflammatory Mechanisms and Manifestations in the Macroenvironment of Cancer Cachexia." 🗓️ Monday, April 28th ⏰ Approx. 10:20 AM (Session SY09) #CancerCachexia #TumorMacroenvironment #CancerResearch #AACR

🧪 Robert L. Eil, MD, will be presenting a poster at #AACR2025📍 Poster Session Section 38: 906 / 7 🧫 "High K⁺ in tumors impairs T cell effector activity via lysosomal acidification-induced autophagy" 📅 April 27, 2025 | 🕑 2:00–5:00 PM #Immunotherapy #TumorMicroenvironment #TCells #CancerResearch

Attending #AACR2025 next week? Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Teresa Zimmers will be chairing Symposium SY09: "Mechanisms and Targeting of Neuroendocrine Dysregulation and Inflammation in Cancer Cachexia." ⏰ Monday, April 28th, 10:15 AM. Don't miss it! #CancerCachexia #Inflammation #CancerMetabolism #AACR

Exploring the intersection of inflammation and cancer at #AACR2025? Don't miss Lisa Coussens' talk on "Inflammation and cancer: From basic mechanisms to therapeutic targets." A deep dive into critical pathways and potential therapeutic strategies. 🗓️ Monday, 4/28 ⏰ 10:45 AM (Session SY48) #AACR

🎓 Ariana Sattler, PhD student in the Zimmers/Eksi Lab, is presenting a poster at #AACR25! 📍 Poster Session Section 3: 2576 / 11 🧬 "Crosstalk between cancer-associated fibroblasts and sympathetic nerves promotes pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma progression" 📅 April 28, 2025 | 🕑 2:00–5:00 PM #AACR2025

Incredible news from TEAM OHSU for @pancan.bsky.social #PurpleStride! We've officially surpassed our fundraising goal AND have 89 joined the team! 🙌 Sat, April 26th! It's not too late to join us in the fight against #pancreaticcancer💜 #PurpleStride #PANCAN #EndPancreaticCancer #WageHope

Heading to #AACR25? 🔬 Let us know if you'll be there! Researchers from @ohsuknightcancer.bsky.social and Brenden-Colson Center will be presenting exciting work.Be sure to check out talks and posters from our team! Looking forward to connecting. #OHSU #CancerResearch #Oncology #PancreaticCancer

Just 4 days until #PanCAN #PurpleStride #Portland! 💜 Throwback to last year's incredible TEAM #OHSU showing up to fight pancreatic cancer. Let's do it again! Join TEAM OHSU this Saturday, April 26th, as we walk to raise awareness and funds for #pancreaticcancer research and patient support.

Dr. Brett Sheppard presenting at @ohsunews.bsky.social Dept of Surgery Grand Rounds. Tackling vital issues in #pancreaticcancer: the push for early detection, confronting disparities impacting URM communities, advances from BCC research, & enhancing surgical results #cancerresearch #ohsu #portland

Congrats to the newly minted Dr. Jennifer Finan! 🎉 Today, she successfully defended her PhD dissertation under the mentorship by @jonathanbrody.bsky.social Her research tackles #pancreaticcancer. Proud of her dedication and contribution to the field of #cancerresearch. #WomenInSTEM