There hasn't previously been a treatment vs pancreatic cancer this successful. Striking improved (a doubling) survival results @nejm.org and @ascocancer.bsky.social published today with daraxonrasib, which also became available via an FDA-approved early access program nejm.org/doi/full/10....

We are hiring! Join our two awesome labs!

Median survival went from 6 months to 13 months. It may not sound like much, but for metastatic pancreatic cancer, this is big, IMO. We finally have something solid to build on in this field.

Drugging RAS: What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been – Channing Der addressed this topic in a keynote address to open the AACR Special Conference on RAS Oncogenesis and Therapeutics. #AACRras26

Dieter Saur, Zachary Hauseman, James Duncan, and Jennifer Klomp discussed "Effector Signaling" in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on RAS Oncogenesis and Therapeutics. #AACRras26 @saurlab.bsky.social

In 1950, the Noyes criteria was established for determining the optimal window of implantation @gregoryburns.bsky.social, @emmanuelpaul.bsky.social, Nataki C. Douglas & team now identify an epithelial receptivity signature & stromal changes supporting embryo implantation: doi.org/10.1172/jci....

Move back to Michigan they said… it doesn’t snow like it used to… the winters aren’t that bad 🤦‍♀️

This spot sits just east of Holland, my hometown. I used to drive this route a lot. The lake effect whiteouts would appear like walls in the distance. Inside was blinding whether day or night. I remember the routine: flipping on the hazard lights, driving white knuckled, and praying until Exit 55.

My amazing 93 yo grandmother out protesting today

All the big breakthroughs in cancer have started with NIH and NCI funded research. Every single medication or curative approach used in cancer patients is the direct or indirect result of NIH/NCI funded research.

Today, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) called on Congress to reject the Administration's nearly 40% cut to the NIH budget and allocate a bipartisan funding increase to $51.3 billion for the agency to accelerate progress for patients. www.aacr.org/about-the-aa...

Today is a good day to take a 3.5 yo to the zoo and pet a 🐐 goat. I can go back to stressing about the state of science tomorrow…

At yesterday's opening ceremony, we asked the cancer community to stand together to make their voices heard in support of innovative cancer science and medicine. #CancerResearchSavesLives® #AACR25

I'm getting very excited to attend my first AACR meeting EVER starting tomorrow in Chicago!!! @theaacr.bsky.social

Tears are rolling, I am so amazed by the millions of people showing up to protest at the "HandsOff" rallies across the country - Trump/Musk keep your f'ckin hands off science, social security, veterans affairs, education, public health, medicaid, medical etc.

Today I attended the Hands OFF protest in Holland MI and there were SO many people. I have hope. #Handsoffourscience

Very disappointing to hear this -- Chrystal shared concerns about this being the result during an interview in Feb. about UNC's cancer research efforts being threatened in a variety of ways. The Starbird Lab does some fascinating work, and you can read about the exact kinds of treatment it's aiding.

I'm infuriated to see some of my brightest and most brilliant friends lose funding that they worked (100x as) hard for, tackling important topics like cancer, neurological disorders, and infectious diseases! They have earned every accolade and achievement, I challenge anyone to show otherwise!

JUST IN: Federal health agencies have to slash their spending by more than a third, on top of the 10,000-person staffing cuts.

A pie graph worth keeping in mind as the NIH budget plummets jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... for 356 new FDA drugs approved

No NIH no cures #protectNIH

Overall, a way better tele-town-hall than the disaster my representative hosted a few days ago. She took way more questions, was more open about her decision making process (even on controversial things like voting for some Trump nominees), and clearly understood that she works for us.

Grateful for everyone using their voices and physical presence to push back against this flaming pile of feces of an administration! We should push back every day, not just perform lip service. And not only when it concerns our money! They are actively trying to exclude people from science!

Michigan supports science! #standupforscience25

At the #StandUpForScience rally outside the #Michigan Capitol building. Good turnout (especially with MSU on spring break) -- I'd estimate 800 to 1000 folks. Great speakers from MSU, UM, and Wayne State and representing all career stages and many fields. Lots of clear and clever homemade signs.

Fight for #science #standupforscience2025 @michigan4science.bsky.social

Can’t wait for the next. Hyped up for what we can do next!

Francis Collins, the NIH Director for 12 years, led the Human Genome Project and other NIH efforts for 32 years, resigned today. Key words from his resignation letter www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...

☀️📣 Looking for a STATE LEAD and VOLUNTEERS to help us #standupforscience2025 in Michigan! Know someone interested? Fill out this form: airtable.com/app4h5wUssMG... #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

Come join an amazing department.

Once again, concrete evidence that Trump continues his killing spree without halting from anyone. www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/h...

My RDU community…

First Bryant Lab graduate student led study is out online at Cancer Research: aacrjournals.org/cancerres/ar... Big congrats to Jon DeLiberty and team! #ProudPI #pancreaticcancer #KillKRAS

I agree-it’s all hands on deck. I’ve done 13 interviews since this started (NPR, NewNation, CBS, Bloomberg, BBC, etc.) and should have more scheduled. It’s been tough but so worth it, and they need more voices. IMO, silence is not an option.

I just received the first strongly worded email from my leaders indicating they would fight this most recent change to IDCs. All I hear was that it wasn’t worth fighting for when it was about trainees, early career scientists, and POC. Heard loud and clear.

Our research is not only contributing to scientific advancement, but also powering the economy.

Time to update this to 2025…