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Alterations in Colorectal Cancer Gene Expression among Metformin Users and Non-Users

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Author(s): Emma Richardson
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Innovating Patient Compliance to Improve Cancer Detection: An Undergraduate Study on the Impact of a Mobile App for Enhanced Colonoscopy Preparation

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Author(s): Jackson Hardy
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For Longer Than I Have Known You: An Artistic Documentation of Loss Due to Cancer

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Author(s): Hazel Harris
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Social Support Among Cancer Survivors in Malawi: A Mixed Methods Study

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Author(s): Nehal Bakshi, Abhilasha Khatri
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Cryopreserved vs. FFPE Cancer Tissue in Before and After Metrics of Whole Genome Sequencing

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Author(s): DeLaney Anderson
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Photochromic Solutions to Skin Cancer

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Author(s): Kylee Jamison, Taron Thang, Michael Orr
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The Use of Fluorescent Dyes for Detecting the Biodistribution of C. Novyi-NT

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Author(s): Caleb Hoffman, Jackson Sandberg
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Targeting VPS34: A Structural Approach to Drug Design Using X-ray Crystallography

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Author(s): Mikaela Burtch, Reuben Dass, Celeste Litchfield, Jamison Cartwright
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Indirect Regulation of MCL1 Protein by NF-κB Signaling in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cells

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Author(s): Christian Barker
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Role of PTEN Lipid and Protein Phosphatase Activity in Melanoma Invasion and Metastasis

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Author(s): Savannah Pettey
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Deciphering Synergy: Pterostilbene and Dabrafenib in Melanoma Treatment

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Authors: Reno Blackmore, Jacob Mead, Wyatt Legas, Jennifer Meyer. Mentors: Jennifer Meyer. Insitution: Utah Tech University. Introduction: Our research is dedicated to unraveling the mechanisms that drive the efficacy of anti-cancer drugs, with a specific focus on melanoma cases characterized by the BRAF mutation.Objective: Our primary objective is twofold: firstly, to establish a synergy index between pterostilbene and dabrafenib, unearthing their collaborative potential; secondly, to delve deep into the mechanisms using protein characterization and gene expression. This exploration not only has the potential to enable the use of lower drug concentrations for achieving the desired reduction in melanoma cell viability but also offers the prospect of reducing patient stress, as pterostilbene is a naturally occurring plant compound.Preliminary data from our study already suggests a promising synergistic relationship between pterostilbene and dabrafenib, which underscores the significance of further investigation into their combined therapeutic potential.
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