Cancer Research Day 2007 Highlights
The 2007 Cancer Research Day was held May 2 with a scientific poster session and keynote address by Dr. Curtis C. Harris from the National Cancer Institute Human Carcinogenesis Laboratory. Nearly 100 posters were presented and represented the current cancer research conducted at IUPUI, IU-Bloomington, Purdue University and Lilly Research Labs.
Dr. Harris, chief of the Laboratory of Human Carcinogenesis and chief of its Molecular Genetics and Carcinogenesis Section, presented his research on environmental carcinogenesis, cancer risk factors and molecular genetics of human carcinogenesis. Dr. Harris' research has significantly impacted the field of cancer risk assessment and our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of human cancer.
The 2007 Cancer Research Day Awards for best posters in categories of basic science, translational and population science research were selected by a review board and presented to the following graduate students and post-doctoral/medical fellows.
Best Poster Basic Science Graduate Student
Jingliang Yan (pictured right)
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Abstract: RAP1 SMALL GTPASE REGULATES ENDOTHELIAL CELLS IN ANGIOGENESIS
Best Poster Basic Science Post-Doctoral/Medical Fellow
Gourapura J. Renukaradhya (pictured left)
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Walther Oncology Center and the Walther Cancer Institute
Abstract: ANTITUMOR IMMUNE RESPONSE TO A B-CELL LYMPHOMA
Best Poster Translational/Clinical Research Graduate Student
Erin Goldblatt
Indiana University School of Medicine
Abstract: ANTI-TUMORIGENIC EFFECTS OF THE NOVEL TELOMERASE INHIBITOR GRN163L IN BREAST CANCER CELLS
Best Poster Translational/Clinical Research Post-doctoral/Medical Fellow
Praveen Kusumanchi (pictured center)
Department of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Walther Cancer Institute
Abstract: THE ANTI-PROSTATE CANCER ACTIVITY OF THE PARTHENOLIDE ANALOGUE, DIMETHYL-AMINOPARTHENOLIDE (DMAPT), IS MEDIATED BY BOTH INHIBITION OF NUCLEAR FACTOR KAPPA B (NFkB) AND ACTIVATION OF JNK.
Best Poster Population Science Graduate Student
Kim Wagler Ziner, RN, PhD (pictured left)
Indiana University School of Nursing
Abstract: FEAR OF BREAST CANCER RECURRENCE AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDER INTERACTION
IU Simon Cancer Center Cancer Research Day is an annual event that aims to increase understanding and awareness of IU Simon Cancer Center research endeavors and encourage collaboration with other cancer research institutions in Indiana.
Awards
Cash awards for best posters by graduate students and by post-doctoral/medical fellows in categories of basic science, translational and population science research were selected by a review board and presented to:
Best Poster Postdoctoral Fellow
Shi Chen, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Fengchun Yang’s Lab
Department of Pediatrics
Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research
Abstract: Adoptive Transfer of Nf1+/- Bone Marrow Is Sufficient For Neurofibroma Progression in Krox20;Nf1flox/flox Mice
Lisam Shanjukmar Singh, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Yan Xu’s Lab
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Abstract: Ovarian cancer G-protein-coupled receptor 1 (OGR1) suppresses prostate cancer tumor metastasis
Rajasubramaniam Shanmugam, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Chris Sweeney
Department of Hematology/Oncology
Abstract: Parthenolide analogue LC-1 induces apoptosis in p53 mutant bladder cancer cell lines by modulating apoptotic genes and enhanced p73 and p21 activation
Best Poster Graduate Student
Timothy Campbell
Graduate Student, Dr. Hal Broxmeyer’s Lab
Walther Oncology Center
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Abstract: The Role of CD26 in Human Umbilical Cord Blood CD34+ Cell Engraftment of NOD/SCID Mice
Chris Lux
Graduate Student, Dr. Mervin C. Yoder’s Lab
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abstract: The NCX1 Knockout Mouse as a Model for Studying The Role of Circulation in Distributing Mammalian Yolk Sac Definitive Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells to the Embryo Proper
Karen Schmidt, RN, MSN
Research Assistant, Bone Marrow Transplant Family Study
Indiana University School of Nursing
Abstract: Telehealth Nursing Intervention to Promote Colon Cancer Screening: Participant Recall and Satisfaction