Discovery Park - Oncological Sciences Center

Purdue and Indiana University's new study at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Participate in the Cancer Care Engineering (CCE) Project, a study seeking to detect colon cancer earlier and treat it more effectively.

Nanopolymer tests effectiveness of cancer drugs

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

After being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer about four years ago, Andrew Ehrmann decided not to surrender hope. So he is participating in his second clinical trial to test experimental drugs that might stave off his incurable disease

The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) looking for Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS), Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine (PVM) invites applications for a full-time, academic year tenure-track assistant professor of pharmacology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in pharmacology or related field and relevant post-doctoral experience. Preference will be given to individuals who also hold a D.V.M. (or equivalent). The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an extramurally-funded research program; participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative research that has emphasis on animal models and translational research; and teach in professional and graduate programs in the PVM. Current areas of research emphasis in the PVM include cancer biology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and infectious disease; preference will be given to individuals with research expertise in drug discovery, pharmacogenomics, or other areas related to cancer therapeutics. Faculty in BMS participate in cross-campus interdisciplinary programs and can become members of centers and institutes such as the NCI-designated Center for Cancer Research that encompasses drug delivery & molecular sensing and medicinal chemistry groups, and various research and entrepreneurial centers in Discovery Park. Further involvement in translational research is available via the NIH-sponsored Indiana Clinical and Translational Science Institute which provides opportunities for collaboration with Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and industry. The strategic plan of the PVM encourages multidisciplinary discovery programs and promotes individual faculty, staff, and student development and a collegial work environment enhanced by diversity. We seek individuals with excellent professional and communication skills who will prosper in this exciting and diverse environment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but evaluation of applications will begin March 1, 2011. The starting date for the position is negotiable. Applications should be submitted by email to Gloria Powell (glpowell@purdue.edu), School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2026. The application should include a letter of intent, statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. Requests for more information should be addressed to Dr. Sophie Leli�vre (lelievre@purdue.edu). Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Purdue team creates 'engineered organ' model for breast cancer research

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Purdue University researchers have reproduced portions of the female breast in a tiny slide-sized model dubbed "breast on-a-chip" that will be used to test nanomedical approaches for the detection and treatment of breast cancer.

Signaling a call for personalized medicine: how cancer can help drive revolution

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The age of personalized medicine has arrived. One day soon, a person's genetic makeup may be able to help doctors better detect some cancers and prescribe individual, more affordable treatments, broadening the horizon for personalized medicine. �It�s exciting to be part of a research revolution, especially in the field of cancer research,� says Harrison, �because we now know that one size does not fit all.�

International team launches 20-year breast cancer, nutrition project

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. � Experts know nutrition is a common link in breast cancer, and a team led by Purdue University researchers is kicking off a 20-year, multi-nation study to learn more about the role diet can play to prevent this disease.

Breast cancer prevention, nutrition focus of research symposium

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. � Breast cancer prevention and nutrition will be the focus during an Oct. 18 and 19 symposium at Purdue University.

Purdue develops new medication delivery system

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Babak Ziaie talks about a new type of pump for patches that will deliver medications through microneedles.

CCE 5th Annual Retreat

Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

May 26, 2010 8:30am-2pm University Place Converence Center-IUPUI Campus 850 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN

Purdue symposium to focus on the membrane biology of cancer

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A three-day conference that will bring national and international cancer scholars to the Purdue University campus is planned next week to highlight research advances and techniques in understanding cell membrane biology as it relates to cancer. The Symposium on the Membrane Biology of Cancer will run May 6-8 at Pfendler Hall's Deans Auditorium, Room 241. The event is free and open to the public.