Englander Institute for Precision Medicine
Prostate cancer cells with low levels of PKCλ/ι (turquoise) show increased EZH2 expression (magenta). Credit: Dr. Tania Cid-Diaz

An enzyme called EZH2 has an unexpected role in driving aggressive tumor growth in treatment-resistant prostate cancers, according to a new study by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine. The results could potentially lead to new therapies for patients with limited options and add to the significant progress the teams have made in understanding how advanced...

Credit: Mittal lab

Stimulating a key metabolic pathway in T cells can make them work more effectively against tumors when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, according to a preclinical study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The findings suggest a potential strategy for enhancing the potency of anticancer immunotherapies.

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Dr. Ekta Khurana

New Starr Cancer Consortium Grants Awarded to Weill Cornell Medicine Researchers

October 30, 2024

Three teams led by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists have received awards from the Starr Cancer Consortium in its 17th and final annual grant competition. The grants will fund research on the deep mechanisms of common cancers and related treatment strategies.

 The Starr Cancer Consortium, established in...