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Alana Welm
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Professor, breast cancer metastasis research @Huntsman @UUtah; mom; collaborator; mentor; outdoor enthusiast
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1/ 🧬 Today, we are featuring Dr. Serena Lucotti, an Early Career Researcher at Weill Cornell @cornelluniversity.bsky.social and chair of the MRS Early Career Leadership Council (ECLC).

We spoke with Dr. Lucotti about her research and vision for the ECLC. 🧬
February 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Join us for our next webinar as Dr. Maria Casanova-Acebes discusses her work on "TREM1-ing-metastasis lung immunity" - April 8th - 10:00 EST | 16:00 CET | 00:00 AEDT

Sign-up today! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tVSpK...
March 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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1/8 The Metastasis Research Society’s mission is to support progressive research on processes fundamental to metastasis and connect researchers, clinicians, industry, advocates and patients. Learn more about the vision and research of our next President @netaerez.bsky.social 🧵👇
March 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Thanks to those who politely pointed out we initially made a list of Metastasis Researchers... we've now made a starter pack! ☺️

go.bsky.app/KasKkhK

Drop us a message or reply here to be added.

More to follow over the coming days.

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February 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Thrilled to welcome #NativeAmerican & other indigenous leaders to @huntsmancancer.bsky.social today & discuss strategic planning for cancer control across rhe nation! @alanawelm.bsky.social @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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I’m proud to have Marlon represent our lab!!
huntsmancancer.bsky.social Huntsman Cancer Institute @huntsmancancer.bsky.social · Feb 25
Congratulations to Marlon Lopez, a @utah.edu senior, who recently presented his research at Capitol Hill. As a lab aide in the Welm Lab, he contributes to metastatic breast cancer research. We appreciate his hard work and dedication and look forward to all he will accomplish!
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March 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Federal funding is critical to find cures for rare cancers - the NIH and NCI help fund such trials - because there is no profit in helping people with rare diseases. @huntsmancancer.bsky.social @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social @leonidasplatan1.bsky.social @alanawelm.bsky.social @uofutahcihd.bsky.social
huntsmancancer.bsky.social Huntsman Cancer Institute @huntsmancancer.bsky.social · Feb 28
In 2025, about 1 in 5 cancers diagnosed in the U.S. will be considered rare. Though uncommon individually, rare cancers impact over 400,000 people each year. This weekend, the Beacon of Hope shines in zebra stripes to honor Rare Disease Day and those affected by rare cancers.
March 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
alanawelm.bsky.social
I’m really grateful to live in a place where I can go out the backdoor for a slow paced 10mi run to clear my head of all this federal nonsense! I was especially lucky today to have a snowmobile track to run over; last week I had to break my own path. 1/2
February 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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And, at the end I saw a bald eagle perched on a tree! I hope you all can find whatever works to clear your head and get ready for another week of finding innovative ways to do, and fight for, science!
February 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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🧪👩‍🔬A new test to detect early stage pancreatic cancer may be on the horizon… if we as a country keep supporting scientific research.
kathychasler.bsky.social kathychasler.bsky.social @kathychasler.bsky.social · Feb 22
Goosebump producing news this week out of Oregon Health and Science University in the diagnosis of pancreatic CA.
They developed a groundbreaking blood test, called PAC-MANN. This new test can find pancreatic cancer in just 45 minutes, even in its earliest stages.
New blood test identifies hard-to-detect pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy
A new blood test could help doctors detect pancreatic cancer earlier, potentially improving survival rates for one of the deadliest cancers.
www.eurekalert.org
February 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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NSF employees were unlawfully reclassified from career to probationary, and then fired.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US science agency reclassifies hundreds of workers as probationary, US lawmaker says
National Science Foundation administrators reclassified hundreds of employees from permanent to probationary status in violation of labor contracts, according to a U.S. lawmaker and agency employee.
www.reuters.com
February 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies.
NIH funding freeze stalls applications on $1.5 billion in medical research funds
The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies.
www.npr.org
February 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Use this form to tell us how the new US administration is affecting your research, or suggest future coverage

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Are the Trump team’s actions affecting your research? How to contact Nature
Use this form to share information with Nature’s news team, or to make suggestions for future coverage.
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February 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Exciting news! Dr. Anna Parks has received the ASH Junior Faculty Scholar Award, recognizing her outstanding research in hematology. This award supports her work in improving care for older adults with blood disorders. Congratulations, Dr. Parks, on this well-deserved honor! bit.ly/3D3lx7t
Anna Parks Receives American Society of Hematology Junior Faculty Scholar Award
Anna Parks, MD, was awarded the American Society of Hematology Junior Faculty Scholar Award, which supports promising early career hematologists committed to advancing the field through innovative res...
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February 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Add to that the priceless human impact of our research
utah.edu The University of Utah @utah.edu · Feb 12
A look at the economic impact of our research:

8,340 jobs created
$248m in salaries & wages paid
$328m in indirect labor income earned
$32m in state & local taxes generated

Learn more about the impact of #UofU research: www.research.utah.edu/facts-and-fi...
Graphic with the following copy: University of Utah Research Economic Impact 768M, 689MA The U Research Enterprise is an Engine for Economic Grown and Development 664M- БОЗМ- 551M In Fiscal Year 2023, The U Hit a Historic High of $768M in Research Funding Awards U of U Research Boosts the Economy and Creates Jobs: $248M Research Salaries & Wages GENERATES $328M Million in Indirect & Induced Labor Income 8340 Employees $32M In State & Local Taxes In FY22, approximately $328 million in direct & induced labor income was generated by salaries and wages from research dollars, also generating approximately $32 million of state and local sales tax U of U Supports Small, Local Businesses in Utah and Across the Nation Vendor and Subaward Expenditures on Federal and Non-Federal Research Awards to University of Utah by Utah Counties (FY 2023) $126M 7 Start-Up Companies 囚 $28M Technical Innovation 135 Patents Issued Utah Expenditures $361,000 to $22,700,000 $106,000 to $361,000 $27,200 to $106,000 $3,900 to $27,200 $40 to $3,900 28 Products Launch
February 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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National Institutes of Health is the largest funder of research at @utah.edu supporting research on pressing issues from cancer to heart failure

Without facilities & administrative (F&A) costs–or indirect costs–this research would not be possible. Learn more www.research.utah.edu/resources/fa...
February 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
alanawelm.bsky.social
Excellent article by many outstanding scientist who are members of the Metastasis Research Society!@metastasisresearch.bsky.social
February 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Great article by Harold Varmus!
February 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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From Harold Varmus (Former NIH and NCI Director and Nobel laureate)

Why Would We Undermine the Marvel of American Science?

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
Opinion | American Science is Under Attack (Gift Article)
The Trump administration hobbles research and endangers the public health.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Thrilled about this important federal grant to advance care for underserved #rural populations in #Utah! @alanawelm.bsky.social @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social @weldeiry.bsky.social @govcox.bsky.social
huntsmancancer.bsky.social Huntsman Cancer Institute @huntsmancancer.bsky.social · Feb 12
We are thrilled to announce that we have received funding to enhance care access in rural Utah. By expanding our Huntsman at Home™ model, this program will deliver advanced treatments, imaging, and clinical trial opportunities directly to patients in Grand, Emery & Carbon counties. bit.ly/41dycOw
February 13, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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We are thrilled to announce that we have received funding to enhance care access in rural Utah. By expanding our Huntsman at Home™ model, this program will deliver advanced treatments, imaging, and clinical trial opportunities directly to patients in Grand, Emery & Carbon counties. bit.ly/41dycOw
February 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Wonderful explainer on indirect costs by Dick Aslin open.substack.com/pub/dickasli...
Are we paying too much for biomedical research?
Trump's attack on NIH
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February 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Gene editing technology began by people studying salt marshes. Ozempic began by folks studying the venom of Gila Monsters. Support for basic science has empowered us to understand our world. Tethering it to applications health has transformed and saved countless lives.
February 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Whenever you hear someone sneer about scientific research that seems useless to them — “they’re studying the spit of lizards?!” — remind them that’s exactly how we got Ozempic.

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How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca
In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.
globalnews.ca
February 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Be on the lookout for an appearance from yours truly during the Super Bowl pre-game (right before the National Anthem 🇺🇸) 👀
February 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM