Purdue Institute for Cancer Research
@cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social
Official page of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, an NCI-designated Basic Laboratory Cancer Center since 1978.
🎗️ cancerresearch.purdue.edu | From Start to Finishing Cancer™️
🎗️ cancerresearch.purdue.edu | From Start to Finishing Cancer™️
Advanced treatments need advanced delivery.
In a new study, researchers including PICR members You-Yeon Won and Bennett Elzey developed collagenase-functionalized nanoparticles that help break down the dense extracellular matrix inside solid tumors.
In a new study, researchers including PICR members You-Yeon Won and Bennett Elzey developed collagenase-functionalized nanoparticles that help break down the dense extracellular matrix inside solid tumors.
November 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Advanced treatments need advanced delivery.
In a new study, researchers including PICR members You-Yeon Won and Bennett Elzey developed collagenase-functionalized nanoparticles that help break down the dense extracellular matrix inside solid tumors.
In a new study, researchers including PICR members You-Yeon Won and Bennett Elzey developed collagenase-functionalized nanoparticles that help break down the dense extracellular matrix inside solid tumors.
How do immune cells know where to go? Purdue scientists found the answer in bioelectricity. A study led by PICR investigators Qing Deng and GuangJun Zhang shows that voltage changes across a cell’s membrane help neutrophils sense direction and move with precision.
Electric Signals Help Immune Cells Find Their Way - Department of Biological Sciences - Purdue University
The body’s immune system is constantly on patrol, deploying billions of specialized cells to detect and destroy harmful invaders. Among the first to respond are neutrophils — fast-moving white blood…
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November 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
How do immune cells know where to go? Purdue scientists found the answer in bioelectricity. A study led by PICR investigators Qing Deng and GuangJun Zhang shows that voltage changes across a cell’s membrane help neutrophils sense direction and move with precision.
Purdue is recognized in the global top 10 of the Times Higher Education 2026 Interdisciplinary Science Rankings — No. 10 worldwide, No. 1 in the Big Ten and No. 3 among U.S. publics.
November 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Purdue is recognized in the global top 10 of the Times Higher Education 2026 Interdisciplinary Science Rankings — No. 10 worldwide, No. 1 in the Big Ten and No. 3 among U.S. publics.
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Congratulations to Kinam Park, cancer institute member and Showalter Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Pharmaceutics, on again being named in Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers!
#Purdue | #Pharmacy | #Engineering | #Education | #BoilerUp | #Research
Congratulations to Kinam Park, cancer institute member and Showalter Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Pharmaceutics, on again being named in Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers!
#Purdue | #Pharmacy | #Engineering | #Education | #BoilerUp | #Research
November 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Congratulations to Kinam Park, cancer institute member and Showalter Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Pharmaceutics, on again being named in Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers!
#Purdue | #Pharmacy | #Engineering | #Education | #BoilerUp | #Research
Congratulations to Kinam Park, cancer institute member and Showalter Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Pharmaceutics, on again being named in Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers!
#Purdue | #Pharmacy | #Engineering | #Education | #BoilerUp | #Research
Thank you to everyone who made Cancer Research Day 2025 a success! From the presenters to the faculty, from the organizers to friends of trainees who came out to show support — you made the day memorable and make the #Purdue cancer research community so impactful.
November 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Thank you to everyone who made Cancer Research Day 2025 a success! From the presenters to the faculty, from the organizers to friends of trainees who came out to show support — you made the day memorable and make the #Purdue cancer research community so impactful.
Today is One Health Day. Purdue is a leader in connecting disciplines to drive real-world health impact, improving outcomes across species.
Check out recent stories about the discoveries of #Purdue cancer researchers demonstrating that impact. 🧵 #CancerResearch #OneHealth
Check out recent stories about the discoveries of #Purdue cancer researchers demonstrating that impact. 🧵 #CancerResearch #OneHealth
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today is One Health Day. Purdue is a leader in connecting disciplines to drive real-world health impact, improving outcomes across species.
Check out recent stories about the discoveries of #Purdue cancer researchers demonstrating that impact. 🧵 #CancerResearch #OneHealth
Check out recent stories about the discoveries of #Purdue cancer researchers demonstrating that impact. 🧵 #CancerResearch #OneHealth
When breast cancer spreads, survival rates fall. PICR member Dorothy Teegarden & postdoctoral scholar Chaylen Andolino discovered how metastatic breast cancer cells store and burn fat to survive and spread, revealing clues that could help prevent metastasis. 💗 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
October 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
When breast cancer spreads, survival rates fall. PICR member Dorothy Teegarden & postdoctoral scholar Chaylen Andolino discovered how metastatic breast cancer cells store and burn fat to survive and spread, revealing clues that could help prevent metastasis. 💗 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
From uncovering immune mechanisms to developing next-generation cancer immunotherapies, Purdue Institute for Cancer Research investigators Qing Deng and Sandro Matosevic are among four new Showalter Faculty Scholars driving research that improves human health.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
From uncovering immune mechanisms to developing next-generation cancer immunotherapies, Purdue Institute for Cancer Research investigators Qing Deng and Sandro Matosevic are among four new Showalter Faculty Scholars driving research that improves human health.
www.purdue.edu/newsroom/pur...
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📣 Heading to Ross-Ade this Saturday? Stop by Boilermaker Crossing (9 a.m.–noon) to visit the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research team! We’ll have goodies, popcorn, and info on how you can help Hammer Down Cancer. 💛🖤
October 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
📣 Heading to Ross-Ade this Saturday? Stop by Boilermaker Crossing (9 a.m.–noon) to visit the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research team! We’ll have goodies, popcorn, and info on how you can help Hammer Down Cancer. 💛🖤
“Genetics is so cool, I want to learn more!” A moment of curiosity set Jiaxin Long on a path from China to Buffalo to Purdue. At Purdue, she earned a joint master’s in statistics and computer science and a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology, studying in the lab of Joe Ogas.
September 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“Genetics is so cool, I want to learn more!” A moment of curiosity set Jiaxin Long on a path from China to Buffalo to Purdue. At Purdue, she earned a joint master’s in statistics and computer science and a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology, studying in the lab of Joe Ogas.
Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill #cancer cells.
A team led by Andy Tao, professor of Purdue Biochemistry and member of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, developed a new way to study these processes.
A team led by Andy Tao, professor of Purdue Biochemistry and member of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, developed a new way to study these processes.
August 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill #cancer cells.
A team led by Andy Tao, professor of Purdue Biochemistry and member of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, developed a new way to study these processes.
A team led by Andy Tao, professor of Purdue Biochemistry and member of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, developed a new way to study these processes.
PICR Deputy Director Andrea Kasinski has earned an $800K Translational Grant from the The V Foundation for Cancer Research to advance her innovative miRNA-based treatments closer to the clinic.
#Cancer #CancerResearch #Oncology #VictoryOverCancer
#Cancer #CancerResearch #Oncology #VictoryOverCancer
July 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
PICR Deputy Director Andrea Kasinski has earned an $800K Translational Grant from the The V Foundation for Cancer Research to advance her innovative miRNA-based treatments closer to the clinic.
#Cancer #CancerResearch #Oncology #VictoryOverCancer
#Cancer #CancerResearch #Oncology #VictoryOverCancer
A huge step for two #Purdue cancer researchers that reflects years of dedication to advancing science, mentorship and improving lives!
We're proud to have such talented researchers in our community, and wish Jason Hanna & Brittany Allen-Petersen a wonderful fall semester in the meantime. 💛 #BAPlab
We're proud to have such talented researchers in our community, and wish Jason Hanna & Brittany Allen-Petersen a wonderful fall semester in the meantime. 💛 #BAPlab
Also these beasts submitted their tenure package today!! Jason Hanna has been my ride or die since day one. I am so glad I got to establish my lab with him as a neighbor. In true academic fashion, in 9 months we will find out if we get to keep our jobs✨ #BAPlab @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social
July 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
PICR Director Andrew Mesecar is developing patented enzyme inhibitors as treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver #cancer. Purdue Innovates' Trask Innovation Fund is helping advance this breakthrough work. #CancerResearch #CancerScience #Oncology_Innovations #BeatCancer
June 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
PICR Director Andrew Mesecar is developing patented enzyme inhibitors as treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver #cancer. Purdue Innovates' Trask Innovation Fund is helping advance this breakthrough work. #CancerResearch #CancerScience #Oncology_Innovations #BeatCancer
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The Cottrell lab is in Indy for Pink Out the Statehouse. @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social www.hoosierbcadvocates.com/registration...
March 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The Cottrell lab is in Indy for Pink Out the Statehouse. @cancer-inst-purdue.bsky.social www.hoosierbcadvocates.com/registration...
🏅 Huge congratulations to renowned analytical chemist, pioneer in the field of mass spectrometry, and #Purdue University distinguished professor Graham Cooks on being named the recipient of the Science History Institute's 2025 Othmer Gold Medal!
Read the full announcement: lnkd.in/g7SfCu9n
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February 16, 2025 at 12:33 AM
🏅 Huge congratulations to renowned analytical chemist, pioneer in the field of mass spectrometry, and #Purdue University distinguished professor Graham Cooks on being named the recipient of the Science History Institute's 2025 Othmer Gold Medal!
Read the full announcement: lnkd.in/g7SfCu9n
Read the full announcement: lnkd.in/g7SfCu9n
💪 Persistence makes progress.
Here's to 2025. 🎇
#Purdue #Cancer #Science #NewYear #HappyNewYear #HappyNYE #Happy2025 #Research #NewYearsEve #celebrate #NewYear2025 #Indiana #College
Here's to 2025. 🎇
#Purdue #Cancer #Science #NewYear #HappyNewYear #HappyNYE #Happy2025 #Research #NewYearsEve #celebrate #NewYear2025 #Indiana #College
December 31, 2024 at 6:06 PM
💪 Persistence makes progress.
Here's to 2025. 🎇
#Purdue #Cancer #Science #NewYear #HappyNewYear #HappyNYE #Happy2025 #Research #NewYearsEve #celebrate #NewYear2025 #Indiana #College
Here's to 2025. 🎇
#Purdue #Cancer #Science #NewYear #HappyNewYear #HappyNYE #Happy2025 #Research #NewYearsEve #celebrate #NewYear2025 #Indiana #College
✨ Happy holidays to all, from our #Purdue family to yours. 🌲
#holidays #Indiana #Christmas #MerryChristmas #happyholidays #HappyHanukkah #Hanukkah
#holidays #Indiana #Christmas #MerryChristmas #happyholidays #HappyHanukkah #Hanukkah
December 25, 2024 at 2:58 PM
✨ Happy holidays to all, from our #Purdue family to yours. 🌲
#holidays #Indiana #Christmas #MerryChristmas #happyholidays #HappyHanukkah #Hanukkah
#holidays #Indiana #Christmas #MerryChristmas #happyholidays #HappyHanukkah #Hanukkah
🎗️ 2025 #HammerDownCancer match-ups 🚂
Mark your calendar for opportunities in the new year to cheer on Purdue Athletics and fuel the fight against #cancer.
1/10: Purdue Wrestling
1/24: @boilerball.bsky.social
2/19: Purdue Women's Basketball
#sports #Purdue #NCAA @bigtenacademic.bsky.social
Mark your calendar for opportunities in the new year to cheer on Purdue Athletics and fuel the fight against #cancer.
1/10: Purdue Wrestling
1/24: @boilerball.bsky.social
2/19: Purdue Women's Basketball
#sports #Purdue #NCAA @bigtenacademic.bsky.social
December 23, 2024 at 10:38 PM
🎗️ 2025 #HammerDownCancer match-ups 🚂
Mark your calendar for opportunities in the new year to cheer on Purdue Athletics and fuel the fight against #cancer.
1/10: Purdue Wrestling
1/24: @boilerball.bsky.social
2/19: Purdue Women's Basketball
#sports #Purdue #NCAA @bigtenacademic.bsky.social
Mark your calendar for opportunities in the new year to cheer on Purdue Athletics and fuel the fight against #cancer.
1/10: Purdue Wrestling
1/24: @boilerball.bsky.social
2/19: Purdue Women's Basketball
#sports #Purdue #NCAA @bigtenacademic.bsky.social
Behind every giant leap in cancer research is a #Boilermaker, whose generosity gives support and encouragement every step of the way in the fight against #cancer. 🎁 This holiday season, give the gift of opportunity, innovation, and discovery. purdue.university/3ZDyE7S
#OncSky #health #Purdue
#OncSky #health #Purdue
December 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Behind every giant leap in cancer research is a #Boilermaker, whose generosity gives support and encouragement every step of the way in the fight against #cancer. 🎁 This holiday season, give the gift of opportunity, innovation, and discovery. purdue.university/3ZDyE7S
#OncSky #health #Purdue
#OncSky #health #Purdue
🎓Congratulations, Class of 2024 — you did it! ✨
Your passion, curiosity, and persistence inspire us all, and we can't wait to see how your next giant leaps make an impact on the world! #PurdueWeDidIt #boilerup #Purdue #Graduation #Commencement #HigherEd #Classof2024
Your passion, curiosity, and persistence inspire us all, and we can't wait to see how your next giant leaps make an impact on the world! #PurdueWeDidIt #boilerup #Purdue #Graduation #Commencement #HigherEd #Classof2024
December 15, 2024 at 3:58 PM
🎓Congratulations, Class of 2024 — you did it! ✨
Your passion, curiosity, and persistence inspire us all, and we can't wait to see how your next giant leaps make an impact on the world! #PurdueWeDidIt #boilerup #Purdue #Graduation #Commencement #HigherEd #Classof2024
Your passion, curiosity, and persistence inspire us all, and we can't wait to see how your next giant leaps make an impact on the world! #PurdueWeDidIt #boilerup #Purdue #Graduation #Commencement #HigherEd #Classof2024
1️⃣ in 1,000.
Congratulations to Kinam Park, PICR member and prof. of both Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutics at #Purdue, on being named in @clarivate.bsky.social's 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers. Of the world’s population of scientists, only 1 in 1,000 make the cut. purdue.link/hcr24
Congratulations to Kinam Park, PICR member and prof. of both Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutics at #Purdue, on being named in @clarivate.bsky.social's 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers. Of the world’s population of scientists, only 1 in 1,000 make the cut. purdue.link/hcr24
December 3, 2024 at 5:38 PM
1️⃣ in 1,000.
Congratulations to Kinam Park, PICR member and prof. of both Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutics at #Purdue, on being named in @clarivate.bsky.social's 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers. Of the world’s population of scientists, only 1 in 1,000 make the cut. purdue.link/hcr24
Congratulations to Kinam Park, PICR member and prof. of both Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutics at #Purdue, on being named in @clarivate.bsky.social's 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers. Of the world’s population of scientists, only 1 in 1,000 make the cut. purdue.link/hcr24