Nelson Lab, UIUC
@nelsonlab.bsky.social
We investigate how hormones and metabolic factors impact tumor progression. Our goal is to use this information to develop novel therapeutics for the treatment.
The latest paper from our group is now out! Extracelluar vesicles from neutrophils drive breast cancer cells towards being more stem-like; important consequences for chemotherapy. News story and summary here: cancer.illinois.edu/researchers-... . Publication found here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ca... .
Researchers Aim to Disrupt Breast Cancer Line of Communication and Prevent Spread | Cancer Center at Illinois
cancer.illinois.edu
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The latest paper from our group is now out! Extracelluar vesicles from neutrophils drive breast cancer cells towards being more stem-like; important consequences for chemotherapy. News story and summary here: cancer.illinois.edu/researchers-... . Publication found here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ca... .
Join the CCIL Cancer Research Advocacy Group for an online seminar focused on supporting mental health during a cancer diagnosis. Strategies for coping and finding empowerment through the journey - from an oncology counselor and survivors' perspectives. forms.illinois.edu/sec/50084012...
October 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Join the CCIL Cancer Research Advocacy Group for an online seminar focused on supporting mental health during a cancer diagnosis. Strategies for coping and finding empowerment through the journey - from an oncology counselor and survivors' perspectives. forms.illinois.edu/sec/50084012...
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Watch our videos with Annual Meeting Steering Committee Chair (AMSC) Gisella Carranza Leon, MD, on creation of ENDO programming and how submitting a session idea can help you in your career. She provides insight in English (bit.ly/3UOXNJB) and Español (bit.ly/47RuYUz). #ENDO2026 #endocrinology
Gisella Carranza Leon, MD | ENDO 2026 Session Submissions
Annual Meeting Steering Committee Chair (AMSC) Gisella Carranza Leon, MD, discusses how submitting a session idea can help you in your career. She also provides insight on how the AMSC uses session ideas to create ENDO programming. Submit your session suggestions and symposia proposals by Tuesday, September 2: https://bit.ly/4flCMjl #ENDO2026
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August 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Watch our videos with Annual Meeting Steering Committee Chair (AMSC) Gisella Carranza Leon, MD, on creation of ENDO programming and how submitting a session idea can help you in your career. She provides insight in English (bit.ly/3UOXNJB) and Español (bit.ly/47RuYUz). #ENDO2026 #endocrinology
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What were your favorite articles in the current issue of @endocrinenews.bsky.social? Our cover story interviews Erik Nelson, PhD. Our features explore diabetes and liver disease and a Q&A C. Wayne Bardin International Travel Award Winner Yoshitomo Hoshino, MD, PhD. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UZMPkw
August 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What were your favorite articles in the current issue of @endocrinenews.bsky.social? Our cover story interviews Erik Nelson, PhD. Our features explore diabetes and liver disease and a Q&A C. Wayne Bardin International Travel Award Winner Yoshitomo Hoshino, MD, PhD. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UZMPkw
Help shape ENDO2026! Submit your suggestions for great endocrine society science now!
Help Shape the Education Program for ENDO 2026 | Share what you want to see at ENDO 2026, taking place June 13–16 in Chicago, IL. Whether you have a fully developed session in mind or just a seed of an idea, your input is welcome and appreciated: bit.ly/4flCMjl #ENDO2026 #endocrinology
August 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Help shape ENDO2026! Submit your suggestions for great endocrine society science now!
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July 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Endocrine System Song by Peter Weatherall
YouTube video by Peter Weatherall
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July 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
My amazing colleague @loriraetzman.bsky.social the 2025 Endoctrine Society Laureate Awardee for distinguished service. #ENDO2025 @endocrinesociety.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
My amazing colleague @loriraetzman.bsky.social the 2025 Endoctrine Society Laureate Awardee for distinguished service. #ENDO2025 @endocrinesociety.bsky.social
Arrived at SFO #ENDO2025 @endocrinesociety.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Arrived at SFO #ENDO2025 @endocrinesociety.bsky.social
Some amazing programming about to happen at #ENDO2025 !! @endocrinesociety.bsky.social
Heading off to #ENDO2025 @endocrinesociety.bsky.social If you’ll be there and are interested in cancer and the microbiome-please stop by our session SY16 Saturday at 4:30!
July 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Some amazing programming about to happen at #ENDO2025 !! @endocrinesociety.bsky.social
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#Illinois researchers have successfully treated a common type of colorectal cancer tumor with a cholesterol inhibitor drug, demonstrating a promising treatment for the disease in animal experiments.
The study was published in Nature Chemical Biology:
go.mcb.illinois.edu/623
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The study was published in Nature Chemical Biology:
go.mcb.illinois.edu/623
@nelsonlab.bsky.social
Colorectal cancer treated with cholesterol inhibitor in U. of I. study | School of Molecular & Cellular Biology | Illinois
University of Illinois researchers have successfully treated a common type of colorectal cancer tumor with a cholesterol inhibitor drug, demonstrating a promising treatment for the disease in animal experiments.
mcb.illinois.edu
June 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#Illinois researchers have successfully treated a common type of colorectal cancer tumor with a cholesterol inhibitor drug, demonstrating a promising treatment for the disease in animal experiments.
The study was published in Nature Chemical Biology:
go.mcb.illinois.edu/623
@nelsonlab.bsky.social
The study was published in Nature Chemical Biology:
go.mcb.illinois.edu/623
@nelsonlab.bsky.social
I am very proud to have helped develop Elacestrant for the treatment of breast cancer. There is still much to be done - and we show up to lab every day striving to do better for patients. Stories like these inspire us:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puk6...
#endcancer #BCSM #breastcancer #stage4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puk6...
#endcancer #BCSM #breastcancer #stage4
Research at Duke Restored Mei's Quality of Life
YouTube video by Duke University
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April 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I am very proud to have helped develop Elacestrant for the treatment of breast cancer. There is still much to be done - and we show up to lab every day striving to do better for patients. Stories like these inspire us:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puk6...
#endcancer #BCSM #breastcancer #stage4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puk6...
#endcancer #BCSM #breastcancer #stage4
New review paper from the lab highlighting cholesterol, the immune system and tumor biology. PhD co-authors discuss its importance in this interview.
Current treatment options for metastatic breast cancer are limited, but targeting cholesterol metabolism is a promising option for new therapeutics.
go.mcb.illinois.edu/cholesterol
go.mcb.illinois.edu/cholesterol
Cholesterol and cancer: Q&A with the Nelson Lab | School of Molecular & Cellular Biology | Illinois
Cholesterol is an essential lipid that plays a critical role in hormone production, digestion, and immune function.
go.mcb.illinois.edu
March 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
New review paper from the lab highlighting cholesterol, the immune system and tumor biology. PhD co-authors discuss its importance in this interview.
Just a day away! Join the Cancer Research Advocacy Group for a special webinar on survivorship. Great tips on navigating the insurance system!
Register here: forms.illinois.edu/sec/380306938
Register here: forms.illinois.edu/sec/380306938
February 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Just a day away! Join the Cancer Research Advocacy Group for a special webinar on survivorship. Great tips on navigating the insurance system!
Register here: forms.illinois.edu/sec/380306938
Register here: forms.illinois.edu/sec/380306938
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Why I Study Cancer
The cancers that are fatal today don't have to be tomorrow. Support for biomedical research enables generational shifts in how we treat cancer.
What a privilege to work at @cancercenteril. Work funded by National Institutes of Health
www.instagram.com/reel/DGTUxwD...
The cancers that are fatal today don't have to be tomorrow. Support for biomedical research enables generational shifts in how we treat cancer.
What a privilege to work at @cancercenteril. Work funded by National Institutes of Health
www.instagram.com/reel/DGTUxwD...
February 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Why I Study Cancer
The cancers that are fatal today don't have to be tomorrow. Support for biomedical research enables generational shifts in how we treat cancer.
What a privilege to work at @cancercenteril. Work funded by National Institutes of Health
www.instagram.com/reel/DGTUxwD...
The cancers that are fatal today don't have to be tomorrow. Support for biomedical research enables generational shifts in how we treat cancer.
What a privilege to work at @cancercenteril. Work funded by National Institutes of Health
www.instagram.com/reel/DGTUxwD...
A bit after-the-fact, but thanks to WAND -TV for highlighting our work!
www.wandtv.com/news/u-of-i-...
www.wandtv.com/news/u-of-i-...
U of I professor studies new drug to treat cancer
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND)- Erik Nelson is a professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Illinois. Nelson is also the program leader of the Cancer Center of Illinois
www.wandtv.com
February 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
A bit after-the-fact, but thanks to WAND -TV for highlighting our work!
www.wandtv.com/news/u-of-i-...
www.wandtv.com/news/u-of-i-...
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Drug candidate eliminates breast cancer tumors in mice in a single dose
"This effect is robust and independent of tumor size with eradication of even very large tumors."
Open Access
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
"This effect is robust and independent of tumor size with eradication of even very large tumors."
Open Access
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
January 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Drug candidate eliminates breast cancer tumors in mice in a single dose
"This effect is robust and independent of tumor size with eradication of even very large tumors."
Open Access
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
"This effect is robust and independent of tumor size with eradication of even very large tumors."
Open Access
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Truly life-changing work is being done by Nelson and this team of researchers here in C-U to fight against cancer in new ways.
Erik Nelson and team of researchers finding new ways to treat cancer is inspiring - SPlog
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December 5, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Truly life-changing work is being done by Nelson and this team of researchers here in C-U to fight against cancer in new ways.