To accelerate breakthroughs, the Damon Runyon Foundation provides today's best young scientists with funds to pursue innovative cancer research.
February 17, 2006
Zhirong Bao, PhD (Damon Runyon Fellow '04-'07) developed a novel system to rapidly analyze gene function and protein localization in the worm, a powerful genetic model system for human cancer.
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Jeremy N. Rich, MD (Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator '04-'09) reported that the combination of two molecularly targeted therapies called gefitinib and sirolimus, may be a useful treatment for adults with recurrent malignant glioma, a type of brain tumor.