Howard Hughes Awardees To Use UCSF Cell Discovery to Target Cancer - The Howard Hughes Medical Institute awarded $4 million to a team headed by Dr. Peter Walter, an investigator at UCSF. This research team is studying an "unfolded protein response" that helps cells deliver properly folded proteins. Abnormalities in this phenomenon can lead to cancer and are best evidenced in multiple myeloma.  Dr. Walter's team is exploring treatment strategies based on knowledge about how this phenomenon works.

Source: UCSF

Living with Cancer During the Holidays - On Wednesday, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is sponsoring a free dinner and discussion at Gilda's Club South Jersey.  Susan Wilson, RN, CNS, C, and Joanne Gill, CSW, of HOPE Community Cancer Center will lead the discussion about issues that cancer patients and their families may face during the holidays. This event is also supported by Lisa and Brian Bee and Spin for the Cure.  Registration is required.

Source: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society