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Researchers find vital clue in the progression of Type 1 diabetes – UF Health

In a new study from the UF Diabetes Institute, researchers Dr. Clive Wasserfall and Dr. Denise Drotar, found that the smallest collections of insulin-producing beta cells, as well as single cells scattered throughout the pancreas, are the first to die as the immune system launches its assault.This is thought…

Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi inducted into the National Academy of Medicine

Emeritus Professor, Dr. Maureen Goodenow’s graduate student, Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi [earned her PhD in 1995 at UF Dept. of Pathology], was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine last year.  https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/national-academy-of-medicine-elects-100-new-members-6/ Dr. Bottazzi’s bio can be found here: https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/maria-bottazzi-18431…

New target in potential cancer treatment

David Ostrov, Ph.D., and collaborators helped find a promising new way to attack and kill pancreatic cancer cells by identifying a weak spot on a protein that supercharges the cancer’s growth. Full Article: Scientists discover new target in potential pancreatic cancer treatment – UF Health…

Immunology of Diabetes Congress (IDS) 2024

Dr. Melanie Shapiro (Todd Brusko lab) presented at IDS (International Immunology Diabetes Society) meeting 2024 in Bruges, Belgium and was voted top 3. IDS 2024 TYK2 inhibition enhances regulatory T cell differentiation and function while preventing Th1 and Th17 differentiationKaroliina TuomelaBC Children’s Hospital Research…