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Current Research Highlights/News & Results
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Disorders:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis:
- Novel ALS therapeutic intervention shows promise in preclinical trials
- ALS “Disease in a Dish” Creates Opportunities for Advanced Motor Neuron and Therapeutic Drug Screening
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Treatment, AT-1501, Enters Clinical Trial
- Treatment Spotlight: Q&A with ALSRP Investigator Dr. Sytske Moolenaar
- Targeting miR-155 in Peripheral Monocytes for the Treatment of ALS
- The Petrucelli group creates mice that model the most common cause of ALS and FTD
- Development of Copper ATSM as a Therapeutic for SOD-Familial and Sporadic ALS
Autism:
- The Development of Novel Drugs to Treat the Core Symptoms of ASD
- Evidence-Based Social-Emotional Therapy Using Augmented and Virtual Reality on Google Glass to Improve Employability and Job Skills in Adults with Autism
- Facilitating the Transition to Employment for Young Adult Military Dependents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cognitive Enhancement Therapy: A Promising Approach for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Understanding the Consequences of Aging in Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Maternal Brain-Reactive Antibodies and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Altered Placental Tryptophan Metabolism: A Crucial Molecular Pathway for the Fetal Programming of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Risk Factors, Comorbid Conditions, and Epidemiology of Children with Autism in Military Families
Bone Marrow Failure:
- Therapeutic Targeting of Spliceosomal-Mutant Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disorders
- Replicating the Patient-Specific Bone Marrow Failure Disease in Order to Identify Therapeutic Response
- A Method for Rescuing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Functions in Fanconi Anemia
- A Novel Therapy for Targeting Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
- The Role of U2AF1 Mutations in the Pathogenesis of Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Signaling Pathways in the Pathogenesis of Diamond Blackfan Anemia
- Translational Control in Bone Marrow Failure
Breast Cancer:
- Ruxolitinib for the Prevention of Breast Cancer
- Fasting-Mimicking Diet Induces Breast Cancer Regression Through Enhanced Effectiveness of Hormone Therapy
- Characterization of Clustered Circulating Tumor Cells to Eliminate Breast Cancer Metastasis
- New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Eradicating Recurrent Breast Cancer
- De-Escalating Treatment in HER2+ Breast Cancer: Establishing Effective and Less Toxic Therapy Based on Predictive Biomarkers
- Podcast Discusses the DoD Breast Cancer Research Program and Metastatic Breast Cancer Research
- Lab-on-Chip (LOC) Platform for Assessment of Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Stiffness
- Targeting miR551b to Prevent Tumor Formation and Metastasis of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
- Death Effector Domain-Containing Protein (DEDD) Vulnerability to Cell Cycle Inhibition in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
- Enhancing the Cytotoxicity of T-DM1 to Treat HER2+ Breast Cancer
- Connecting Blood and Intratumoral Treg Cell Activity in Predicting Future Relapse in Breast Cancer
- Era of Hope Scholars – Making Breakthroughs in Preventing Metastasis
- 2019 BCRP Landscape Video
- Blocking CXCR4 Reduces Tumor Fibrosis and Sensitizes Metastatic Breast Cancer to Immunotherapy
- Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Produced During Inflammation Awaken Dormant Cancer Cells
- Reprogramming the Pro-Tumorigenic Immune Microenvironment to Anti-Tumorigenic in Breast Cancer
- RANKL/RANK Control BRCA1 Mutation-Driven Mammary Tumors
- Therapeutic Antibody Targeting Tumor- and Osteoblastic Niche-Derived Jagged1 Sensitizes Bone Metastasis to Chemotherapy
- The Link Between Chromosomal Instability and Metastatic Progression in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- Imaging Agent, Flurodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG), Transforms Chemotherapeutics into Phototherapy for Precise Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Atf3 in Non-Cancer Host Cells is Linked to Chemotherapy-Enhanced Metastasis in Breast Cancer
- Her2 and TrkB as Dual Therapy Targets for Her2+ Breast Cancer Brain Metastases
- Targeting the Cytoskeletal Physics of Circulating Breast Tumor Cells to Reduce Metastasis
- Uncovering a New Pathway to Target and Treat Breast Cancer Metastasis
- The Multifunctional Transcription Factor, TRIM25, Drives Breast Cancer Metastasis
- RON kinase: A Target for Treatment of Cancer-Induced Bone Destruction and Osteoporosis
- CDK4/6 Inhibition Triggers Antitumor Immunity
- The Flare Behind Tumor Imaging to Rapidly Measure Breast Cancer Response to Therapy
- Microenvironments and Signaling Pathways Regulating Early Dissemination, Dormancy, and Metastasis
- Detection of HER2-Positive Metastases in Patients with HER2-Negative Primary Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Geneticist Awarded 2017 Breakthrough Prize
- Prediction of Metastasis Using Second Harmonic Generation
Defense Medical Research and Development:
- THE PAP SMEAR CHALLENGE: COMPARING CLINICAL PERFORMANCE OF A NOVEL “MOLECULAR PAP” BASED ON NEXT-GENERATION SEQUENCING TO TRADITIONAL CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING
- Remote Anger and Stress Management (M-SAT)
- Adapting SmartPhones for Ocular Diagnosis
- Closed Loop Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA): The Battlefield Anesthetic of the Future
- Understanding the Protective Effects of Cellular Prion Protein (PrPC) and Cell Death Protease Inhibition for Treating TBI
- Military Suicide Research Consortium: Recent Accomplishments from Cutting-Edge Studies
- Smart Oxygen Monitors to Diagnose and Treat Cardiopulmonary Injuries
- Identification and Validation of Novel Therapeutic Targets for Traumatic Brain Injury
- Army Medicine Opens the Door for Vision Prosthetic Prototypes
- Novel Detection of Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Characterization of a Model of Blast-induced Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
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Military Infectious Diseases Research Program (JPC-2)
- Novel Antimicrobial Peptides as Topical Anti-Infectives Against Combat-Related Bacterial and Fungal Wound Infections
- A Novel, Broad Spectrum Anti-Infective that Provides Novel Regenerative Properties in Skin
- Development of Novel Kinocidin-Based Anti-Infective Therapeutics
- Preclinical Development of an Antimicrobial Nanoemulsion to Investigational New Drug for Multidrug-Resistant Wound Infections
- Fighting the Insect War: Containing Vector-Borne Disease and Strengthening Our Military Overseas
- Rapid Diagnostics for Multidrug Resistant Organisms in Combat-Related Infection
- Development of a Novel, Antimicrobial Skin Substitute for Burn Patients
- Fighting Bacteria with Bacteria: Controlling Wound Infections with Predatory Bacteria
- Next Generation Antimicrobial Wound Dressings to Reduce Infection and Promote Wound Healing
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Military Operational Medicine Research Program (JPC-5)
- Evaluating Sex Differences as a Predictor of Risk for Opioid Use Disorder
- Decreasing Aggression in Veterans with PTSD
- Using Virtual Reality as a Training Tool to Enhance the Proficiency of Behavioral Health Providers
- Targeted Strategies to Accelerate Evidence-Based Psychotherapies Implementation in Military Settings
- Finding Love Again After PTSD: Intensive Group Couple Therapy for PTSD
- Identifying Biomarkers that Distinguish Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Using Advanced Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- Advances in Understanding Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
- What’s in Your Uniform? An Investigation of Permethrin-Treated Army Combat Clothing
- Effectiveness and Patient Acceptability of Stellate Ganglion Block for Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms among Active Duty Military Members
- Designing Predictive Models for Musculoskeletal Injury and Injury Reoccurrence After Returning to Full Duty Following an Injury
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Combined with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Shows Promise for Reducing Symptoms of Combat-Related PTSD in Veterans
- Researchers Develop Operationally Specific Auditory Tests to Assess Fit-for-Duty Hearing Performance in Service Members
- Military Suicide Research Consortium Hosts Dissemination Science Institute to Address the Need for Effective Health Communication Strategies
- 2018 San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference Draws Record Attendance, Delivers a Powerful Program
- Open house event celebrates the partnership between STRONG STAR and CRDAMC, a key collaboration in furthering the treatment of PTSD
- Toward a Gold Standard for Suicide Risk Assessment for Military Personnel
- Texting: A Brief Intervention to Prevent Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
- Development and Evaluation of Veteran Supportive Supervisor Training (VSST): Improving Transition for Veterans in the Workplace
- Improvement and Extension of Auditory Hazard Models
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Combat Casualty Care Research Program (JPC-6)
- Human Neural Stem Cells, a New Approach to Restorative Therapy for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
- Optimized Liposomal Dexamethasone Therapy Improves Functional Outcome of Post-Traumatic Skeletal Muscle and Neuromuscular Junction
- CN-105, a Prophylactic Neuroprotectant Against Traumatic Brain Injury
- Novel Prosurvival Strategies Enhance Prolonged Field Care
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Steps Forward in Treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Gene Repair Therapy
- AAV Vectors, A Step Toward Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Trials
- Preclinical Testing of a Novel Method to Block TGFbeta Family Proteins in DMD
Epilepsy
- Large Animal Models of TBI May Reveal the Mechanisms Behind Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
- The Epidemiology of Epilepsy and Traumatic Brain Injury: Severity, Mechanism, and Outcomes
- Hope for Repurposing an Anti-Diabetic Drug as a Potential Therapy in Pediatric TBI
- Dr. Karen Parko - Resolving the Connection Between TBIs and Epilepsy
Gulf War Illness:
- Misconceptions about GWI and the Impact of Provider Attitudes: Assessing and Addressing Problems
- CNS autoantibodies lead to a differential diagnostic test for Gulf War Illness
- Joint VA/DoD Gulf War Illness State of the Science Conference Draws Hundreds of Researchers and Veterans
- Gulf War Illness State of the Science Conference
- GWIRP-funded project expands exciting gut biome finding for Gulf War Illness
- Seeking Solutions: Veteran Learns about Gulf War Illness — TV series brings resources into view
- A Prospective Open-Label Clinical Trial of Methylphenidate plus a GWI-Specific Nutrient Formula in Patients with Gulf War Illness and Concentration Disturbances
- GWI Common Data Elements Initiative
- The Gulf War Illness Clinical Trials and Interventions Consortium and the Boston Biorepository, Recruitment, and Integrative Network for GWI
- Alabama initiative for Veteran-based research
Hearing Restoration:
- Addressing Both Immediate Needs and Long-Term Consequences
- Addressing Research Gaps for Our Veterans
- Confronting the Challenges of Hearing Loss: A Veteran's Perspective
- Advancing Effective Hearing Restoration Therapies
Joint Warfighter Medical:
- Enhancing Healthcare Through Interoperability
- A New Product for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis
- Development of BIO 301 to Prevent Acute Radiation Syndrome and Mitigate the Delayed Effects of Acute Radiation Exposure
Kidney Cancer:
- Profilin 1 Promotes Aggressiveness of ccRCC and Provides a Potential New Therapeutic Target
- Harnessing Predictive Markers of Response to Antiangiogenic Therapy: Two Approaches to Optimizing Treatment for Metastatic Renal Carcinoma
Lung Cancer:
- Investigating Dysbiosis of the Lung as a Biomarker for Early Lung Cancer Detection
- The Generation of Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cells and SCLC-like Tumors from Human Embryonic Stem Cells
- Lung Cancer Research Program’s Career Development Award Expands the Talent Pool in the Field of Lung Cancer
- Targeted Inhibition of Mutant KRAS Oncogene Signaling by RAS Mimetics as a Therapeutic Approach for Lung Cancer
- Predicting Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- MEK Inhibition Modulates TNFα Response in Lung Cancer to Enhance Therapeutic Activity
- Investigating the Role of the Lung Microbiome in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Tumor Initiation and Progression
- Advancing Multi-Modal Therapy for Inoperable Early Stage Lung Cancer Patients
- Is It Really Cancer? Developing a CT-Based Classifier for Indeterminate Nodules Detected by Lung Cancer Screening
- A New NSAID Shows Promise for the Prevention of Lung Cancer
- Competing for RAS – Understanding KRAS and the Effects of Its Interactions for Potential Lung Adenocarcinoma Treatment
- Antidiabetic Drugs Are a Potential Solution to Some Treatment-Resistant Tumors
- Cancer Interception: Inducing Metabolic Crisis as a Form of Treatment during Lung Carcinogenesis
- The Search for a Biomarker Reveals Mechanisms of Treatment Resistance and New Approaches to Restore Effectiveness for Targeted Therapies
- Detecting Lung Cancer in the Blood Stream: A Successful Validation of a Highly Sensitive Blood-Based Biomarker for Lung Cancer
- The Cancer Moonshot Program: APOLLO and LCRP’s Lung Cancer Biospecimen Resource Network
- The Role of the Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition in Cancer Metastasis and Chemotherapy Resistance
- Fostering Collaboration Leads to Early Detection Breakthroughs in Lung Cancer
- Genetic Implications and Novel Targets for the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Genetic Determinants of Lung Cancer Subtype: Adenocarcinoma to Small Cell Conversion
- Identification of a New Biomarker for Lung Cancer Tumor Aggression Points to Promising New Therapies
- Functional Assessment of Patient-Derived Models of Acquired Drug Resistance Identifies a New Drug Combination for EGFR Mutant Lung Cancer
Lupus
Melanoma:
- Exploring Novel Ideas in Melanoma Research
- FY20 Melanoma Research Program: Filling the Gaps in Research for a Better Future
- Siah2: A Potential Biomarker to Predict Immunotherapy Treatment Outcomes in Melanoma Patients
- Role of the Inhibitory Receptor TIGIT in the Regulation of CD4+ Tregs in Patients with Advanced Melanoma
- Metabolic Remodeling of the Tumor Microenvironment to Improve the Efficacy of Immunotherapy
- Targeting Increased Polyamine Transport of Resistant Melanomas
- Central Tolerance Blockade to Augment Checkpoint Immunotherapy in Melanoma
Military Burn:
- Revised Goniometry for Improved Diagnosis and Physical Therapy for Burn Patients
- Omega-3 Fish Skin for Burn Wound Coverage and Advanced Healing
- COL Kevin Chung, MD, FCCM, FACP - Charting a Course Toward Resuscitation and Recovery
- Modulation of Burn Scars Through Laser Assisted Delivery of Stem Cells
- Improving the Prognosis of Soldiers with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Clinical Therapeutic Applications of Epinephrine and Vitamin-E Supplements to Treat Burn Patients
Multiple Sclerosis:
- Exploring Remyelination in MS: Myelin, Metformin, and Mitochondria
- Acceleration of Oligodendrocyte Maturation and Functional Remyelination in an MS Model Following Flavonoid Treatment
- The Role of Protein Deimination in Restoring Visual Function in MS Patients
- Differential Association of Age and Serum Neurofilament Light Chain in MS Patients
- Online Toolkit to Assist with Self-Management of MS Symptoms
- Tap Your Feet to Track Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Disease Progression in MS
- Sensory-Motor and Cognitive-Motor Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis: A Mobile Brain-Body Imaging Investigation
- Using Reprogrammed Stem Cells as a Therapy for MS
- Link Between Alterations in the Gut Microbiota and Multiple Sclerosis
- Developing a Promising New Target in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
- Using Advanced MRI Tools to Develop Novel Assessments of Cognition in MS Patients
- In Vivo Imaging of Cortical Inflammation and Subpial Pathology in Multiple Sclerosis by Combined PET and MRI
Neurofibromatosis:
- Everolimus Therapy for NF1-Optic Gliomas in Children: A Clinical Trial
- The Pain of Neurofibromatosis
- The NFRP Supports the Future of NF Research with Several New Investigator Awards
- The NFRP Joins Efforts to Promote Open Science in NF Research
- Clinical Trials Address Quality of Life for Persons with Neurofibromatosis (NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis) with Resiliency Training Delivered via Live Video
- Study Finds That Bevacizumab Treatment for NF2-Related Vestibular Schwannomas Increases Reported Quality of Life in Adults and Children
- The NFRP Presents the Fiscal Year 2018 Early Investigator Research Award Recipients
- The NFRP Presents the Fiscal Year 2018 New Investigator Award Recipients
- Investigating the Role of Fibroblasts in the Tumor Microenvironment and Hippo Signaling Pathway in Neurofibromas
- Cerebellopontine Angle (CPA) Model: A Novel Tool for Investigating Immunotherapy in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Vestibular Schwannomas
- Gaining Momentum Through Innovation and Recruitment
- Fiscal Year 2017 New Investigator Award Recipients
- Bench to Bedside - Collaborating to Develop Effective Therapies for NF
- Pathophysiology and Treatment of Muscle Weakness in NF1
- Identification of Molecular and Cellular Contributions to Neurofibroma Formation and Growth
- Fiscal Year 2016 New Investigator Award Recipients
- Potential Therapeutics for Neurofibromatosis Type 2-Associated Schwannoma Tumors
- Confronting the Challenge of Neurofibromatosis
- Identification of Novel Therapeutic Targets for NF1 Optic Pathway Glioma by Examining the Tumor as an Ecosystem
- Decreasing the Clinical Impact of Neurofibromatosis – New Clinical Trials Funded Through the Neurofibromatosis Research Program
- Deletion of Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase improves cognitive impairments in a mouse model of Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Study Finds that Lovastatin is Not Effective for Treating Learning or Attention Impairments in Children with NF1
- Opioid Receptor Signaling Crosstalk to Ras Protein is Mediated by Neurofibromin 1
- FY15 New Investigator Award Recipients
- Finding New Targets for Treatment of NF2-Deficient Meningiomas
- Combined mTORC1 and MEK Inhibition Leads to Regression of NF1-Mutant Cancers
Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Parkinson's:
- The NETP Presents the Fiscal Year 2019 Early-Investigator Research Award Recipients
- Reducing Tau as a Therapeutic Strategy for Improving Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease
- Identifying an Additional Risk for Sporadic Parkinson’s Disease in the Gut Microbiome
- Dr. Angus Nairn - Proteomic Methods for Analyzing Protein in Dopaminergic Neurons
- Remembering Dr. Robert Burke: A Pioneer in Neuro-restorative Approaches to Treating Parkinson's Disease
- Dr. Andrew Singleton - Aging Whole-Genome Sequencing in Parkinson’s Disease
- Dr. Kenneth Marek - Evaluating the Natural History of Prodromal PD in the PARS Cohort
- Dr. Caroline Tanner Video - Persistent Organic Pollutants and Parkinson’s disease in Native Populations of Hawaii and Alaska
- Dr. Paul Greengard Video - New P11 Biomarker Predicts Clinical Effectiveness of Antidepressant Drugs
- Alpha-synuclein: Promising molecular test for Parkinson's disease
- PRP PI Honored at the White House as a 'Champion of Change'
Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes:
- Women’s Specific Footwear with Prosthetic Feet
- A Prosthetic Foot Emulator to Optimize Prescription of Prosthetic Feet in Veterans and Service Members with Leg Amputations
- A Novel Prosthetic Foot Designed to Maximize Functional Abilities, Health Outcomes, and Quality of Life in People with Transtibial Amputation
- SpringActive Odyssey Ruggedized Ankle Prosthesis
- Improving the Control of Powered Lower Limb Prostheses
Ovarian Cancer:
- Developing Therapeutics in Rare Subtypes of Ovarian Cancer
- Mentorship Is a Key Component for a Successful Ovarian Cancer Research Team
- Nanoparticles for Effective and Targeted Ovarian Cancer Treatment
- A microRNA Promotes Oncogenic Transformation Leading to Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer Academy: 10 Years of Empowering Early Career Ovarian Cancer Investigators
- Combination Immunotherapies Offer New Hope for Chemotherapy-Resistant Ovarian Cancer Patients
- A Collaborative Effort has Uncovered Novel Therapies to Treat an Aggressive Form of Ovarian Cancer That is Unresponsive to Standard Treatment
- BRCA in Ovarian Cancer: Understanding the Risk and Finding New Means of Treatment
- A Multi-Institutional Approach to Understanding the Pathology of Ovarian Cancer
- A More Reliable Personalized Medicine-Based Approach to Test Ovarian Cancer Drugs
- Cyclin E1 as a Therapeutic Target for High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
- The Impact of the Ovarian Cancer Academy Is Long-Lasting and Far-Reaching
- Investigation of a Novel PET Tracer to Assess PARP Inhibitor Sensitivity in Ovarian Cancer Patients
- Expert Highlights Immunotherapy Potential in Ovarian Cancer
- Evaluation of DNA Repair Function as a Predictor of Response in a Clinical Trial of PARP Inhibitor Monotherapy for Recurrent Ovarian Carcinoma
- Towards Understanding Ovarian Cancer Progression and Chemotherapy Resistance
- Chip-Based Magnetic Imager for Molecular Profiling of Ovarian Cancer Cells
- The Clinical Development Award: Accelerating Ovarian Cancer Research into Clinical Application
- Combination Therapy of JO-c and PEGylated Liposomal Doxorubicin/DoxilTTM in Ovarian Cancer Patients
- Providing Hope: Increasing Long-Term Survivorship of Ovarian Cancer Patients
- Genetic Modifiers of Ovarian Cancer Risk in BRCA1 Mutation Carriers
- Optical Imaging Falloposcope for Minimally Invasive Ovarian Cancer Detection
- Ubiquitin-Mediated Protein Degradation Pathways for Ovarian Cancer Treatment
- Repurposing FDA-Approved Drug as a Potential Metastasis Inhibitor for Ovarian Cancer Treatment
- Therapeutic Strategies against Cyclin E1-Amplified Ovarian Cancers
Peer Reviewed Alzheimer's:
- Improving Quality of Life Through Training to Reduce Care-Resistant Behaviors
- Understanding Long-Term TBI Consequences Using Artificial Intelligence
- Alzheimer’s Effect on Financial Outcomes in the Period Prior to Clinical Diagnosis
- The Glymphatic System: A Novel Discovery for TBI and Dementia
- Collaborating on Military Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Peer Reviewed Cancer:
- Imaging as Predictive Biomarker for Esophageal Cancer: Offering New Hope to a Forgotten Population of Cancer Patients
- In Focus: Cancer in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults (CCAYA)
- In Focus: Military Health and Cancer
- A Powerful New Model for Accelerating Liver Cancer Research
- Research that Considers the Whole Patient
- Investigating the Link Between Potential Cancer-Causing Pollutants in the Environment and Testicular Cancer Risk in US Air Force Servicemen
- The Fiscal Year 2020 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Virtual Cancer Center: An Opportunity for Leadership
- Role of the Inhibitory Receptor TIGIT in the Regulation of CD4+ Tregs in Patients with Advanced Melanoma
- Discovering New Drug Targets in Radiation-Induced Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- The Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Vision Video
- Metabolic Remodeling of the Tumor Microenvironment to Improve the Efficacy of Immunotherapy
- Overcoming Tumor Immune Evasion
- IN FOCUS: Oncolytic Virotherapy in Pediatric Brain Tumors
- Turning the Heat up on Cancer: Combining Heat and Immunotherapy to Better Treat Bladder Cancer
- Targeting Increased Polyamine Transport of Resistant Melanomas
- Central Tolerance Blockade to Augment Checkpoint Immunotherapy in Melanoma
- IN FOCUS: Research in Cancers in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
- Neural Proteins Implicated in Pancreatic Cancer Desmoplasia
- IN FOCUS: Brain Tumor Research Funding
- IN FOCUS: BLADDER CANCER
- Exposing a Silent Killer: Dr. Arti Shukla Studies Methods for Early Detection of Mesothelioma
- In Focus: Melanoma Research Funding
- Advancing Our Understanding of How to Reduce the Risk of Developing Blood Cancer After Radiation Exposure
- An Improved Toolset for Pancreatic Cancer Research
- Investigating the Link between Cancer Formation and Cell Reprogramming
- IN FOCUS: STOMACH CANCER RESEARCH FUNDING
- IN FOCUS: LIVER CANCER RESEARCH FUNDING
- Giving Mesothelioma the One-Two Punch
- Discovering novel therapeutic strategies to treat kidney cancer
- Targeting Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor Signaling Pathways in Mesothelioma
- Identification of Novel RNA Editing Biomarkers of Human Leukemia Stem Cell Generation
- Linking Observed Mutations from Pediatric Brain Tumors to Mechanisms That May Drive Tumorigenesis
- Understanding Inflamation and Its Link to Colorectal Cancer
Peer Reviewed Medical:
- Development of BIO 301: An Encapsulated Nanogenistein Therapy
- Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Releases Funding Opportunities for COVID-19 Research
- Research with a Comprehensive Impact
- Taking Ideas From Discovery to the Clinic
- Improving Medical Care for Service Members and Their Families
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation as a Therapeutic Agent for Multiple Sclerosis
- Adoptive Cellular Therapy Targeting Recurrent Pediatric Brain Cancers
- Guiding Therapeutic Decisions for Patients Using microRNA Biomarkers
- Developing a Fingerprint for Renal Cell Carcinoma Progression
- Making a difference in congenital heart disease
- Engineering Immunotherapies for Mesothelioma and Other Solid Tumors
Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic:
- Seeking Multimodal Vaccines to Eradicate Biofilm-Associated Microorganisms Following Traumatic Musculoskeletal Injury
- New Information in Our Understanding of Osteoarthritis Onset
- CPT Matthew Anderson – Advocating for Change
- Focusing on Optimal Recovery and Restoration for our Servicemembers
- Neuroma/Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Educational Highlight
- Development of a High-Performance, Adaptable Prosthetic Socket for Amputees
- Experimental PEG Fusion Medical Device for Immediate Physiological Recovery After Peripheral Nerve Injury
- Development of an Active Cooling System for Improving Residual Limb Skin Care
- New Large Animal Model to Study Treatment for PTOA
- siRNA Delivery to Stem Cells in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis
- Providing upper-extremity prosthetic device users with functionality and flexibility
Prostate Cancer:
- Identifying Genomic Drivers of Prostate Cancer Progression
- Investigating Racial Differences in the Financial Impact of Prostate Cancer
- Preserving Sexual Function in Men Undergoing Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer
- High dose testosterone causes DNA damage and suppresses prostate cancer growth
- Bipolar Androgen Therapy: Breaking Out of the Chrysalis of Chronic Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Men with Late-Stage Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer
- The Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium: Addressing Health Disparities by Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials
- BET Bromodomain Degraders for the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Using a novel genetically engineered mouse model to identify new drug targets for treatment-resistant metastatic prostate cancer
- First-in-Class Anti-sMIC Immunotherapy Antibody Therapy to Target Prostate Cancer Metastasis
- Artificial Lymph Node: A Trap to Study and Fight Prostate Cancer
- Targeting BET proteins in Prostate Cancer
- Synergistic Action of FOXP3 and TSC1 Pathways in Prostate Cancer Progression
- Revolutionizing prostate cancer imaging with collagen hybridizing peptide
- Assessment of Biospecimen Needs of the Prostate Cancer Research Community
- The PROPHECY Study Validates the Use of Two AR-V7 Biomarker Assays for Predicting Hormone Therapy Resistance in Men with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
- NEK6 mediates castration resistance in prostate cancer in vivo
- LSD1: a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for prostate cancer
- Assessment of Biospecimen Needs of the Prostate Cancer Research Community
- Deconvoluting the Complexity of Bone Metastatic Prostate Cancer via Computational Modeling
- Combining Metformin with Androgen Deprivation Therapy to Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Clinical Implications for Long Non-coding RNAs in Prostate Cancer
- CDK12 loss is a distinct immunogenic class of advanced prostate cancer
- Autonomic Nerves Drive Prostate Cancer Growth, Invasion, and Metastasis
- Inhibition of ACK1 to Overcome Drug Resistance in Prostate Cancer
- A Relationship Between Mast Cells and Racial Disparity of Prostate Cancer
- Chimeric Amino Acid Rearrangements as Immune Targets in Prostate Cancer
- Dr. Bettina Drake Video - Prostate Cancer Outcomes in VA Hospitals
- Noninvasive Detection of AR-FL/AR-V7 as a Predictive Biomarker for Therapeutic Resistance in Men with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
- Circulating tumor cell analysis as a treatment-specific biomarker for prostate cancer
- Targeting the Aberrant Androgen Receptor in Advanced Treatment-Resistant Prostate Cancer
- Statin use may increase survival in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy
- Cooperativity between Oncogenic PKC Epsilon and Pten Loss in Prostate Cancer
Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury:
- Preparing for Future Battlefield Contestations by Maximizing Medical and Prolonged Field Care Methods in the Operational Environment
- Effect of Prolonged Exposure Therapy on PTSD Symptom Severity in Military Personnel
- Predicting Generalized Anxiety Among Military Couples Following Deployment
- A Military-Relevant Model of Closed Concussive Head Injury: Longitudinal Studies Characterizing and Validating Single and Repetitive mTBI
- Genetic and Environmental Predictors of Combat-Related PTSD/The STRONG STAR Multidisciplinary PTSD Research Consortium
- The TBI Endpoints Development (TED) Initiative Advances Multidisciplinary Research Efforts to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of TBI
- THE NCAA-DOD GRAND ALLIANCE: Concussion Assessment, Research, and Education Consortium (CARE)
- TEAM-TBI: a Precision Medicine Approach for TBI
- CENC Researchers Blaze a Trail to New Insights in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- The INjury and TRaumatic STress (INTRuST) Clinical Consortium Neuroimaging Leadership Core
- Operation Brain Trauma Therapy: Consortium Identifies Promising New Treatments and Biomarkers for Traumatic Brain Injury
- The INjury and TRaumatic STress (INTRuST) Clinical Consortium Brings Together Scientists to Further Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Research
- Treatment of Adult Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Using Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells
- Treatment of TBI with Hormonal and Pharmacological Support, Preclinical Validation Using Diffuse and Mechanical TBI Animal Models
- Building a Family Systems Model to Promote Adherence to PTSD Treatment
- Is telemedicine-delivered therapy as effective as treatment delivered at the clinic?
- Defining the Impact of Group Therapy on Treating PTSD in Active Military Personnel
Reconstructive Transplant Research
- Engineered Microparticles for Promoting Transplant Tolerance: Taking a Page Out of Cancer’s Playbook
- Increasing Organ Donor Authorization for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
- Improving and Quantifying Functional Hand Use in Hand Transplant Recipients and Amputees
- CDMRP-funded Physician Performs Historic Face Transplant Surgery
- Project Update: Biomarkers to Predict Rejection in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: MMP3
- Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Request for Information (RFI)
- Developing Therapeutic Reagents to Accelerate the Rate of Peripheral Nerve Growth after Reconstructive Transplantation
- Improving Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Vascularized Composite Tissue Allotransplantation via Histone Deacetylase Modulation
- T-Regulatory Cell-Based Therapies Promote Survival of Vascularized Composite Allografts
- Biomarkers to Predict Rejection in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
- Utilizing Vascularized Bone to Improve Outcomes of Face Transplantation
Spinal Cord Injury:
- TRACK-SCI: Leveraging Fundamental Clinical Discoveries to Guide Treatment and Improve Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia as a Multi-Functional Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries
- Efficacy Study of a Fully Implanted Neuroprosthesis for Functional Benefit to Individuals with Tetraplegia
- Utilizing Nerve Transfers to Improve Hand Function Following Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- Treatment of Sleep Apnea in Patients with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- Directing Spinal Cord Plasticity: The Impact of Stretch Therapy on Functional Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
- A Randomized, Crossover Clinical Trial of Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking to Improve Mobility, Bowel Function and Cardio-Metabolic Profiles in Persons with SCI
- Restoring Proprioception via a Cortical Prosthesis: A Novel Learning-Based Approach
- Managing the acute spinal cord injury
- Introducing the FY15 Spinal Cord Injury Research Program Portfolio
- An Implantable Neuroprosthetic Device to Normalize Bladder Function after Spinal Cord Injury
- Experiences of Living with Pain after a Spinal Cord Injury
Tick-Borne Disease:
- Generation of a Vaccine Candidate to Protect Against Tick-Borne Ehrlichiosis
- Lyme Disease Awareness Month – Spotlight on TBDRP FY18 Lyme Disease Initiatives
- Scientist Working to Improve Diagnosis of Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses
- Lyme Disease Awareness Month - Spotlight on TBDRP FY17 Lyme Disease Initiatives
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex:
- Neural Circuits Underlying Autism Relevant Behaviors in TSC
- TSC Remote Assessment and Intervention (TRAIN)
- Targeting Autophagy for the Treatment of TSC and LAM
- Inhibition of Neuron Hyperexcitability In The TSC Brain May Provide A Therapeutic Option To Treat Seizures
- Causes of Epilepsy in TSC- Potential Therapeutic Targets
- Identifying Mechanisms Initiating LAM and Angiomyolipoma in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Metabolic Imaging Biomarkers for TSC
- Repurposing FDA-Approved Drugs to Treat Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Gene Therapy, a New Approach to Treating TSC
- Topical Rapamycin Therapy to Alleviate Cutaneous Manifestations of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Modeling TSC and LAM Using Patient-Derived Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
- A Novel Model Provides Insight into Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- A Promising Early Intervention for TSC linked Autism in Infants
- Building Protein Network Models of Epilepsy to Find New Treatments in TSC
- Understanding the Mechanisms of Disease Leads to Potential New Treatments for TSC-related LAM
- Identifying the Roots of Myelin Dysfunction in the TSC Brain
- Inflammation and Epilepsy in TSC
- Targeting Amino Acid-mTORC1 Signaling for Treatment of TSC
- Loss of Tsc2 and Increased mTORC1 Signaling in Excitatory Neurons Lead to Complex Abnormalities
- TSC-FoxO Signaling Network in Kidney Cancer Development
Vision:
- CAPT Walter Steigleman, MD - Advancing Research for Military Vision Trauma
- MAJ Thomas Zampieri (USA Ret.), PhD, PA - Restoring Hope for Service Members with Eye Trauma
- Michael Steinmetz, PhD - Generating New Treatments for Warfighters and Their Families
- COL Mark Reynolds, MD - Addressing the Unique Challenges of Military Eye Trauma
- USC Team Captures Valuable User Feedback from Military Medical Personnel regarding Novel Reversible Adhesive to Manage Ocular Trauma
- Computational Modeling of Primary Blast Injury to the Eye
- A Retinal Prosthetic with the Capacity to Produce Normal Vision
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MD Anderson Cancer Center, January 25, 2021 - Blood cell mutations confound prostate cancer liquid biopsy (external link)
University of Washington Medicine, January 15, 2021 - Fox Chase Researchers Find Novel Histone-Dependent PARP-1 Inhibitors More Effective at Treating Prostate and Renal Cancers (external link)
FirstWord Pharma, January 12, 2021 - Counseling on Gun Safety Could Cut Suicide Rate in Military: Study (external link)
U.S.News, January 8, 2021 - Mobility Skills With Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking in Persons With SCI: Results From a Three Center Randomized Clinical Trial (external link)
EurekAlert!, December 30, 2020 - Geneva Announces Researcher of the Year Andriy Batchinsky, MD (external link)
THE GENEVA FOUNDATION, December 15, 2020 - Department of Defense funds development of a new Lyme disease vaccine (external link)
Baylor College of Medicine, November 20, 2020 - The lung microbiome may affect lung cancer pathogenesis and prognosis (external link)
EurekAlert!, November 20, 2020 - Portable MRI Device Brings Imaging to the Battlefield and Bedside (external link)
USA MRDC, November 13, 2020 - Research could change how blood pressure is managed in spinal cord injury patients (external link)
EurekAlert!, October 29 , 2020 - Genomic Differences May Be Key to Overcoming Prostate Cancer Disparities Among African American Men (external link)
Moffitt Cancer Center, October 26 , 2020 - Stopping lethal lung damage from the flu with a natural human protein (external link)
Ohio State News, October 14 , 2020 - Study shows light therapy is safe and may benefit patients with TBI (external link)
Massachusetts General Hospital, October 1 , 2020 - Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College finds innovative outpatient treatment (MAXout) highly effective for children with autism (external link)
Newswise, September 28 , 2020 - Dr. Gayle Vaday, Program Manager of the Breast Cancer Research Program is featured on the podcast Our MBC Life (external link)
Our MBC Life, September 25 , 2020 - Why the dose matters: Study shows levels and anti-tumor effectiveness of a common drug vary widely (external link)
EurekAlert!, September 24 , 2020 - With xTechBOLT Competition, USAMRDC Seeks to 'Unlock the Brain' (external link)
USA MRDC, September 22 , 2020 - UVA Discovers Key Process in Cancer Tumor Format (external link)
UVA Today, September 21 , 2020 - Brain can induce diabetes remission in rodents, but how? (external link)
University of Washington, September 16 , 2020 - DOD Suicide Prevention Research Strategy (external link)
MRDC, September 14 , 2020 - Biomarkers identified in collegiate athletes that could help predict time needed to recover from concussion (external link)
National Institutes of Health, August 31 , 2020 - New research to help injured troops using technology (external link)
South Carolina ETV, August 28 , 2020 - Rucaparib in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer With Deleterious BRCA Alterations (external link)
The ASCO Post, August 28 , 2020 - Switching off ‘master regulator’ may shield the brain from Parkinson’s-related damage (external link)
Van Andel Institute, August 19 , 2020 - Prospective Study Finds Potential Utility of MeMed's Host Immune Technology for Personalizing Treatment of Severe COVID-19 Patients (external link)
GlobalNewswire, August 14 , 2020 - Studies suggest a diet that mimics fasting could boost breast cancer therapy (external link)
USC News, August 4 , 2020 - Humanetics Corporation Receives Funding from NIAID to Test Drug in COVID-19 Patients (external link)
MarketWatch, July 30 , 2020 - Prostate Cancer Metastasis Linked to Revival of Dormant Molecular Program (external link)
Prostate Cancer Foundation, July 28 , 2020 - New study shows common diabetes drug improves symptoms in genetic form of ALS in mice (external link)
University of Florida Health, July 23 , 2020 - New CENC Data Added to FITBIR Encourages More Research, Collaboration (external link)
U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), July 22 , 2020 - Calpain-2 as a therapeutic target in repeated concussion–induced neuropathy and behavioral impairment (external link)
Science Advances, July 20, 2020 - This MicroRNA Might Help Detect, Treat Ovarian Cancer (external link)
Newswise, July 15, 2020 - DOD grant to improve care delivery for service members, Veterans with spinal injuries (external link)
University of Washington School of Public Health, July 15, 2020 - Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium (CENC) data shared via the FITBIR Informatics System (external link)
FITBIR, July 3, 2020 - PSA screening affords men long-term benefits, study finds (external link)
Newswise, June 30, 2020 - Armata Pharmaceuticals Announces $15 Million Award from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for Development of Bacteriophage Therapy to Treat S. aureus Bacteremia Infections (external link)
Armata Pharmaceuticals, June 22, 2020 - SeaStar Medical to Initiate a Pilot Study of Selective Cytopheretic Device in COVID-19 patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Acute Kidney Injury (external link)
CISION PR Newswire, June 22, 2020 - How AI is helping patients with prosthetics (external link)
TODAY, June 22, 2020 - Public-private Partnership to Improve Outcomes for Veterans at Risk of Lung Cancer (external link)
Onco’Zine, June 19, 2020 - New Department of Defense Scleroderma Research Program Holds Inaugural Stakeholders Meeting
SRP, June 16, 2020 - MyndTec Announces Partnership with SDVOSB Maness Veteran Medical to Distribute MyndMove (external link)
FOX5, June 12, 2020 - Completion of Long-Term Extension Study with Vamorolone in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (external link)
Santhera, June 3, 2020 - CDMRP’s Vision Research Funding Opportunities Discussed at Joint ARVO NAEVR Webinar
CDMRP, June 3, 2020 - Portable system demonstrates capability to save hearing downrange (external link)
Health.mil, June 2, 2020 - JAMA Neurology Publication of Clinical Trial Data for Viltolarsen in DMD Patients (external link)
CISION PR Newswire, May 29, 2020 - Restoring arm, hand function after spinal cord injury focus of clinical trial (external link)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, May 14, 2020 - Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Global Awareness Day Scheduled for May 15 (external link)
CISION PR Newswire, May 13, 2020 - Spontaneous reversal of stenosis in tissue-engineered vascular grafts (external link)
Science Translational Medicine, April 30, 2020 - The Director’s Statement to Consumers
News Release from CDMRP, April 29, 2020 - Cell-Free DNA Concentration Associated with Injury Severity and Survival in ICU Animal Study using CIRCULOGENE’s Proprietary Liquid Biopsy Technology (external link)
Businesswire, April 28, 2020 - PTSD Can Take Heavy Toll on Hearts of Female Vets (external link)
U.S. News, April 7, 2020 - Cancerous tumors, surrounding cells illuminated by new imaging agent (external link)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, March 13, 2020 - Cleveland Clinic Researchers Validate Link Between Genetic Variant and Poor Outcomes in Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer (external link)
Cleveland Clinic, March 3, 2020 - Talc Powder Not Linked to Ovarian Cancer in Prospective Datasets (external link)
MEDPAGE TODAY, February 27, 2020 - Intratumoral heterogeneity may be responsible for chemotherapy resistance in patients with small cell lung cancer (external link)
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, February 25, 2020 - New study offers the first evidence of brain inflammation in veterans with Gulf War Illness (external link)
Massachusetts General Hospital, February 25, 2020 - A single number helps Stanford data scientists find most dangerous cancer cells (external link)
Stanford Medicine, February 25, 2020 - Clinical trial starting in Cleveland to help patients with paralysis regain movement (external link)
ABC News 5 Cleveland, February 3, 2020 - New consortium probing mysteries of traumatic brain injury (external link)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, January 29, 2020 - HRRP-funded investigator Zheng-Yi Chen and team successfully reprogram adult murine inner ear and regenerate hair cells (external link)
Nature Communications, January 23, 2020 - Can TBI biomarkers forecast seizures after injury? (external link)
Duke Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, January 22, 2020 - Printed Electronics Open Way for Electrified Tattoos and Personalized Biosensors (external link)
Duke - Pratt School Of Engineering, January 8, 2020 - STUDY DEMONSTRATES 12-MONTH RELIEF OF POST-AMPUTATION PAIN FOLLOWING TREATMENT WITH SPRINT PNS SYSTEM (external link)
SPRINT PNS SYSTEM, December 27, 2019 - Veterans Study Suggests Two Subtypes of Gulf War Illness (external link)
Georgetown University Medical Center, December 19, 2019 - Stroke Drug Boosts Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury in Rats (external link)
UC San Diego Health, December 19, 2019 - New research shows nerve injections are effective for treating PTSD symptoms (external link)
Military Times, December 10, 2019 - Kimberly Sullivan, PhD, Receives 2019 Soaring Eagle Award from Center for Military Health (external link)
Boston University School of Medicine, December 3, 2019 - Exploring ways lung cancer cells escape detection (external link)
EurekAlert!, November 29, 2019 - CDMRP and Design Interactive, Inc. Demonstrate Pre-Prosthetic Training Device
CDMRP, November 26, 2019 - At BU and Beyond, Many Gulf War Veterans Still Suffer from Toxic Wounds (external link)
Boston University - The Brink , November 15, 2019 - Deet gives humans an 'invisibility cloak' to fend off mosquito bites (external link)
Johns Hopkins Medicine, November 14, 2019 - Nanoparticle drug delivery provides pain relief and more effective opioid alternative in animal study (external link)
NYU, November 8, 2019 - Tracking Tick Infections in 3-D (external link)
University of Maryland, November 1, 2019 - Imugene welcomes receipt of US Department of Defense grant for City of Hope cancer researchers (external link)
Proactive, October 29, 2019 - He’s the First African American to Receive a Face Transplant. His Story Could Change Health Care (external link)
TIME, October 28, 2019 - VA, Defense Fund $50 Million Consortium to Study Traumatic Brain Injury
PH/TBI, October 25, 2019 - Saurabh Chatterjee and team find solution to Gulf War Illness in FDA-approved antiviral drugs (external link)
University of South Carolina, October 25, 2019 - New research uncovers how common genetic mutation drives cancer (external link)
Fred Hutch, October 11, 2019 - CDMRP Funding Recipients Are Nobel Prize Winners
CDMRP, October 9, 2019 - CRISPR Fix in Mice May Lead to Muscular Dystrophy Therapy (external link)
Futurity, October 8, 2019 - Low-Cost Blood Pressure Drug Improves Brain Function in Individuals with Autism (external link)
University of Missouri - School of Medicine, October 3, 2019 - FY20 ALSRP Mechanisms and Priorities Survey
ALSRP, October 1, 2019 - High-tech gel aids delivery of drugs (external link)
EurekAlert!, September 18, 2019 - Vamorolone Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients Leads to Improvements in Motor Function (external link)
ReveraGen, September 6, 2019 - A metabolic perspective on CSF-mediated neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis (external link)
BRAIN - A Journal of Neurology, September 5, 2019 - This Wearable Device Can Predict Aggressive Outbursts in People with Autism A Minute in Advance (external link)
News@Northwestern, August 30, 2019 - UCLA study links progenitor cells to age-related prostate growth (external link)
Eureka Alert!, August 27, 2019 - Balance of “Stop” and “Go” Signaling Could Be Key to Cancer Immunotherapy Response (external link)
Penn Medicine News, August 23, 2019 - Possible new treatment strategy for lung cancer (external link)
Science Daily, August 21, 2019 - Running Against Multiple Sclerosis (external link)
Highmark Health, August 7, 2019 - Dr. Louise Hecker Named "Inventor of the year" at Tech Launch Arizona's I-Squared Awards (external link)
The University of Arizona Health Sciences, July 30, 2019 - Scientists develop promising drug for treating ovarian, pancreatic cancers (external link)
Houston Methodist, July 26, 2019 - Novel therapy administered after TBI prevents brain damage (external link)
UT Health, July 24, 2019 - So You Want to Serve on a Scientific Review Panel? (external link)
Cancer Today, July 24, 2019 - Differences in MS patients' cerebrospinal fluid may be key to drugs that halt progression (external link)
Neuroscience News, July 23, 2019 - A new approach to targeting tumors and tracking their spread (external link)
MIT News, July 16, 2019 - Blood Test May Predict Risk of Recurrence for Breast Cancer Patients (external link)
City of Hope, July 16, 2019 - Bacteria Engineered as Trojan Horse for Cancer Immunotherapy (external link)
Columbia Engineering, July 11, 2019 - Genomics study reveals five genes linked to treatment resistance in prostate cancer (external link)
News Medical Life Sciences, July 10, 2019 - Newly Defined Prostate Cancer Driver is Fast, Furious and Loud (external link)
University of Michigan, July 1, 2019 - Out of Many Ovarian Precancerous Lesions, One Becomes Cancer (external link)
Johns Hopkins, July 1, 2019 - How the Gut Microbiome Could Provide a New Tool to Treat Autism (external link) Smithsonian Magazine, June 26, 2019
- New Members Appointed to the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group (external link)
HHS.gov, June 5, 2019 - Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism (external link)
RMIT University, June 4, 2019 - University of Minnesota medical student's research renews focus on Gulf War illness (external link)
Star Tribune, May 29, 2019 - U-M Compounds Show Promise in a Lab Model of Advanced Prostate Cancer (external link)
Univeristy of Michigan, May 29, 2019 - Surgeons Perform First Bioengineered Blood Vessel Transplant in Military Patient (external link)
DVIDS, May 28, 2019 - Biomechanical Mapping Method Aids Development of Therapies for Damaged Heart Tissue (external link)
OSA - The Optical Society, May 22, 2019 - WSU scientist studies link between poor sleep and PTSD (external link)
WSU Insider, May 16, 2019 - TSC Global Awareness Day (external link)
CISION - PR Newswire, May 15, 2019 - Is there a link between gut bacteria and autism? A first-of-its-kind study investigates (external link)
USC News, May 13, 2019 - Tumor-selective angiotensin blockers may improve response to cancer immunotherapy (external link)
Massachusetts General Hospital, May 2, 2019 - Vaccine for HER2 Breast Cancer Shows Early Promise (external link)
Duke Cancer Institute, April 26, 2019 - Princeton scientists discover an interaction that helps cancer spread to bone (external link)
Princeton University, April 24, 2019 - BU Professor Awarded $3.2M to Establish Biorepository Network for Gulf War Illness Research (external link)
Boston University - School of Public Health, April 24, 2019 - Study of SPR Therapeutics' Peripheral Nerve Stimulation System Demonstrates Significant and Sustained Relief of Post-Amputation Pain (external link)
SPR Therapeutics, April 11, 2019 - NSU researchers investigate potential Gulf War Illness (external link)
The Current - Nova Southeastern University, April 11, 2019 - Novel Memorial Sloan Kettering Study on CAR T Cell Therapy in Solid Tumors (external link)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, April 10, 2019 - Nasal Spray Universal Flu Vaccine Announced Positive Results (external link)
Precision Vaccinations, April 8, 2019 - Working to Employ Young Adults with Autism (external link)
Michigan State University, April 3, 2019 - Gulf War Veterans “Aging” Faster (external link)
Boston University School of Public Health, March 26, 2019 - How virtual reality may provide a new non-invasive therapy for autism (external link)
EurekAlert! Science News, March 26, 2019 - UW team finds key to common cancer pathway in discovery that could unlock new therapies (external link)
University of Wisconsin–Madison, March 22, 2019 - Alzheimer's Is Not An Equal Opportunity Disease (external link)
Verterans Today, March 21, 2019 - Potential Treatment for Cancer in Butterfly Disease (external link)
Jefferson, March 21, 2019 - TED Initiative-developed software is the first biomarker tool qualified by the FDA (external link)
U.S Food & Drug Administration, March 15, 2019 - The FASEB Journal: GI neuroimmune disruption contributes to Gulf War Illness (external link)
EurekAlert! Science News, March 6, 2019 - Single CRISPR Treatment Provides Long-Term Benefits in Mouse Models of Duchenne (external link)
Duke University - Pratt School of Engineering, February 22, 2019 - Protein found more in advanced prostate cancer could be key to preventing drug resistance (external link)
The Institute of Cancer Research, February 22, 2019 - Bacteria promote lung tumor development, study suggests (external link)
MIT News, February 6, 2019 - Gut immune cells cut inflammation in multiple sclerosis (external link)
University of California San Francisco, February 5, 2019 - Blocking pro-fibrosis pathway may improve immunotherapy of metastatic breast cancer (external link)
Massachusetts General Hospital, February 4, 2019 - Researchers Overcome Hurdle in CRISPR Gene Editing for Muscular Dystrophy (external link)
University of Missouri Health, January 15, 2019 - Teaming Up on Substance Abuse (external link)
Army AL&T, January 14, 2019 - A Randomized controlled trial in Veterans with PTSD (external link)
The Lancet, January 14, 2019 - Genetic cause of ALS and frontotemporal dementia blocked by RNA-binding compound (external link)
Phys Org, December 31, 2018 - Tricare seeking right mix of therapies for kids with autism (external link)
Stars And Stripes, December 14, 2018 - UA Researchers Study how to Regrow Long Bone Segments Using 3D Printing (external link)
EurekAlert! Science News, November 30, 2018 - Study identifies a genetic driver of deadly prostate cancer (external link)
Cedars-Sinai, November 30, 2018 - Researchers discover key gene in cells associated with hearing loss (external link)
EurekAlert! Science News, November 29, 2018 - Scientists discover a way to get drugs to the brain faster and more efficiently (external link)
Forbes, November 26, 2018 - Lewy Body Pathology and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Associated With Contact Sports (external link)
Oxford University Press, November 26, 2018 - Microgel powder fights infection and helps wounds heal (external link)
EurekAlert! Science News, November 20, 2018 - New online training helps veterans reintegrate into workforce (external link)
OHSU, November 19, 2018 - Scientists develop DNA molecule that may one day be used as "vaccine" for prostate cancer (external link)
City of Hope, October 24, 2018 - Mechanism of Resistance to Novel Targeted Therapy for Ovarian Cancer Identified (external link)
The Wistar Institute, October 15, 2018 - Targeting abnormal signals suggests novel method to treat a rare childhood blood disease (external link)
EurekAlert! Science News, October 12, 2018 - Genomic Dark Matter Activity Connects Parkinson's and Psychiatric Diseases (external link)
Brigham Health - Brigham and Women's Hospital, October 11, 2018 - Seeking a "Missing Link" Between Genes and Environment in Parkinson's Disease (external link)
UAB News - The University of Alabama at Birmingham, October 9, 2018 - A scientist's radical idea to engineer mice and stop Lyme disease (external link)
CNN Tech, September 26, 2018 - Investigational steroid mirrors prednisone's benefits while taming its side effects (external link)
EurekAlert!, September 25, 2018 - UA Researchers to study, test potential drug candidates for deadly lung disease (external link)
The University of Arizona, September 11, 2018 - Natural sugar defends against metabolic syndrome, in mice (external link)
Washington University in St.Louis, September 10, 2018 - Non-Coding DNA Reveals a Route by Which Advanced Prostate Cancer Resists Treatment (external link)
Broad Institute, September 07, 2018 - Building Katie's New Face (external link)
National Geographic, August 23, 2018 - MAO-A study supports potential for antidepressants to treat prostate cancer (external link)
USC News, August 13, 2018 - Creating automatic analysis of body language to gauge attention using Amazon Video Streams and AI Services (external link)
AWS Machine Learning Blog, August 9, 2018 - MSRC Awards Announcement 2018 (external link)
Military Suicide Research Consortium, August 8, 2018 - Prostate Cancer Researchers Awarded Spot in National Clinical Trials Consortium (external link)
Weill Cornell Medicine, July 25, 2018 - Our Advocacy Success: First Awardees Announced for Department of Defense Lupus Research Program (external link)
Lupus Research Alliance, July 19, 2018 - Analgesic Use and Ovarian Cancer Risk (external link)
Oxford Academic, July 19, 2018 - LFA-Funded Research Studies Continue to Reap Benefits for People with Lupus (external link)
Lupus Foundation of America, July 9, 2018 - Study Shows Liquid Biopsy is Accurate for Guiding Prostate Cancer Treatment Choice (external link)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, July 6, 2018 - Lethal Prostate Cancer Treatment May Benefit from Combination Immunotherapy (external link)
Johns Hopkins Medicine, July 5, 2018 - Research team discovers drug compound that stops cancer cells from spreading (external link)
EurekAlert!, July 5, 2018 - Man-made antibodies show promise in attacking prostate cancer cells in animal models (external link)
Duke Health, June 25, 2018 - Pittsburgh marathoner finds 'magic' freedom from multiple sclerosis through running (external link)
Trib Media Live, June 20, 2018 - Researchers pinpoint new subtype of prostate cancer that may predict immunotherapy response (external link)
EurekAlert!, June 19, 2018 - New Map Defines Areas of Highest Prostate Cancer Burden (external link)
Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University, June 19, 2018 - Mitochondrial Dysfunction Contributes to Kidney Disease (external link)
Northwestern Medicine, June 12, 2018 - Genome's Dark Matter Sheds Light on Prostate Cancer Challenge (external link)
University of Michigan Health Lab, June 4, 2018 - Treeway Announces Promising Data from Phase I Clinical Trial of Lead Program TW001 for ALS (external link)
Business Wire, June 1, 2018 - Rapamycin lotion reduces facial tumors caused by tuberous sclerosis (external link)
EurekAlert - Science News, May 29, 2018 - Research Finds "Achilles Heel" for Aggressive Prostate Cancer (external link)
University of California San Francisco, May 24, 2018 - FluGen Begins Challenge Study (external link)
FluGen, May 24, 2018 - IMPORTANT: Immediate Changes in System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Process for New and Existing Contractors
May 23, 2018 - Researchers identify method to overcome false positives in CT imaging for lung cancer (external link)
Mayo Clinic, May 21, 2018 - PARP-1 May be Key to Effectiveness of PARP Inhibitors, and Now Researchers Can Image It (external link)
Penn Medicine News, May 3, 2018 - Peripheral Prisms and Perceptual-Motor Training Improve Detection in a Driving Simulator (external link)
TVST, April 25, 2018 - ALS Treatment Delays Disease and Extends Life in Rats (external link)
Cedars-Sinai, April 23, 2018 - Inhibiting metabolism found to be effective in treating aggressive form of lung cancer (external link)
EurekAlert!, April 17, 2018 - Study reveals a way to make prostate cancer cells run out of energy and die (external link)
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, April 13, 2018 - Study finds how fat tissue shunts energy to prostate tumors (external link)
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, April 11, 2018 - Investing for breakthroughs (external link)
CDMRP, April 9, 2018 - Combination immunotherapy improves survival in mouse models of mesothelioma (external link)
Massachusetts General Hospital, April 6, 2018 - PCRP-funded biorepository shows room-temperature storage may impact sample quality over time (external link)
Johns Hopkins Medicine, April 5, 2018 - New promise found in treating triple negative breast cancer (external link)
Baylor College of Medicine, April 5, 2018 - Pushing screening of ovarian and endometrial cancers one step further (external link)
McGill Publications Med e-News, March 30, 2018 - Hidden Variation (external link)
Harvard Medical School, March 30, 2018 - Bacteria May Promote Pancreatic Cancer by Suppressing the Immune System (external link)
American Association for Cancer Research, March 28, 2018 - Gut Bacteria Determine Speed of Tumor Growth in Pancreatic Cancer (external link)
NYU Langone Health, March 28, 2018 - PCCTC-Developed Apalutamide Gains FDA Approval (external link)
The Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium, March 16, 2018 - FY18 JWMRP RFI Announcement
JWMRP, March 13, 2018 - Therapy Helps Those With Autism Navigate Adulthood (external link)
US News, March 13, 2018 - Wireless, Web-Based Interactive Control of Optical Coherence Tomography with Mobile Devices (external link)
TVST, February 28, 2018 - Study finds genetic link between thinner corneas and increased risk of glaucoma (external link)
EurekAlert – Science News, February 27, 2018 - Lab-grown human cerebellar cells yield clues to autism (external link)
EurekAlert – Science News, February 22, 2018 - Ludington veteran learns to use donor arms (external link)
UpNorthLive, February 20, 2018 - UPMC researchers solving treatment resistance in most common breast cancer (external link)
EurekAlert – Science News, February 13, 2018 - Study Finds 2-Week Long Exposure Therapy Effective In Treating Combat PTSD (external link)
Texas Public Radio, January 30, 2018 - Biomechanical Mapping Method Aids Development of Therapies for Damaged Heart Tissue (external link)
The Optical Society, January 30, 2018 - Light-triggered nanoparticles show promise against metastatic cancer (external link)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, January 30, 2018 - Researchers demonstrate RAS dimers are essential for cancer (external link)
UT Southwestern Medical Center, January 26, 2018 - Novel diabetes drugs sensitize lung cancer cells and other cancer cells to chemotherapy agents (external link)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, January 5, 2018 - Study Explores Impact of Obesity on Bone Marrow Cells (external link)
Cincinnati Children's, January 2, 2018 - A New Weapon Against Bone Metastasis (external link)
Princeton University, December 26, 2017 - Pimozide Identified as a Potential ALS Therapeutic (external link)
ALS Association, December 14, 2017 - Combination immunotherapy holds promise as improved ovarian cancer treatment (external link)
Johns Hopkins University, December 8, 2017 - CDMRP Kidney Cancer Research Program (external link)
Oncology Tube, December 7, 2017 - Remembering Fred Atkin (external link)
Action to Cure Kidney Cancer, November 29, 2017 - New Autism Drug Shows Promise in Preclinical Study (external link)
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, November 17, 2017 - Brain Chemistry Profiles Shows Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Gulf War Illness as Unique Disorders (external link)
Georgetown University Medical Center, November 16, 2017 - 3D Cultured Cells Could Drive Precision Therapy for Cancer Treatment (external link)
Comprehensive Cancer Center – Michigan Medicine, November 16, 2017 - Mayo Clinic researchers find genetic pathways to individualized treatment for advanced prostate cancer (external link)
Mayo Clinic, November 14, 2017 - Neuroscientists Find Promise in Intervention to Normalize Biological Functions in Fragile X Mice (external link)
New York University, November 13, 2017 - Expanding Advocacy for Head Trauma Vision Research Funding (external link)
American Academy of Optometry, November 8, 2017 - Diagnostic potential for a serum miRNA neural network for detection of ovarian cancer (external link)
eLife, November 6, 2017 - Many Pelvic Tumors in Women May Have Common Origin: Fallopian Tubes (external link)
NYU Langone Health, October 31, 2017 - New approach may kill tumor cells in the brain (external link)
Harvard Gazette, October 30, 2017 - New data demonstrates clinical relevance of biomarker for guiding prostate cancer treatment (external link)
Cleveland Clinic, October 18, 2017 - New findings explain how UV rays trigger skin cancer (external link)
Cornell Chronicle, October 17, 2017 - Amid opioid crisis, some patients turn to tech alternatives (external link)
CNN Tech, October 10, 2017 - Federal Agencies Partner for Military and Veteran Pain Management Research
October 6, 2017 - Expert Highlights Immunotherapy Potential in Ovarian Cancer (external link)
OncLive, October 5, 2017 - Vision Research Program (VRP) Investigators invited to present at the 2017 Military Health System Research Symposium (external link)
September 26, 2017 - Bio-inspired approach to RNA delivery (external link)
MIT News, September 25, 2017 - Gut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Progression (external link)
UC San Francisco, September 22, 2017 - Study finds genetic difference in prostate cancer in African-Americans (external link)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, August 25, 2017 - Tourniquet Master Training/A tourniquet technology training system to aid Warfighters treating battlefield injuries (external link)
Charles River Analytics , August 7, 2017 - Intrepid DoD Ovarian Cancer Academy Investigator Rugang Zhang Develops Alternative Therapy (external link)
The Wistar Institute, July 28, 2017 - Cleveland Clinic Performs Third Face Transplant (external link)
Cleveland Clinic, July 21, 2017 - Enhanced Cognitive Rehabilitation to Treat Comorbid Traumatic Brain Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (external link)
US Department of Defense, Blast Injury Research Program Coordinating Office, July 18, 2017 - Fish Skin for Human Wounds: Iceland's Pioneering Treatment (external link)
Bloomberg, July 7, 2017 - USC professors discuss LGBT service members (external link)
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, June 26, 2017 - FDA Grants RASRx1902 Orphan Drug Status as Potential Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (external link)
Muscular Dystrophy News Today, June 23, 2017 - Moffitt Researchers Identify a Novel Inhibitor that Overcomes Drug Resistance in Prostate Cancer (external link)
Moffitt Cancer Center, June 14, 2017 - Establishing Gulf War Illness Human Stem Cell Biorepository (external link)
Boston University School of Public Health, June 5, 2017 - TSC Global Awareness Day Scheduled for May 15 (external link)
PR Newswire, May 17, 2017 - The Hormone Oxytocin is Being Tested for Treatment of PTSD and Alcohol Abuse (external link)
University of California San Francisco, May 17, 2017 - By boosting innate immunity, researchers eradicate aggressive prostate cancer in mice (external link)
The University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences - Science Life, May 11, 2017 - Novel Gene Editing Approach to Cancer Treatment Shows Promise in Mice (external link)
University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, May 9, 2017 - Wearable Windows into Breast Tumors (external link)
Boston University Today, May 4, 2017 -
MSRP Consumer Peer Reviewer John Platt sets personal record in Boston Marathon (external link)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 28, 2017 - Cleveland Clinic Researcher and PCRP Awardee Receives Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award (external link)
Cleveland Clinic, April 27, 2017 - FDA Recognition of TBI Endpoints Development (TED) Initiative Efforts (external link)
University of California, San Francisco, April 21, 2017 - Non-invasive prostate cancer diagnosing, monitoring (external link)
Washington State University, April 21, 2017 - Dr. John Ravits, ALSRP Programmatic Panel Member, Receives Sheila Essey Award for Research Contributions (external link)
ALS Association, March 31, 2017 - Can Prostate Cancer Metastasis be Stopped before it Starts? Research Team Identifies Role for Particular MicroRNA (external link)
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, March 28, 2017 - Combination Immunotherapy Effective for Advanced Prostate Cancer (external link)
Newswise, March 28, 2017 - Researchers identify ‘Achilles’ heel’ of PTEN that helps drive prostate cancer progression (external link)
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, March 27, 2017 - PCRP-funded researchers find prostate shape may serve as biomarker for prostate cancer (external link)
News Medical - Life Sciences, March 22, 2017 -
Finding Lung Cancer in the Nose (external link)
Boston University - School of Medicine, March 3, 2017 -
PCRP-funded study recruiting patients to investigate effects of shared decision making on patient quality of life (external link)
URO Today, March 1, 2017 - SPH to Share $1.1M for Gulf War Women's Research (external link)
Boston University - School of Public Health, February 22, 2017 - Homologous recombination deficiency analysis predicts PARP inhibitor benefit for ovarian cancer (external link)
Healio - HemOnc Today, February 7, 2017 - Mount Sinai study: How primary tumor cells are preset for dormancy and evade chemo after spread (external link)
Mount Sinai, February 3, 2017 - Huntsman Cancer Institute Scientists Identify Bone Degradation Process in Metastatic Breast Cancer (external link)
Huntsman Cancer Institute, February 3, 2017 - MHSRS 2017 releases call for abstracts
January 30, 2017 -
BrainScope Launches the Ahead 300 for Objective Assessment of Mild Head Injury, Including Concussion (external link)
BrainScope, January 11, 2017 -
When it comes to substance abuse and soldiers, confidentiality helps (external link)
University of Washington, January 10, 2017 -
PCRP-funded scientists uncover new way to defeat therapy-resistant prostate cancer (external link)
The Scripps Research Institute, January 10, 2017
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