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Rice University Enlists Biophysicist to Accelerate Cancer Research Efforts
- Rice University welcomes biophysicist Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede with a $6 million CPRIT grant to enhance cancer research efforts.
- The grant aims to bolster Rice's cancer biology and protein science research, focusing on cancer metastasis and metalloprotein chemistry.
- Wittung-Stafshede's expertise aligns with CPRIT's goal to accelerate cancer research in prevention, diagnosis, and therapy.
- Her work investigates the role of metalloproteins, particularly copper-binding proteins, in cancer progression.
- She utilizes advanced techniques to study protein-metal interactions and their impact on tumor metastasis.
- Wittung-Stafshede's research may lead to novel therapies targeting copper-dependent pathways in metastatic cancer cells.
- Her work also extends to neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on amyloid aggregation influenced by metal ions.
- Through interdisciplinary collaboration, she aims to unravel mechanisms underlying disease pathology for potential therapeutic interventions.
- Wittung-Stafshede's appointment at Rice signifies a strategic move to advance research in cancer and neurodegeneration with translational outcomes.
- Her extensive scientific contributions and leadership roles position her as a key figure in protein chemistry and biomedical research.
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