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Pancreatic Cancer

Leading the Way in Discovering Novel Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer

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Commitment to Research

The LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program supports internationally recognized specialists who provide a wealth of knowledge and experience in pancreatic cancer treatment and research. We are committed to developing the next generation of medical researchers and to translating our research into cutting-edge treatments for our patients. We are involved in many areas of research, including basic science, outcomes assessments, and international clinical trials. Our dedication to research is one of the many tools we have available to make MCW a destination for the best pancreatic cancer care possible.

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About our Biorepository

Our biorepository is a phenomenal resource for both translational research collaborations as well as clinical outcomes research. The Ronald Burklund Eich integrated biorepository and database captures longitudinal samples from patients across a broad spectrum of disease, from pancreatic cancer screening to diagnosis, and even post-mortem. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BIOREPOSITORY

learn more about our RAPID AUTOPSY PROGRAM

Basic and Translational Scientific Investigators

Scientific investigators are discovery-drivers, working to uncover more innovative and cutting-edge treatments with every study they conduct.

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Michael B. Dwinell, PhD

Professor; Founding Director, Center for Immunology; Director, Bobbie Nick Voss Laboratory for Colon Cancer Research; Hanis-Stepka-Rettig Endowed Chair in Cancer Research

Cancer Metastasis, Tumor Microenvironment, Mucosal Inflammation

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Guan Chen, MD, PhD

Professor

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Gwen Lomberk, PhD

Joel and Arlene Lee Chair in Pancreatic Cancer Research; Chief, Division of Research; Director, Basic Science Research, Department of Surgery; Professor of Surgery and Pharmacology & Toxicology

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Nikki K. Lytle, PhD

Assistant Professor

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Subramaniam Malarkannan, PhD

Professor and Gardetto Chair for Immunology and Immunotherapy; Professor, Medicine (Hematology and Oncology) and Microbiology & Immunology; Senior Investigator, Versiti Blood Research Institute

NK cell development and function

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Thomas McFall, PhD

Assistant Professor

I am interested in experimental-systems approaches that enable mechanism-based inference in genomic medicine and can help identify patients for selective therapeutic strategies.

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Jong-In Park, PhD

Professor; Eminent Scholar

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Y. David Seo, MD

Assistant Professor

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Raul A. Urrutia, MD

Professor, Department of Surgery; Director, Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine

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Recent Publications

Publications of Michael B. Dwinell PhD, Gwen Lomberk PhD, Jong-In Park PhD, Raul A. Urrutia MD, Yongwoo Seo MD, Nikki K. Lytle PhD and Thomas Mcfall PhD from the Faculty Collaboration Database

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