The Science Advisory Board

President Biden launches $50M initiative to improve cancer outcomes in low-income areas

The Biden-Harris administration on Monday awarded $50 million to launch the Persistent Poverty Initiativ...

3D cellular models identify potential drug target for preventing Alzheimer’s

A 3D cellular model has shown that mutations affec...

Gene mutations linked to drug-resistant liver cancer

Certain gene mutations could serve as markers to hel...

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder adapted from CAR-T therapy in study

Evidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggest...

FDA approves first gene therapy for treatment of certain patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursda...

Cancer & Disease Research

Nanoparticles protect mice from blood vessel rupture, offers potential therapy for abdominal aortic aneurysms in humans
August 11, 2022 -- Administration of small interfering RNA nanoparticles has protected mice from sudden death due to the rupture of a major blood vessel in the abdomen, setting the stage for research that could ultimately enable treatment for people at risk of life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysm. Read More

Timothy Hunt to take helm of ARM as new CEO
August 11, 2022 -- The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM) has announced that Timothy Hunt will succeed Janet Lambert as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Washington, DC-based advocacy organization, which represents the cell and gene therapy industry. Read More