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Rugang Zhang Lab
Novel Role in Spatial Chromosome Organization Identified for Frequently Mutated Cancer Protein 
Chih-Chi Andrew Hu, Ph.D.
Enhanced Anticancer Compound May Allow for Precise Activation and Tracking of Treatment 
Wistar Earns ‘Exceptional’ Rating for NCI Cancer Center Support Grant for the Second Review Cycle in a Row, Demonstrating Strength of Science 
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Innovative Synthetic DNA-based Cancer Immunotherapy Approach Shows Tumor-clearing Ability in Preclinical Models
Dmitry Gabrilovich, M.D., Ph.D.
Identification of a Critical Regulator of Immune Suppressive Cells Reveals a Novel Target for Cancer Immunotherapy 

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Wistar Party 2019
Blog Post
May. 21, 2019

“Science is the Answer” Celebrated at Wistar Party

In the beautiful setting of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Wistar friends attended this year’s Wistar Party, a celebration of Wistar science that has carried on for decades, and an opportunity for the Institute to express its gratitude to our most committed supporters.

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Blog Post
May. 8, 2019

A Tale of Families, Genes and Resilience

Recently, Wistar had the great honor of bestowing its annual Women & Science’s Helen Dean King Award upon Dr. Mary-Claire King, one of the most esteemed and productive scientists of our time, in recognition of her seminal contributions to science and human health. 

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