steatohepatitis, a condition which can be a precursor to subsequent cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure
Image of a condition called steatohepatitis, which can be a precursor to subsequent cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure. Copyright © 2011 Michael Bonert

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How liver cells become scarring, and worse

Zeroing in on hepatic myofibroblasts while simultaneously addressing the underlying cause(s) of liver damage may be the key to reversing liver fibrosis. A new review by David Brenner, M.D., describes the emerging therapeutic approach.
From left to right: Brad Benter, Cheng-Ju Kuo, Ph.D., Theo Tzaridis, M.D., Reena Horowitz and Sam Horowitz
From left to right: Brad Benter, Cheng-Ju Kuo, Ph.D., Theo Tzaridis, M.D., Reena Horowitz and Sam Horowitz. (not shown: Alicia Llorente, Ph.D.)

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2023 Fishman Fund Award ceremony celebrates postdoctoral scholars

Three talented early-career researchers were presented with prestigious Fishman Fund Awards at the 22nd annual ceremony on September 20.
People at 2023 Trainee Symposium poster session

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Scientific leaders of tomorrow present at 2023 Annual Trainee Symposium

An accomplished group of early-career researchers including postdoctoral scholars, graduate students and staff scientists showcased their work at Sanford Burnham Prebys’ 22nd Annual Trainee Research Symposium on Thursday, September 21st.
Lukas Chavez, Ph.D.

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New grant funds study of very aggressive childhood brain cancers driven by circular pieces of DNA

Lukas Chavez, Ph.D., has received $3.2 million from the National Institutes of Health to study how unique DNA circles found in cancer cells drive deadly pediatric brain tumors.
split screen of Svasti Haricharan with stop & talk logo

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Svasti Haricharan joins the very first Stop & Talk podcast

Svasti Haricharan, Ph.D., was the first guest on Stop & Talk—a new podcast offered by The Conrad Prebys Foundation. In the broadcast, Svasti shares how she came to be a research leader in therapy-resistant breast cancer and how race affects clinical outcomes.

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