Medical News from Around Missouri
April 2021 | E-Newsletter
Missouri Cures Education Foundation is a statewide non-profit alliance working to promote & protect medical advances to improve the health of Missourians and stimulate the economy in our state. Donations are tax-deductible & support education and outreach programs.
From the Director's Desk:
We hear about regenerative medicine which includes tissue engineering and cellular therapies that seeks to replace damaged tissue and organs. What does this research entail? What can regenerative medicine be used for? What clinical trials are taking place in the regenerative medicine field? How successful are these therapies? Learn about this exciting research by joining us for our Lunch with a Researcher on May 6th from noon – 1:00 p.m. CT. I am thrilled to have a panel of experts, from around the country, who will discuss regenerative medicine. This virtual program is free but registration is required. We look forward to seeing you on May 6th!

Kindest regards,

Dena Ladd
Executive Director
DLadd@MissourCures.org
News Around Missouri:
Washington University:
Scientists Find Genetic Link to Clogged Arteries
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Zika Virus Helps Destroy Deadly Brain Cancer in Mice
Washington University:
International Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial to Test Tau Drugs
Stowers Institute for Medical Research:
A Niche for the Eye
University of Missouri:
Understanding How Cancer Can Relapse
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Developing a Targeted Delivery System to Treat Cancer
National & International:
  • Bristol Myers Squibb Wins First CAR-T Therapy Approval in Multiple Myeloma - MedCity News
  • Three UC’s Join Forces to Launch CRISPR Clinical Trial Targeting Sickle Cell Disease - CIRM
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Spotlight:
WISER Woman:
Yemi Akande-Bartsch, Ph.D. is the President and CEO of FOCUS St. Louis, an organization which prepares diverse leaders to work cooperatively for a thriving region through experience-based leadership training, civic issue education and public engagement. Dr. Akande-Bartsch has more than 20 years of experience in designing and facilitating leadership training, development, and coaching programs, sits on several boards and has won numerous awards. We are delighted to have her join our June 3rd WISER Conversations: Being an Influencer Panel. Learn more about her work here.
Meet the Researcher:
Dineo Khabele, MD is the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine. She is a recognized physician-scientist with extensive clinical and translational research experience in gynecologic oncology, with a focus on ovarian cancer. Dr. Khabele’s ovarian cancer research interests include chemotherapy resistance, DNA repair, epigenetic targets for therapy, and targeting the tumor microenvironment. Learn more about her incredible work here.
Missouri Cures Events:
June 3: Being an Influencer

September 9: Communication Skills from Making the Pitch to Presenting Your Work

November 5: WISER Conversations: Refresh, Refuel, Refocus. Create a Work/Life Balance
Community Events:
April 27 - Big Ideas Lecture at Stowers Institute featuring Pat Brown CEO & Founder Impossible Foods

April 29 - PKD Virtual Comedy Night

April 30 - Third Annual CoxHealth Virtual Research Conference

May 8 - SLOCA Living Out Loud Gala

May 15 - Metro St. Louis Heart Walk, Location: Digital Event - Wherever you are!
May 23 - JDRF One Walk, Ozarks 2021
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