How Breast Cancer Spreads to a Vital Compartment of the Brain
Research led by Dorothy Sipkins, MD, PhD, has identified a previously unknown shortcut that some #breastcancer cells use to metastasize to the leptomeninges — the thin membranes that protect the brain — as well as clues that suggest how to block this path.
Simon Gregory Awarded Distinguished Professorship
Simon Gregory, PhD, has been named the Margaret Harris and David Silverman Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University.
Diving Deeper: Survey Finds Link Between Drug/Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Certain Childhood Cancers
This study investigates the link between a mother’s use of substances during pregnancy and specific types of childhood cancers.
Evaluating Cognitive Function in Children with Brain Tumors
Brain tumors are rare in children, afflicting only about 5,000 children in the U.S. each year.