What are neutrophils?
If you¡¯ve ever looked at the results of a blood test, you may have noticed a neutrophil count. Neutrophils are a common type of white blood cell that play a critical role in the immune system.
They¡¯re important to cancer patients for several reasons. Neutrophils provide a key window into an individual¡¯s health and play a crucial role in fighting infections. When your neutrophil levels are too low, it¡¯s called neutropenia and puts...
Using math to answer cancer¡¯s biggest questions
One of the most important parts of science is asking the right questions. As an engineer trying to break into medical research, Joseph Butner...
4 questions with immunology researcher Susan Bullman
Susan Bullman, Ph.D., has studied bacteria and how it contributes to cancer for decades. Her research led her from her home in Ireland and...
Committed to making cervical cancer screening easier
When it comes to eliminating cervical cancer, prevention and screening are vital. Behavioral science and cancer researcher Jane Montealegre, Ph.D., recently joined MD Anderson to advance cervical cancer screening.
We recently spoke with her to learn more about her background, her work and why she joined MD Anderson. Here¡¯s what she said.
How did you get your start as a cancer researcher?Growing up in Guatemala, I was mesmerized...
Finding hope for cancer patients in ferroptosis research
Guang Lei, M.D., Ph.D., spends his days in a lab studying ferroptosis, a type of programmed cell death.
But it¡¯s not a love of science...
Gastrointestinal medical oncologist and researcher driven to help patients live longer
Van Morris, M.D., is driven to offer more to patients.
¡°I am reminded every day about the opportunities for improving treatments for...
Using multi-omics to advance ovarian cancer treatment
Every day on her way to her lab, Sammy Ferri-Borgogno, Ph.D., passed through the oncology waiting room. Seeing the faces, observing the interactions...
Pancreatic cancer survivor finds hope in cancer research
Helene Andrews-Polymenis finds hope in cancer research.
Like many cancer survivors, she often feels some anxiety when she thinks about...
5 ways MD Anderson is researching the link between food and cancer
The relationship between what we eat and drink and our cancer risk is complex. It¡¯s been the subject of research for decades.
¡°±·³Ü³Ù°ù¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô...
How four cancer researchers got their start and what motivates them
At MD Anderson, our care teams work hand in hand with scientists who bring the best treatments available today to our clinics while dreaming...