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Enhancing Student Learning Through Hands-On Clinical Research
No full textOur poster topic emphasizes the integration of student research assistants from the Allied Health Molecular Genetics program into clinical research projects. This initiative provides substantial educational value by offering students practical experience and insights that enhance their academic journey. Through hands-on involvement in clinical studies, students gain essential skills for healthcare and research careers, including genetic research methodologies and data analysis. This experience fosters a collaborative learning environment that bridges theory and practice, supporting professional development through mentorship and collaborations. Value and Impact: The involvement of student research assistants in clinical research projects contributes significantly to the advancement of clinical studies. By participating in real-world research, students not only enhance their academic knowledge but also contribute valuable data and insights to ongoing projects. This dual benefit underscores the importance of integrating educational programs with clinical research, ultimately leading to improved healthcare outcomes and innovative solutions in diagnostic genetics. Alignment with MD Anderson\u27s Core Values: This initiative aligns seamlessly with MD Anderson\u27s core values of Caring, Integrity, and Discovery. By fostering a collaborative learning environment, we promote the discovery of new knowledge and innovative research methodologies. The mentorship and professional development opportunities provided to students reflect our commitment to integrity and excellence in education and research. Additionally, the support and guidance offered to students by experienced researchers and clinicians embody our dedication to caring for and nurturing future healthcare professionals and researchers.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/edwk25/1004/thumbnail.jp
An editor-led writing coaching program to support early-career biomedical researchers
Full text linkWith the Research Medical Library’s launch of a scientific writing coaching program, we hope to help MD Anderson’s researchers communicate their important work to the wider cancer care community. Our goal is to help our junior faculty, clinical fellows, postdocs, and clinical and research staff members gain the skills and confidence they need to navigate the ever-changing world of academic publishing so that they can build their independent research programs and publish their findings in high-impact journals. We aim to contribute both to MD Anderson’s reputation for research excellence and to make it an even more attractive place to pursue oncology education.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/edwk25/1001/thumbnail.jp
Minimize Waste, Maximize Resources: Quality improvement initiative on reducing insulin waste via inpatient vial relabeling program by diabetes management team
No full texthttps://openworks.mdanderson.org/edwk25/1011/thumbnail.jp
Ryan Roberts
No full textRyan Roberts, MD, PhD, is a physician in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and BMT at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a principal investigator in the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s. He is an associate professor with tenure at The Ohio State University and a member of the Translational Therapeutics research program within the James Comprehensive Cancer Center. He serves on the faculty of several graduate programs at Ohio State. Dr. Roberts specializes in caring for children with childhood sarcomas. He has led the Osteosarcoma Biology Committee of the Children’s Oncology Group since 2020.
The Roberts laboratory studies the processes that lead to metastasis in osteosarcoma and other pediatric solid tumors. Using murine models of metastasis, tumor-on-lung organoid systems, single-cell analytical systems, and conventional cell biology, his team has identified tumor-host signaling interactions critical to metastasis development in the lung. Their discoveries show that disseminated tumor cells exhibit divergent phenotypes and can cooperate to manipulate the behavior of lung tissues in ways that facilitate the establishment and growth of metastatic lesions. Active research projects include pre-clinical validation of candidate therapies, elucidation of tumor-lung signaling pathways that mediate metastatic colonization, and mechanisms that drive tumor cells cooperation and evolution during malignant progression. Ongoing efforts to translate key findings through pediatric and veterinary clinical trials seek to leverage discoveries made by his team and the community in ways that will impact kids diagnosed with cancer, making treatment more effective and tolerable.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/kleinermanbios/1006/thumbnail.jp
Differential Inhibition of Tumor Oxidative Metabolism while Sparing T Cells through a Novel Genetic Approach
Full text linkIn pursuit of identifying new potential targets for immunotherapy, there has been renewed focus on Oxidative Phosphorylation (OxPhos) metabolism that cancers rely on for growth and, to some degree, immune suppression. Previous research has shown selective deletion of the mitochondrial Complex I (CI) subunits Ndufs4 and Ndufs6 increases the efficacy of immunotherapy through induction of genes related to MHC class-I expression leading to improved tumor antigen presentation. Based on these studies, we hypothesize that selectively targeting CI subunits differentially expressed in tumor cells versus immune effector cells will significantly hinder tumor cell viability and growth without compromising anti-tumor immunity.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/soar25/1000/thumbnail.jp
Effective Patient Education Strategies to Increase Breast Cancer Screening in Low-Income Latin American Women: A Systematic Review
Full text linkHealthcare Disparities, Diversity, and Advocacy, School of Health Professionshttps://openworks.mdanderson.org/rmps25/1003/thumbnail.jp
Hearts of Hearts, 2025, detail
No full textArtist: Orfa Roldan
Materials: Bottle caps, paint, and glue on canvashttps://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1001/thumbnail.jp
Molecular and Morphological Signatures of Lung Cancer to Predict Therapy
No full textDr. Weissferdt is a Professor of Anatomical Patholog
Say Cheese, 2025
No full textArtist(s): Arden Zita
Materials: Vintage camera, paper, wood
A 3D piece that uses a vintage camera mounted on a pen on paper image framed by discarded lumber.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1107/thumbnail.jp