Understanding Cancer to Cure Cancer! (Opinions are my own)
University of Chicago
Joined January 2021
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Macleod Lab - University of Chicago retweeted
In our latest podcast episode, two prominent cancer leaders, Dr. @SoniSmithMD and Dr. Kay Macleod @Labmacleod discuss how strong, collaborative leadership at UChicago is driving innovation and shaping the future of cancer research and patient care. ow.ly/nWQ750Zg0wO
Macleod Lab - University of Chicago retweeted
Tumor-immune-neural circuit disrupts energy homeostasis in #PancreaticCancer cachexia
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Cancer cell derived CSF1 acts on macrophages via CSF1R to promote GDF15 secretion, which then activates sympathetic signaling via GFRAL/RET binding, promoting cachexia.
Macleod Lab - University of Chicago retweeted
Do you want to be part of a meeting where every dimension of #mitochondrialbiology comes together, from #metabolism & #genetics to #disease & #therapy?
Submit your abstract to @CellSymposia #CSMito2026 for the opportunity to see the whole field at once!
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Congratulations! VAI is a great place and also lucky to get you! Some top folks in epigenetics and metabolism there. A great match!
Macleod Lab - University of Chicago retweeted
What an amazing two days of scientific sharing and idea generation at the 2025 PancMidwest Symposium. Many thanks to all who traveled to Ann Arbor. We're looking forward to new collaborations that will help us beat pancreatic cancer💜
Macleod Lab - University of Chicago retweeted
Join us in sunny Ventura California for the 2026 GRC Autophagy meeting ! Excited to co-chair with @FloreyLab and vice chairs @KnVelsrud @RobertoZoncu
Keynote speakers incl. @EileenWhitePhD @iDikic2 and @sharontooze01 - Registration is now open : link⬇️
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Congrats to @LeahZiolkowski AACR awardee at their Pancreatic Cancer conference ongoing in Boston.
Macleod Lab - University of Chicago retweeted
Thrilled to be back in Boston for the AACR conference on Pancreatic Cancer and for the opportunity to present my work as an AACR Scholar in Training this evening! Find me at poster A007- I'd love to chat about all ive been working on!
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Macleod Lab - University of Chicago retweeted
For the first time, researchers from across the @UChicago gathered at the RNA Revolution Symposium to discuss RNA's emerging role in cancer evolution and its potential to drive breakthrough treatments.
@UChicagoBSD @UChicagoPME @UChiChemistry @UChicagoPSD
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Macleod Lab - University of Chicago retweeted
WE ARE HIRING! ☺️🧬
Are you looking for Post-doc positions ???
Or are you a Master student looking for PhD?
Are you enthusiastic, creative and rigorous person interested in molecular biology?
DO NOT MISS this opportunity in our lab!
