Researchers say theyâve made a discovery in a cancer treatment originally thought not to work Cancer Center (FILE) By Daniel Grimes | April 6, 2021 at 2:22 PM EDT - Updated April 6 at 2:22 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Researchers at the University of Virginia Cancer Center say theyâve made a discovery that could revive a cancer treatment originally thought not to work.
It is an antibody treatment for solid cancer tumors like ovarian, colon, and triple negative breast cancers. Originally the treatment had an unintended effect, suppressing a personâs immune system in clinical trials.
Now researchers say theyâve figured out a way to make it work.
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Scientist at UVA School of Medicine developing gene therapy to help with Rett syndrome A scientist at the UVA School of Medicine is developing a gene therapy for Rett syndrome. By Daniel Grimes | March 15, 2021 at 6:22 PM EDT - Updated March 15 at 8:46 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A scientist at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is developing a gene therapy that could help young girls across the country suffering from Rett syndrome.
Rett syndrome is caused by a mutation on the X chromosome. It affects brain development, which can lead to seizures and breathing problems.
Sanchita Bhatnagar is partnering with a scientist at the Center for Gene Therapy to bring about change for those living with Rett syndrome. They aim to manipulate cell regulators to only express healthy copies of certain proteins called microRNA’s.
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UVA researchers discover breast cancer breakthrough that could help save lives
Researchers at the University of Virginia have identified a gene that spreads “triple-negative” breast cancer to other parts of the body. Author: Adriana De Alba Updated: 11:27 PM EST February 25, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. It’s the most common cancer among women in America: breast cancer.
Danita Jones, a survivor in Norfolk feared it for many years. It’s the disease that claimed her mother’s life.
In 2008, Danita got the dreaded diagnosis: Stage 2 Breast Cancer.
“At that moment, I was like, Why did I fear this? ” said Jones. “If you get it or get anything, you just deal with it. That was my main thing. I ve spent so many years, now what do I do? I’ll fight the fight.”