Medical News from Around Missouri
September 2018 | E-Newsletter
Missouri Cures Education Foundation is a statewide non-profit alliance working to promote & protect medical advances to improve the health of Missourians and stimulate the economy in our state. Donations are tax-deductible & support education and outreach programs.
Director's Notes:
As Executive Director of the Missouri Cures Education Foundation it is a pleasure to work with patient advocates and patient advocate groups around the state. It is important to support these organizations so that they continue raising money for research and move cures and therapies forward. Ellie Hayes, our Outreach Director, travels the state connecting with these organizations and attending many of these events. If your organization has an upcoming event, please let us know so that we can promote it. Below are some events taking place around the state that you might want to support!


September 16: Vicki Welsh Fund for Ovarian Cancer Whisper Walk - KC
September 16: Rare KC Reach for Rare Tournament
September 21: Biden Cancer Summit hosted by Gilda's Club KC
September 23: Free to Breathe WALK - KC 
September 23: Educator STEM Fest '18 at Science City - KC
September 29: Free to Breathe WALK - St. Louis
Multiple Dates: Walk to End Alzheimer’s
 
Also, the Missouri Cures Education Foundation is co-hosting a Regenerative Medicine Symposium along with Mid America Transplant. Please join us on October 11th to learn more about this cutting-edge research and where it is taking place in St. Louis.
 

Warmest Regards,

Dena Ladd
Executive Director
Missouri Cures
DLadd@MissouriCures.org
News Around Missouri:
University of Missouri:
‘Magic bullet' technique could be used to target cancer while leaving normal cells unharmed
St. Louis University:
Joint SLU, Danforth scientist, Dr. Allison Miller, expands research collaboration
Washington University:
The ALS Association’s early investment in antisense technology is having a real impact
Stowers Institute:
New research opens door to expanding stem cells available for transplants
Spotlight:
WISE Woman:
"When I think about innovation, I think about finding a solution to a problem that holds people back." Abby Cohen, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sparo is this month's WISE Woman. She will be a featured panelist at our WISE St. Louis Conference . Watch this video to learn more about her work and how she's inventing solutions to help people breathe.
Meet a Researcher
Dr. Arpita Bose's lab studies microbial metabolisms and their influence on biogeochemical cycling using an interdisciplinary approach.
She seeks to generate new ways of addressing issues such as the energy crisis, pollution, biofouling, and sustainability. You can learn more about her fascinating work here .
National & International:
  • A CRISPR cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is closer after a trial in dogs - MIT Technology Review
  • Back to the future: breast cancer reprises pathways found in fetal cells - Salk News
  • Stem cell cure hope for Crohn's Disease - Express UK
  • Regenerative medicine could hold the cure for epilepsy - Medical Xpress
Upcoming Missouri Cures Education Foundation Events:
September 18: WISE Networking Breakfast - St. Joseph
September 25: WISE Networking Breakfast - SEMO
November 2: WISE - St. Louis
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