Just because some diseases don’t affect very many people doesn’t mean they’re not serious. On #RareDiseaseDay, The Wistar Institute is proud to support the mission of rare disease research in the pursuit of improving human health for everyone.

New preclinical research from Wistar’s Filippo Veglia published in Cancer Discovery shows how brain cancer reprograms immune cells to work for the cancer rather than against it. Their discovery enables a potential treatment to disrupt the reprogramming process. bit.ly/4ijBIMT

Thank you, Life Sciences PA (LSPA), for bringing your life science members to The Wistar Institute for a panel discussion on our sector’s contributions to the future of medicines & the broader goals of our life science industry.

Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive cancer that affects 10-15% of breast cancer patients in the U.S., defined by the absence of 3 receptors: estrogen, progesterone, and HER2. Continued research is essential to overcoming this challenge. #triplenegativebreastcancerday

Viruses make us sick, but they can also cause cancer. On #HPVawarenessday, Wistar celebrates the success of HPV vaccines that have played a key role in reducing risk of both viral infection and cancer. Learn more about how to protect yourself: bit.ly/3Da5jJW

Wistar hosted its 3rd annual Trainee Symposium on 2/28, giving research trainees an opportunity to network, share their research and learn about furthering their careers in the biomedical industry. Special thanks to the organizers and our sponsors for making this event possible!

This #colorectalcancermonth, The Wistar Institute encourages everyone, especially at-risk adults, to consider speaking with their healthcare providers about screening options. Learn more: bit.ly/4ii2kOs

New research: Wistar’s Lieberman lab has identified a new strategy to combat cancers caused by EBV, which infects over 90% of the global population. By inhibiting the gene USP7, the Lieberman lab slowed tumor growth in preclinical models. bit.ly/3QY3YZN

Did you know that more than 210 cultural institutions are accessible from The Wistar Institute’s front door? And because Philadelphia is the 4th most walkable city in the US, many are just a short stroll away. #WorkAtWistar

Wistar's Dr. Kristy Shuda McGuire strongly believes, “To learn science, you need to do science.” She comes from a long line of teachers & has her hand on the pulse of the latest training needed for next-gen science careers. Learn more: bit.ly/4iJaDD6

Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, impacts millions as one of the most common neurological diseases. Wistar’s Lieberman lab investigates the relationship between Epstein-Barr Virus and MS in the pursuit of more effective therapies. Learn more: bit.ly/3yWjP64 #MSawarenessmonth

3.14 celebrates the most famous irrational numbers: pi, or π, the ratio between any given circle’s circumference and its diameter. The never-ending number appears throughout nature, from the most basic geometric principles to complex formulae in physics and biology. #piday

Wistar recently unveiled 2 new internal grants that will provide valuable funding opportunities to early-career researchers to foster collaborations & eventually establish independent research programs: bit.ly/4bV9zK8

Technical.ly Philly’s Money Moves column highlights investments & funding, including a mention of Wistar’s $600,000 PA Smart Grant that supports training program expansion & more career pathways for regional residents: bit.ly/3R4BWvO

Last week, Wistar supporters & members of our President’s Society & Legacy Society heard from Dr. Maureen Murphy on her revolutionary P53 research during the latest Benchmarks event. Support Wistar today & be part of these interactive educational sessions. bit.ly/4hsl90D

Wistar's Dr. Kristy Shuda McGuire strongly believes, “To learn science, you need to do science.” She comes from a long line of teachers & has her hand on the pulse of the latest training needed for next-gen science careers. Learn more: bit.ly/4iJaDD6

Wistar recently unveiled 2 new internal grants that will provide valuable funding opportunities to early-career researchers to foster collaborations & eventually establish independent research programs: bit.ly/4bV9zK8

On World TB Day, we shine a light on the deadliest infectious disease in the world. Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, it has been around for centuries. Learn more about this disease and why it’s making a resurgence now: bit.ly/4iAX6ho

March 26 is National Science Appreciation Day & celebrates the day in 1953 that Jonas Salk developed what would become the polio vaccine. From 1955 through today, it has saved millions from paralysis & death. #ScienceSaves bit.ly/4kQqNwt

Wistar was proud to host Life Science Cares Philadelphia for a tour! As a valued partner, they support our work to expand access to life science careers for those in HS, college and beyond.