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USA Team Wins Grant For TNBC Test
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) granted $423,500 to researchers at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) and University of South Alabama (USA) who are developing a blood test for early detection and recurrence prediction of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive subtype of the disease that disproportionately affects Black women. TNBC, which is difficult to diagnose in the early stages, grows and spreads rapidly and often recurs after treatment. “The development of noninvasive or minimally invasive early detection strategies and new lines of treatment is urgently needed,” said Dr. Santanu Dasgupta, who is principal investigator of the project. Dasgupta, a cancer researcher at MCI and an assistant professor of pathology at the USA College of Medicine, will use the grant to study mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations in the blood of patients diagnosed with TNBC. Based on the findings of a previous study conducted at MCI, USA submitted a nonprovisional patent application for the development of a novel mtDNA detection platform using blood samples. The funding from NIMHD will allow Dasgupta and his team to collect blood samples from many cancer patients to test the panel of mitochondrial markers. The ultimate goal of the research is to develop an mtDNA-based simple blood test to detect cancer in the localized stage and closely monitor the patients to trace any potential spread. The test could be used alone or in combination with mammography-based screening for routine or periodic evaluation of women at risk for TNBC.
Deer River Island, Al. Demonstrates Beneficial Use of Dredged Material
MOBILE, Ala. – One of the challenges of the Mobile Harbor Project, which calls for deepening and widening the harbor, is what to do with the dredged material produced. In response to that challenge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District developed four Beneficial Use Areas: the Dauphin Island Causeway, Relic Shell Mined, Sand Island, and Deer River.
Man who allegedly detonated explosive device outside Alabama Attorney General’s Office pleads guilty
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — A man accused of placing an explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office earlier this year has pleaded guilty in the case. Kyle Calvert, 26, of Irondale, pleaded guilty in federal court to the malicious use of an explosive device. He faces between five to 20 years in prison without the possibility […]
See all the scores from Thursday's Alabama HS football games
The 2024 high school football season in Alabama started Thursday night with some key games across the state. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Owner of closed Polk law firm asks Supreme Court to halt disciplinary cases against him
The owner of a law firm that catered to elderly clients wants the Florida Supreme Court to halt disciplinary action against him over his admitted misuse of company funds. Family Elder Law, based in Lake Wales, shuttered its offices there and in Lakeland and Sebring last month with no warning to clients. The...
SLU Faces South Alabama at Home
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University women's soccer team will return to the field Sunday afternoon to face South Alabama at 1 p.m. for its last non conference match at Strawberry Stadium. The match between Southeastern (0-0-1) and South Alabama (1-1) will be televised on ESPN+. Live stats...
Vigor vs. Blount High School football live stream, TV – Saturday, August 24
On Saturday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. CT, Vigor High School set to play away from home versus Blount High School. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
Senior Bowl Has 134 ACC Players on the Watch List
The Reese’s Senior Bowl is widely considered the pre-eminent post-season showcase for draft-eligible college football players. Held every year at the University of South Alabama, the players who get selected spend a week working with NFL coaches past and present. Scouts from all the NFL teams, and some in Canada, are there to get to a close-up view prior to the NFL Combine in March. This week, the Senior Bowl has 134 ACC players on the watch list to make the event after this season.
Why Prichard garbage pickup is backed up
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Due to a maintenance issue with the garbage truck, the City of Prichard said residents can expect a delayed garbage pickup. According to city spokesperson TJ Pettway, the Prichard Public Services Department is working to resolve the issue and hopes to be back on schedule “within the next two weeks.” Prichard […]
Alabama High School Football Scores: Ohatchee, New Hope break scoring record in 76-71 thriller
It didn’t take long for the 2024 Alabama high school football season to bring the drama. History was made on Friday night, as Ohatchee defeated New Hope, 76-71. The 147 total points marks the most points scored between two teams in a regulation game without going into overtime in Alabama High School Athletic Association history, […] The post Alabama High School Football Scores: Ohatchee, New Hope break scoring record in 76-71 thriller appeared first on On3.
Mary G. Montgomery wide receiver Jaiden Smith commits to South Alabama
On the eve of his senior football season, Mary G. Montgomery wide receiver Jaiden Smith committed to South Alabama on Thursday. Smith (6-foot-1, 175 pounds) becomes the Jaguars’ 11th commitment for the 2025 signing class. He joins LeFlore offensive lineman Antonio Gibbs as Mobile-area pledges to South Alabama. Smith...
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