Research Involving:
University of Michigan

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Testing a Generic Malarial Drug in a Rare Ophthalmic Condition, Retinitis Pigmentosa

Adult, Current Research, Dr. Zacks, Drug, Ophthalmic, Rare, University of Michigan

Testing a Generic Malarial Drug in a Rare Ophthalmic Condition, Retinitis Pigmentosa Principal Investigator: Dr. David Zacks Disease: Retinitis Pigmentosa Research Description: Certain mutations are a common cause of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a rare ophthalmic...

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Repurposing Old Drugs as New Therapies for Metastatic Thyroid Cancer*

Adult, CureAccelerator Live!, Current Research, Dr. Swiecicki, Drug, Longest Day of Golf, Oncology, Rare, University of Michigan

Repurposing Old Drugs as New Therapies for Metastatic Thyroid Cancer* Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Swiecicki ​ Disease: Thyroid Cancer Research Description: Thyroid cancer is the sixteenth most common malignancy in the world. Although most patients are cured with...

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Using a Skin Cancer Drug to Improve Current Treatment in a Rare Blood Cancer, Myelofibrosis

Adult, Current Research, Dr. Pettit, Drug, Oncology, Rare, University of Michigan

Using a Skin Cancer Drug to Improve Current Treatment in a Rare Blood Cancer, Myelofibrosis Principal Investigator: Dr. Kristen Pettit​ Disease: Myelofibrosis Research Description: Myelofibrosis (MF) is a rare, aggressive bone marrow cancer causing excessive scar...

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