NSU researchers discover genetic marker as a predictor of early relapse in pediatric ALL
A team of researchers at the NSU AutoNation Institute for Breast and Solid Tumor Cancer Research center discovered when researching that the nucleotide excision repair gene can be used to determine the probability of early relapse in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Dr. Jean Latimer, associate professor and researcher in the College of Pharmacy, stated in a press release that “Our research found a correlation between high NER expression levels and early relapse of ALL among relapsing patients. Being able to identify patients with the highest risk of early recurrence who are not detectable using present clinical measures and then treating them with a more targeted therapy is crucial to overcoming the cancer.”
NSU’s Marine Environmental Education Center inspires new art exhibit
Nova Southeastern University’s Marine Environmental Education Center houses marine animals as a way of educating visitors. These animals include a green sea turtle named Captain. It was this turtle that inspired the gallery “Captain is Hollywood” by Maria Isabel Lazo. The exhibit is featured in ArtsPark at the Young Circle Gallery on 1 N. Young Cir., Hollywood. The exhibit will be open Jan. 23.
The Nights of Our Lives: Why We Sleep & Dream
On Feb. 20 in the Cotilla Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Alvin Sherman Library “The Nights of Our Lives: Why We Sleep & Dream” presentation will be held. Dr. Jamie Tartar from the department of psychology will share her research on sleep theories and dreams. The program will start at 7 pm.
