Dr. David Akhavan's lab at the University of Kansas Medical Center focuses on improving treatments for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), a serious type of brain cancer. The lab is exploring innovative nanotechnology techniques to better deliver drugs to CAR T cells, which are designed to specifically target and kill cancer cells. Their research aims to enhance the effectiveness of this therapy while minimizing side effects for patients.

Dr. Phil Lee's lab at the University of Kansas Medical Center focuses on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the relationship between brain metabolism and disease pathology. The lab aims to develop advanced imaging techniques to create detailed metabolic maps of the brain, which can help identify changes associated with Alzheimer's and potentially guide new treatment strategies. The research contributes to understanding how brain metabolism affects aging and neurological disorders.

Dr. Gregory Gan's lab focuses on understanding how a specific protein, MK2, affects the behavior of head and neck cancer cells, particularly their ability to migrate and invade other tissues. By exploring the role of MK2 in cancer metastasis, the lab aims to develop new strategies that could improve treatments and ultimately enhance survival rates for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Their work includes using innovative techniques to study cancer cells and their interactions in a lab setting, which could lead to promising clinical applications.

Dr. Anthony Sung's lab at the University of Kansas Medical Center focuses on improving the health of patients with hematologic malignancies by addressing their nutritional needs. Through a project called NOURISH, the lab partners with food banks to deliver tailored food assistance directly to patients in a clinical setting, which aims to combat malnutrition associated with cancer treatments. This innovative approach not only enhances patient care but also explores cost-effective solutions for healthcare systems.

Dr. Subhrajit Saha's lab at the University of Kansas Medical Center focuses on understanding how sex differences influence the body's response to radiation, particularly in the intestines. They explore ways to reduce inflammation and damage caused by radiation exposure using targeted treatments. Their research aims to identify new therapies that can be used as medical countermeasures in case of radiation accidents, helping to protect both men and women from radiation injuries.