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[Sample] Culinary Anthropology: The Social Impact of Food

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This interdisciplinary course explores the role of food in human societies from prehistoric times to the modern era. By examining food-related rituals, symbolism, economic systems, and power dynamics, students will understand how cuisine shapes and reflects culture. Fieldwork will include visits to...

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Our studies on the effects of Fc3TSR in a preclinical model of pancreatic cancer were recently reported at the September AACR meeting in Boston. Abstract A040: Assessing the ability of Fc3TSR to remodel the tumor microenvironment and enhance efficacy of immunotherapeutics and chemotherapy in a...

Jack Lawler's thrombospondin research

The Lawler lab's in-depth knowledge of thrombospondin (TSP) structure and function has led to the development of a novel therapeutic for the treatment of ovarian and pancreatic cancer.

Thrombospondin Function

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TSP-1 is released from human blood platelets in response to thrombin treatment and was thus, designated thrombospondin in 1978. Since that time, four other members of the TSP gene family have been discovered. The TSPs are widely expressed in embryonic tissue. However, expression in adult tissue is...

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The Lawler lab has studied the structure and function of the members of the TSP gene family for more than 50 years. We have focused on the role of TSP-1 in the tumor microenvironment. This research has informed the development of a new cancer therapeutic that is currently being evaluated in murine...