Five outstanding kidney cancer researchers at UT Southwestern have been recognized by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) with prestigious awards.
Please join us in congratulating the following awardees and their groundbreaking projects:
- Dr. Kevin Courtney – Clinical Investigator Award
“Identifying and exploiting novel metabolic vulnerabilities in the treatment of kidney cancer” - Dr. Neil Desai – Clinical Investigator Award
“Adapting radiotherapy clinical trials to treatment response and artificial intelligence innovations” - Dr. Ralph DeBerardinis – Core Facility Award
“Children’s Research Institute Metabolomics Core: Advanced Methodologies in Cancer Metabolism” - Dr. Yang Xie – Core Facility Award
“Pediatric Cancer Data Core” - Dr. Ram Mani – High Impact/High Risk Research Award
“Mapping multivalent chromatin interactions to define the 3D genome of Clear cell renal cell carcinoma”
These awards underscore the importance of their innovative research, which is vital in advancing our understanding, prevention, and treatment of kidney cancer. The recognition from CPRIT not only honors their dedication and expertise but also provides crucial support for their continued contributions to the field.
We are excited to see the impact of these research efforts and the advancements they will bring in improving patient outcomes.
