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IFOM Press Releases 2006

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29 November 2006
ONCOGENES: MAD DRIVERS AT THE CELL'S WHEEL
IFOM scientists unveil the missing link in the cascade of cell events triggered by oncogenes ("tumor facilitator" genes). The study, published by the journal Nature, clarifies one of the phenomena at the basis of cancer formation. [.pdf, 149 Kb - italian language]
2 November 2006
SUMO: A FIGHTER THAT DEFENDS DNA
An international study, led by IFOM scientists, reveals how a new process works, that is able to protect genes from cancer-related alterations. [.pdf, 130 Kb - english language]
6 October 2006
ALCOHOLISM RISK WITHOUT THE EPS8 GENE
An international research team led by IFOM scientists identified a gene tightly linked to alcoholism risk. The study is this months' cover story on the journal Cell. [.pdf, 1369 Kb - italian language]
3 October 2006
"FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE SCIENCES AND THEIR ETHICAL CONSEQUENCES"
The first PhD course in Europe to bring together scientific research and philosophy. The aim is to create a new generation of scholars who are able to discuss science, epistemology and ethics in the same breath. [.pdf, 138 Kb - english language]
September 2006
EVGN ZEBRAFISH PLATFORM BOOSTS EUROPEAN RESEARCH ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
A new technological European Vascular Genomics Network (EVGN) Zebrafish platform is now fully operative at IFOM. The facility, to be shared by EVGN members and partner laboratories, is led by Marina Mione, leader of the Zebrafish group at IFOM.[.pdf, 38 Kb - english language]
30 may 2006
Ubiquitin research gains substantial EC support
The RUBICON Network of Excellence will work towards a better understanding of Ubiquitin-related diseases and the development of novel drugs. The FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology Foundation is among the founder members of the new Network.
12 may 2006
Young IFOM scientist receives the annual Prize from the Carlo Erba Foundation for his research on cell motility
The national "Cecilia Cioffrese" Prize for outstanding research in the field of cancer has been awarded, for the second year running, to a young scientist at the FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology. The work of Andrea Disanza will improve our understanding of metastasis. [.pdf 200 Kb - italian language]
8 may 2006
Everything you always wanted to know about breast cancer
Second international IFOM-IEO Cancer Meeting press release [.pdf, 247 Kb - english language]
7 may 2006
Genes hunters tracking the tumour
Second international IFOM-IEO Cancer Meeting press release [.pdf, 366 Kb - english language]
7 may 2006
Turn those genes back on!
Second international IFOM-IEO Cancer Meeting press release [.pdf, 365 Kb - english language]
6 may 2006
New therapeutic anti-cancer strategies: shortening telomeres
Second international IFOM-IEO Cancer Meeting press release [.pdf, 365 Kb - english language]
5 may 2006
Genes and tumours: second international IFOM-IEO Cancer Meeting
Second international IFOM-IEO Cancer Meeting press release [.pdf, 180 Kb - english language]
24 january 2006
The international "Friends of Milan" prize was awarded to a young IFOM researcher
Loris De Cecco, a young researcher in FIRC Molecular Oncology Institute, is amongst the winners of the 2006 edition of the International "Friends of Milan" Prize ; he was awarded the Italian President's Silver Plate Award and the Lombardy Region President's Silver Plate Award. [.pdf, 109 Kb - italian language]