Mezin-Koats Colon Cancer Research Award
The objective of the Mezin-Koats Colon Cancer Research Award is to support research in the biology, prevention, detection, diagnosis, and/or treatment of colon cancer.
The award is made possible by the generous support of Mezin-Koats Colon Cancer Research. The mission of Mezin-Koats Colon Cancer Research at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, is to advance the knowledge around the treatment of colon cancer with the hope of improving the quality of life and outcomes for people battling this disease.
Grant Program Contacts
Application process, requirements, eligibility:
Katie Thomas
Research Development Coordinator
612-624-8679
mccgrant@umn.edu
Applicability of research:
Anne Blaes, MD
blaes004@umn.edu
The role of CFTR deficiency in oxidative stress tolerance and colorectal cancer
Patricia Scott, University of Minnesota - Medical School - Biomedical Sciences - Duluth campus
Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation, Department of Medicine, Medical School
Host-microbiome Metabolic Interactions in Colorectal Cancer
Subree Subramanian, PhD, Department of Surgery, Medical School
Investigating underlying mechanisms of KCNQ1 tumor suppression using colorectal cancer liver metastasis-derived organoid models
Robert Cormier, PhD, Department of Biomedical Sciences – Duluth Campus, Medical School
The role of PELP1 and PELP1 mutations in colorectal cancer biology
Julie Ostrander, PhD, Department of Medicine, Medical School
Role of ACKR4 in regulation of immune response in colorectal cancer
Subree Subramanian, PhD, Department of Surgery, Medical School
Timothy Starr, PhD, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, Medical School
Mechanisms Underlying the Tumor Suppressor Role of CFTR in Colorectal Cancer
Patricia Scott, PhD, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Medical School, UMD
Role of Intercellular Transfer of KRAS in Promoting Colon Cancer Resistance
Emil Lou, MD, PhD, Department of Medicine, Medical School
Developing Personalized, Targeted Therapy for Colorectal Cancer Patients
Tim Starr, PhD, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, Medical School