Education (Colleges & Universities)
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WashU's Economic Impact Totals $9.8 Billion
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news:
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WashU's economic impact totals $9.8 billion
University drew $1 billion in external funding that led to scientific advances, new jobs
By Diane Toroian Keaggy
A leading employer and investor in the St. Louis region, Washington University in St. Louis contributed $9.8 billion to the local economy in fiscal year 2025, which ended in June. WashU also brought more than $1 billion in external research dollars to the region, money that has led to significant advances in medicine, technology
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news:
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WashU's economic impact totals $9.8 billion
University drew $1 billion in external funding that led to scientific advances, new jobs
By Diane Toroian Keaggy
A leading employer and investor in the St. Louis region, Washington University in St. Louis contributed $9.8 billion to the local economy in fiscal year 2025, which ended in June. WashU also brought more than $1 billion in external research dollars to the region, money that has led to significant advances in medicine, technologyand public health as well as new jobs and businesses in the region.
"As one of the largest employers in the St. Louis region, we're proud to be an economic anchor, attracting talent to the region, providing and supporting thousands of jobs and partnering with local organizations to strengthen the fabric of our community," said Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. "That local impact is amplified by the federal funding we receive, which makes it possible for us to continue advancing our mission in service to both our region and the nation."
In 2025, WashU directly contributed $4.1 billion to the local economy, including $2.6 billion in employee salaries, $334 million spent on local goods and services and $196 million on construction. In addition, WashU students spent $217 million at local businesses. Every dollar WashU spends in the community generates another $1.25 in regional economic activity.
In addition to bolstering St. Louis' economy, the university enriches its residents as an employer and an educator. With 23,434 employees, WashU is the region's second-largest employer. WashU also provides a range of educational opportunities to its neighbors, from the College Prep Program and Rural Scholars Academy, which help high school students navigate the college application process, to the School of Continuing & Professional Studies, which offers degrees and certificate programs to learners who are balancing their education and professional development with work and personal responsibilities.
The university also has expanded access to students in the region through its no-loan financial aid policy and the WashU Pledge, which provides a free WashU education to lower-income students from Missouri and southern Illinois. In 2025, the average aid package for students from Missouri and southern Illinois totaled $66,918. Meanwhile, the WashU Pledge has served 351 students since its launch in 2020.
A trusted provider for health care, WashU Medicine physicians deliver care at BJC HealthCare's nationally ranked Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's hospitals and the nationally ranked Siteman Cancer Center. They also serve patients at BJC's 12 community hospitals and more than 130 WashU Medicine clinical locations across Missouri and southern Illinois. In 2025, WashU Medicine providers cared for patients in more than 3.4 million visits, including 1,898,728 for outpatient specialty care, 1,054,333 for inpatient care at BJC hospitals and 471,561 for community-based primary care. One of those patients was Martin Mwita Jr., the first patient in the St. Louis region to receive an innovative gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
"WashU is leading the way in bringing groundbreaking therapies to our patients," said David H. Perlmutter, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and the George and Carol Bauer Dean of WashU Medicine. "Our goal is to ensure that the benefits of world-class discovery reach every patient, every family and every community we serve."
In 2025, WashU continued to work alongside educational institutions, nonprofits and neighborhoods to strengthen the region's physical, civic and cultural infrastructure. One example is WashU's Institute for School Partnership, which supported more than 5,000 educators and 189,000 students through quality instructional programs such as mySci and Math314.
"If you want a great city, you have to have great schools, and the way you do that is one teacher, one educator, one school at a time," said Victoria May, ISP executive director. "It takes time and trust to build relationships that are authentic and sustainable. You have to show up in a spirit of collaboration."
In addition, WashU partnered with Great Rivers Greenway to plan the Brickline Greenway; Forest Park Forever to transform historic Steinberg Rink; Integrated Health Network to provide accessible and affordable health care to medically vulnerable St. Louisans; and Go! St. Louis to stage the annual Greater St. Louis Marathon. Other partners include Arch Grants, Bi-State Development, College Bound, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Saint Louis Zoo.
WashU also stepped up to help neighbors in the aftermath of the deadly May 16 tornado, organizing 15 community outreach projects and donating 1,148 volunteer hours. That commitment continues today with the launch of CLEAN STL, which is assessing soil and air quality in areas affected by the tornado. CLEAN STL is the inaugural project of the WashU Public Exchange, a new initiative of the Brown School.
"We bring together WashU's best minds and ideas that can move the needle for St. Louis and beyond. It truly exemplifies how a university can partner authentically with its home city to turn research into actionable solutions," said Dorian Traube, the Neidorff Family and Centene Corporation Dean of the Brown School.
Chancellor Martin said WashU students, faculty, physicians and employees will continue to seek ways to strengthen the St. Louis region in the ongoing fiscal year even as it navigates unprecedented struggles, including cuts in federal funding, a new endowment tax and structural budget challenges that led to job cuts.
"It's no secret we face challenging times and widespread pressures across higher education," Martin said in an earlier message to the WashU community. "While there are many uncertainties, I believe in WashU's strength as an institution and especially in its people. I am proud of what we've accomplished during the past six years and of what we will achieve next together."
To learn more about WashU's impact, read the Community Impact Report (https://governmentrelations.wustl.edu/economic-impact-st-louis/?_ga=2.117225862.1094356985.1773236471-798516010.1768048305).
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REPORT: https://governmentrelations.wustl.edu/app/uploads/2026/03/CRTV-10402-Community-Impact-Report-FY2025-DIGITAL-1.pdf
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Original text here: https://source.washu.edu/2026/03/washus-economic-impact-totals-9-8-billion/
University of Texas Dallas: Early Childhood Centers Receive $315,000 From United Way
RICHARDSON, Texas, March 11 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Early Childhood Centers Receive $315,000 from United Way
By: Stephanie Ghandour
Early childhood and family-focused initiatives at The University of Texas at Dallas will benefit from new support from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
For the first time, two of the University's centers -- the Callier Center for Communication Disorders and the Center for Children and Families (CCF) -- have been awarded Community Impact Grants.
"We see the Callier Center and the Center for Children and Families
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RICHARDSON, Texas, March 11 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Early Childhood Centers Receive $315,000 from United Way
By: Stephanie Ghandour
Early childhood and family-focused initiatives at The University of Texas at Dallas will benefit from new support from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
For the first time, two of the University's centers -- the Callier Center for Communication Disorders and the Center for Children and Families (CCF) -- have been awarded Community Impact Grants.
"We see the Callier Center and the Center for Children and Familiesas doing important work in early childhood, both directly and from a research development and design perspective," said Abigail Sharp, vice president of early childhood initiatives at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. "That work lays the foundation for improvements in child and family well-being for years to come."
Callier Center for Communication Disorders
A $150,000 allocation to Callier's Early Childhood Listening and Language Program will help the program provide children with the tools necessary to build a strong developmental foundation. One of the unique benefits of the Callier Center is its onsite 3D-printing technology that clinicians use to create same-day and next-day earmolds, reducing wait times for children in need of hearing aids.
"Early intervention changes lives, and at the Callier Center, we believe hearing loss should never limit a child's future," said Angela Shoup BS'89, MS'92, PhD'94, the Ludwig A. Michael, MD Callier Center Executive Director. "By helping children access sound in their first months of life, we open the door to communication, learning and connection."
For more than half a century, the Callier Center has transformed the lives of children and adults with speech, language and hearing disorders. Callier is one of a select few communication disorders centers in the nation that combines clinical care, graduate student training and research within one institution.
"We are so honored and grateful to continue this partnership through United Way's generous grant," said Melissa H. Sweeney MS'98, director of speech-language pathology clinical operations at Callier. "This grant will allow the Callier Center to continue to provide crucial early intervention services to young children who are deaf and hard of hearing who would otherwise not receive these essential hearing and speech services."
Support from community partners like United Way is essential for maintaining Callier's mission, Shoup said.
"We are profoundly grateful for United Way's steadfast commitment, which has expanded access to care, removed financial barriers and strengthened the network of support available to children and families across our community," she said. "Together, we are not only transforming outcomes today, but we are also shaping brighter futures, empowering families and building a community where every child can communicate, learn and thrive."
Center for Children and Families
A $165,000 grant from United Way will support CCF's Play With Me program, which provides 12 weeks of evidence-based practices to support the parent-child relationship through play for children up to age 3 and their caregivers. The program embeds rich language interactions into everyday play to support responsive parent-child engagement and promote early language, cognitive and social-emotional development during a critical period of brain development.
"United Way's grant is pivotal for CCF's future," said Dr. Mandy Maguire, CCF director and the Robinson Family Professor of speech, language, and hearing. "Since its founding in 2008, CCF has been deeply committed to culturally responsive, community-engaged work. This grant allows CCF to integrate that outreach more fully with developmental research -- partnering with community agencies while generating evidence that can inform practice beyond our local programs."
The Play With Me program addresses the disparities faced by young children who come from lower-income families, diverse backgrounds and non-English-speaking households. Classes are offered in English and Spanish or English and Mandarin. A typical 90-minute class includes a guided conversation of the week's topic, free play period, modeling and practicing a child-centered activity related to the conversation, and sharing community resources with parents.
"A child's vocabulary when they enter kindergarten is one of the strongest predictors of school readiness and long-term academic success," Maguire said. "Children from low-income households are more likely to enter school with smaller vocabularies, weaker literacy and self-regulation skills, and gaps in social-emotional development, driven in part by limited access to early-learning opportunities and family resources. Play With Me directly addresses these challenges by coaching parents to build language-rich, responsive interactions through play, supporting early learning for families throughout the DFW area."
Although this is the first year United Way has supported CCF with grant funding, the organization has partnered with CCF for many years to support early childhood development programming, including Help Me Grow North Texas, which provides developmental screenings and evaluation referrals for all children in the third week of the Play With Me program.
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Original text here: https://news.utdallas.edu/philanthropy/united-way-early-childhood-centers-2026/
University of Pennsylvania: Look Inside the Political Economy of Early America
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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A look inside the political economy of early America
Penn economist Fernando Arteaga shares insights into the factors that led to the American Revolution and the later institutions that created the strong U.S. national economy.
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The modern U.S. economy is a complex machine, made up of imports and exports, gross domestic product and tariffs, interest rates and manufacturing, AI and unemployment, construction and chips. But it grew from basic roots, based in farms and cities scattered around
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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A look inside the political economy of early America
Penn economist Fernando Arteaga shares insights into the factors that led to the American Revolution and the later institutions that created the strong U.S. national economy.
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The modern U.S. economy is a complex machine, made up of imports and exports, gross domestic product and tariffs, interest rates and manufacturing, AI and unemployment, construction and chips. But it grew from basic roots, based in farms and cities scattered arounda small series of British settlements on the East Coast of what would grow into a new country.
To learn more about the early American economy, Penn Today spoke with Fernando Arteaga, academic director of the Penn Initiative for the Study of Markets and a senior fellow in the Department of Economics, who is teaching the course The Political Economy of Early America this semester.
"Whatever we learn in economics can and should be applied to understanding the real world," Arteaga says. "Understanding the origins of the U.S. economy is relevant, because the country's later development can only be properly explained in light of its underlying foundations."
Here are Arteaga's top five takeaways on the political economy of early America:
Native Americans remained the dominant population and crucial economic partners well into the colonial period.
"Their nomadic nature played a big role in their future relations with the Europeans, making them easier to displace as settlements expanded," Arteaga says. Intertribal competition also shaped these dynamics, as rivalries led many Native American nations to seek European partnerships as a counterweight against Indigenous rivals. "That dynamic made the French and Indian War, and the road to independence, inseparable from the Native American story," he says.
There was no unified, national economy in the way we think of it today. Instead, it was a series of regional economies.
"If you were to live in the 17th century in either New England or Virginia, you would never think that this set of colonies would someday be considered a country," Arteaga says. "In fact, if there was something tying the colonies together, it was their relationship with the Caribbean--Barbados, Jamaica. Virginia was a tobacco-based economy, increasingly dependent on enslaved African labor, and New England had fishing, a little bit of lumber, and that would lead to the incentive to create cities and ports."
The economic push for independence was driven by Virginia and New England.
"The clash was not simply about taxes or trade but about where legitimate authority resided--in London or in Virginia," Arteaga explains. "New England was competing for manufactures with England, and the Virginia planter class had grown accustomed to governing itself through the colonial assemblies."
By contrast, Pennsylvania and New York were more hesitant. "New York in particular had more to lose from breaking with Britain. It aligned with the independence movement but not without significant internal debate," Arteaga says.
After the Revolution, the new government under the Articles of Confederation was fairly weak.
"This created a classic free-rider problem: Each state could benefit from the existence of a central government without contributing to it, since their individual contribution made little difference to the collective outcome," Arteaga says. "The central government remained starved of resources and authority." There was also both inflation and deflation: inflation of Continental dollars, because they were worth nothing, and deflation because of the shortage of physical silver and gold, Arteaga says.
The Constitution created institutions that were critical to strengthening the new nation's economy--and growing it to the largest in the world.
Under the new Constitutional government, the legitimizing presence of George Washington and the principle of judicial review from the Supreme Court helped stabilize the country, says Arteaga. "What matters in long-term economic growth is that you grow steadily, without disturbance," he says. "What makes a society wealthy is the ability to cooperate and set correct incentives towards human development. That's why institutions are so important; they create cooperation among peoples that are very different."
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Original text here: https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/look-inside-political-economy-early-america-economics-fernando-arteaga-250
USF Research Activity Climbs 15%, Strengthening National Standing
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 11 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news:
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USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing
The University of South Florida increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 - a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years - reinforcing the university's upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.
Research expenditures grew from $461 million in fiscal year 2023, reflecting
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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 11 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news:
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USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing
The University of South Florida increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 - a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years - reinforcing the university's upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.
Research expenditures grew from $461 million in fiscal year 2023, reflectingsustained momentum and USF's ability to compete successfully for major federal awards and funding from other sources.
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"The research environment is incredibly competitive and undergoing a dramatic reset. Sustained growth like this does not happen by accident. It reflects the reputation of USF's scholars who push the boundaries of discovery. They are helping delay the onset of dementia and advancing ways to use AI in disciplines from social work to health care to business. Our researchers are developing solutions that improve lives and strengthen the economy."
- USF President Moez Limayem
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The latest figures are reported in USF's submission to the National Science Foundation's Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey - the federal government's authoritative benchmark for measuring research activity at U.S. colleges and universities, which is typically released near the end of the calendar year.
In the most recent HERD ranking, USF is No. 47 nationally among public universities and No. 2 among Florida's public universities. Those rankings are based on USF's $522 million in research activity for fiscal year 2024.
"USF's continued rise in national research rankings reflects a focused commitment to advancing our research and teaching mission," said USF Provost and Executive Vice President Prasant Mohapatra. "At its core, USF's role is to translate discovery into meaningful outcomes that serve our communities."
The majority of USF's expenditures for fiscal year 2025 were derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
Expenditures from corporate sponsors increased 25% to $18 million last year - largely driven by an increase in clinical research for diseases such as Type 1 diabetes, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. Some of the top corporate sponsors included pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Novo Nordisk, Abbott Diabetes Care and biotechnology company Genetech.
Here are some additional projects that reflect USF's strength across health innovation, workforce development and national security:
Advancing Alzheimer's prevention
Jennifer O'Brien, associate professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is leading an NIH-funded study exploring whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
"The PACT trial is the largest of its kind, both in amount of NIH funding ($44.5 million) and in its sample of 7,600 participants. If we find significant benefit of training to reduce dementia risk, the delay of dementia onset by even one year could result in approximately 9.2 million fewer cases over 30 years."
Strengthening the nursing workforce
Usha Menon, dean of the College of Nursing, is spearheading a federally funded initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to address the critical shortage of nurses, particularly those trained to care for medically underserved patients and individuals in primary care and community settings.
"Through a workforce development federal grant, we have the opportunity to scale up mobile health care by providing free primary care services to those most in need in the Tampa Bay area, while also training nurse practitioners and nursing students. With over 2,500 patient visits and nearly 340 students trained, the Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic reflects the university's commitment to our community."
Accelerating space exploration
Peter Jorgensen, director of engineering for the USF Institute of Applied Engineering, and his team of staff members and USF students were selected by NASA to flight-test technology that could ultimately allow for low-cost, fully autonomous landing on the moon. Their Automated Lidar Scanning Topography technology collects data about surface features, such as rocks and craters, to generate an accurate topographical map for landing navigation and hazard avoidance.
"Leveraging our expertise in software, systems engineering and integration, the IAE team intends to dramatically reduce costs of precision landing technology, enabling increased potential for rapid lunar landings, further cementing U.S. leadership in space exploration and giving USF engineers incredible work to do."
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Separate from research expenditures, USF also recently reached a record $750 million in total grants awarded in fiscal year 2025 - further demonstrating the scale, competitiveness and continued growth of its research enterprise.
The next HERD ranking, reflecting USF's $531million in fiscal year 2025 research activity, will be released later this year.
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Original text here: https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspx
Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Study Identifies Gene Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Prostate Cancer
NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news:
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Study Identifies Gene Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Prostate Cancer
A gene called FOXJ1 may drive resistance to taxane chemotherapy during treatment for advanced prostate cancer, according to a new study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The findings provide important new insights into why patients with metastatic disease often stop responding to a key class of life-prolonging chemotherapy drugs after
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NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news:
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Study Identifies Gene Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Prostate Cancer
A gene called FOXJ1 may drive resistance to taxane chemotherapy during treatment for advanced prostate cancer, according to a new study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The findings provide important new insights into why patients with metastatic disease often stop responding to a key class of life-prolonging chemotherapy drugs afterinitially benefiting. Given that taxanes remain the only chemotherapy agents with demonstrated survival benefit in advanced prostate cancer, understanding how and why resistance develops is an urgent need for patients.
The study, published Feb. 14 in Nature Communications, suggests that doctors may be able to measure FOXJ1 gene activity in tumors to predict which patients could develop drug resistance and move directly to alternative therapies, avoiding unnecessary toxicity.
"This is a previously unrecognized role for the FOXJ1 transcription factor, and it could serve as a potential biomarker to help us identify patients who are more likely to benefit from these types of treatments," said Dr. Paraskevi Giannakakou, professor of pharmacology in medicine and director of laboratory research in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, who co-led this research. "In addition, the research opens the door to developing future therapies that could block this resistance pathway and restore drug effectiveness."
Dr. Fang Xie, instructor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Ada Gjyrezi, manager in the Giannakakou lab at Weill Cornell, are co-first authors.
Surprising New Role for FOXJ1
The Beth Israel Deaconess research team created mouse models of prostate cancer that had become resistant to the taxane docetaxel after repeated treatment cycles, recapitulating the human disease. When they analyzed these tumors, they found that expression levels of FOXJ1 and other related genes were significantly higher in resistant tumors than in those still sensitive to the drug.
FOXJ1 is best known for controlling genes involved in the formation of cilia, hair-like structures extending from the cell surface. However, the researchers uncovered an unexpected role for FOXJ1 in regulating microtubules inside prostate cancer cells. Microtubules, dynamic structures that function as both scaffolding and transport tracks, are essential for cell division and survival.
Interestingly, taxanes work by binding to microtubules, which stabilizes them and disrupts their normal dynamics. As a result, cancer cells cannot successfully divide and ultimately die.
When the researchers increased FOXJ1 levels in prostate cancer cells, the cells became less sensitive to docetaxel both in laboratory experiments and in patient-derived tumor mouse models. Conversely, reducing FOXJ1 expression made cancer cells more vulnerable to the drug.
"These findings are exciting as they identify a role for FOXJ1 in controlling microtubule dynamics in cells without cilia and show that tumor cells can exploit this function to develop resistance to taxanes," said Dr. Steven Balk, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and oncologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, who co-led this research.
The team went on to determine how FOXJ1 triggered drug resistance. They found that the drug's impact was reduced when FOXJ1 activity altered the behavior of microtubules, which prevented docetaxel from binding and stabilizing them as effectively. The team also identified additional genes regulated by FOXJ1, which influence microtubule function, indicating it orchestrates a broader network of microtubule-related genes that promote chemotherapy resistance.
Patient Data Aligns with Lab Findings
Beyond the laboratory, the researchers analyzed tumor samples from clinical studies. They found that FOXJ1 gene amplification was more common in patients who had been treated with taxanes. In addition, data from a large clinical trial indicated that patients whose tumors had high FOXJ1 levels before treatment had poorer outcomes when docetaxel was added to standard hormone therapy.
"It was clear that the patients who overexpressed FOXJ1 did not benefit as much from taxane therapy," said Dr. Giannakakou, who is also a member of the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine.
Though further research is needed, the findings suggest that some tumors may already carry high levels of FOXJ1 before treatment, making them less responsive to chemotherapy. Exposure to the drug may also drive cancer cells to increase FOXJ1 activity as they evolve resistance.
"We are optimistic that these insights will allow us to improve taxane-based therapies in prostate cancer and other cancers where taxanes are used," Dr. Balk said.
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Many Weill Cornell Medicine physicians and scientists maintain relationships and collaborate with external organizations to foster scientific innovation and provide expert guidance. The institution makes these disclosures public to ensure transparency. For this information, please see the profile for Dr. Paraskevi Giannakakou.
This work was supported in part by grants from the National Institutes of Health including R01 CA266704, P50, CA272390, P01 CA163227, R01CA228512, P50 CA97186, and from the Department of Defense W81XWH-19-1-0666 and PC200820. Additional support was provided by the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) Young Investigator Awards and from a PCF Challenge Award.
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Original text here: https://gradschool.weill.cornell.edu/news/study-identifies-gene-linked-chemotherapy-resistance-prostate-cancer
Centenary College Raises Nearly $75,000 in a Single Day
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, March 11 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news:
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Centenary College raises nearly $75,000 in a single day
Centenary College is proud to announce the success of its annual Giving Day, held Thursday, February 26. The 24-hour celebration of generosity brought together alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends in support of the College's mission and future.
A total of 132 donors contributed $74,776.20 during Giving Day, demonstrating the strength and dedication of the Centenary community. Gifts of all sizes combined to make a meaningful
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SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, March 11 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news:
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Centenary College raises nearly $75,000 in a single day
Centenary College is proud to announce the success of its annual Giving Day, held Thursday, February 26. The 24-hour celebration of generosity brought together alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends in support of the College's mission and future.
A total of 132 donors contributed $74,776.20 during Giving Day, demonstrating the strength and dedication of the Centenary community. Gifts of all sizes combined to make a meaningfulimpact, supporting scholarships, academic programs, campus enhancements, and other key initiatives across the College.
"We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in Giving Day," said Mark Missildine, Centenary Director of Development and Campaign Manager. "The generosity shown by our community directly supports our students and strengthens Centenary's future."
Centenary College extends its sincere appreciation to every donor who made this year's Giving Day a success. To learn more about how to support Centenary, visit centenary.edu/give.
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Original text here: https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/centenary-college-raises-nearly-75-000-in-a-single-day/
Brooklyn Law School Receives $12 Million Gift, the Largest in Its History
BROOKLYN, New York, March 11 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news:
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Brooklyn Law School Receives $12 Million Gift, the Largest in Its History
This month, Brooklyn Law School received the largest single donation in its 124-year history.
The $12 million gift came from the estate of alumnus Sheridan Albert '48, a legendary Court Street lawyer whose career was defined by determined advocacy, street smarts, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of everyday New Yorkers. Albert, who passed away in 2000, was a longtime supporter of the Law School along with his wife,
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BROOKLYN, New York, March 11 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news:
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Brooklyn Law School Receives $12 Million Gift, the Largest in Its History
This month, Brooklyn Law School received the largest single donation in its 124-year history.
The $12 million gift came from the estate of alumnus Sheridan Albert '48, a legendary Court Street lawyer whose career was defined by determined advocacy, street smarts, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of everyday New Yorkers. Albert, who passed away in 2000, was a longtime supporter of the Law School along with his wife,Helen Scherer Albert.
"This is a moment of immense pride for Brooklyn Law School," said President and Dean David D. Meyer. "Sheridan Albert's gift isn't just a record--it's a celebration of the spirit that makes our School special: fearless advocacy, bold thinking, and a deep connection to the city we call home. His generosity will empower our faculty and students to follow in his footsteps and make a real difference in the world."
A True Court Street Lawyer
Albert epitomized the determined, gutsy Court Street lawyer--a Brooklyn-raised archetype once derided by Manhattan elites, now recognized as a badge of honor. These lawyers fought for working- and middle-class clients with ingenuity, courage, and tenacity. Albert's clients knew they had an attorney who would go to the mat for them, whether in a crowded courthouse or negotiating complex settlements.
After entering Brooklyn Law School in 1941, Albert was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he returned as a part-time student and graduated in 1948.
From 1948 to 1979, Albert practiced at Brooklyn firm Pokorny and Schrenzel, rising to senior partner before joining Manhattan powerhouse Schneider, Kleinick and Weitz as counsel. In the courtroom, he was unforgettable: pipe in hand, sharp wit ready, and a magnetic presence that drew attention from juries and reporters alike. He was fearless, clever, and fiercely loyal to his clients--a lawyer who thrived on the intensity of Court Street while improving the lives of ordinary New Yorkers.
Fighting for Safer Streets and Justice
Albert's advocacy extended far beyond individual clients. As president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (1978-1980), he launched the Big Apple Pothole and Sidewalk Protection Corp., mapping thousands of hazardous streets and sidewalks in New York City. The initiative forced the city to repair dangerous conditions or face liability and earned him the nickname "Pothole King," gaining national media attention for his bold, creative approach to civic reform. "If I fall and break a hip because I've tripped over a piece of sidewalk that is two or three inches higher than the surrounding sidewalk and that defect isn't on the record with the city, my suit is out the window," Albert told the Chicago Tribune, explaining the inspiration behind Big Apple Pothole.
He also fought against restrictive no-fault auto insurance laws and defended medical malpractice victims, consistently prioritizing fairness, safety, and the rights of ordinary citizens. Governors Hugh Carey and Mario Cuomo appointed him to key judicial screening committees, acknowledging his integrity and judgment.
"Sheridan Albert was the kind of lawyer who could take on the city, a powerful corporation, or any challenge and do it with style, smarts, and courage," said William Araiza, Vice Dean and Stanley A. August Professor of Law. "He's the quintessential Court Street lawyer--resilient, inventive, and deeply committed to his community. His gift will inspire our students to follow that example every day."
A Transformative Gift for the Future
Albert's generosity had long been woven into the Law School's history. In 1993, he established a charitable remainder trust that included two Brooklyn Heights properties used as student housing for decades. Now, his record-setting $12 million gift will create three endowed professorships, including one in his own name, ensuring Brooklyn Law School continues to attract and retain faculty of exceptional caliber.
"This historic gift reflects what Brooklyn Law School has always stood for: ambitious thinking, public purpose, and deep engagement with the legal life of New York City," said Robert Fairfield, Chief Advancement Officer. "Sheridan Albert believed in this institution and in the power of legal education rooted in real communities. His generosity strengthens our faculty and students and affirms the values that define Brooklyn Law."
In recognition of that legacy, the Brooklyn Law School Legacy Society will be renamed the Sheridan Albert Legacy Society. Established in 2003, the society honors alumni and friends who have made the Law School a beneficiary of a bequest, trust, or other planned gift--commitments that ensure Brooklyn Law's mission endures for future generations.
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