Grants

Tumor-associated extracellular vesicles (EVs) enhance breast cancer metastasis through platelet-neutrophil aggregates and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)

Dr. Bennewitz, an Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, received a TME CoBRE pilot grant for her project. Her collaborators include Dr. Timothy Eubank, Dr. Brian Boone, Dr. Duaa Dakhlallah, and Dr. Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, who bring complementary expertise in breast cancer models and molecular biology, NETs in the tumor microenvironment, EV characterization, and breast cancer patient treatment, respectively.

Amount Awarded
$50,000

Faculty Involved

A photo of Margaret Bennewitz.
Margaret Bennewitz, PhD
Positions
Mentor, Cancer Cell Biology Graduate Education
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology
A photo of Timothy Eubank.
Timothy Eubank, PhD
Positions
Professor, Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology
Member, WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs
A photo of Brian Boone.
Brian Boone, MD
Positions
Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology, Surgery
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology
Member, WVU Cancer Institute Research Laboratories
A photo of Duaa Dakhlallah.
Duaa Dakhlallah
Positions
Research Assistant Professor, Surgery
Member, WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs
A photo of Hannah Hazard-Jenkins.
Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, MD, FACS
Positions
Executive Chair and Director, WVU Cancer Institute Administration
Associate Professor, Surgical Oncology, Surgery
Surgeon-in-Chief & Director of Clinical Services, WVU Cancer Institute Clinics
Faculty, Medical Education
Member, WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs