News and Conferences

Unraveling the Complexities of Cancer CachexiaThe lab of ICMH Member Andrea Bonetto, PhD, investigates the complex and deadly wasting syndrome know as cancer cachexia. Recent breakthroughs have secured external funding via an NIH R01 Grant and opened intriguing lines of inquiry for further study. We sat down with Dr. Bonetto to learn about his work and findings in this often overlooked area of cancer research.

R01 Grant Supports Deep Dive into Protein Associated with Cachexia in Late-Stage Colorectal CancerAndrea Bonetto, PhD, received a $2.1 million RO1 grant to study the role the IGFPB1 protein plays in causing colorectal cancer-associated cachexia.

Upcoming conferences

Skeletal Muscle Development, Metabolism, and Repair during Homeostasis and Disease

October 13-18, 2024

Aci Castello, CT Italy

17th International Conference on Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Wasting Disorders

December 8-10, 2024

Washington, DC

8th Cancer Cachexia Society Meeting

September 25-27, 2025

Torino, Italy

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