The Conquest of Cancer

Through Research

August 2021 eNews

       Sarah Been, a rising Junior from Xavier University, writes:

"The Undergraduate Research Education Program at Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory has been one of the best experiences of my life. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the program.  I not only have a leg up on the classes I will be taking in the fall, but also can continue my major knowing I will enjoy what I am going to be learning.  Everything I have done in UREP has made me feel confident in my ability to pursue medicine and shown me that it is something I am really passionate about.  I now have a greater understanding of the importance of research in propelling the medical field forward. Without innovation, we are all stuck, and there is so much more to learn!"

Jacob Lyons, also from Xavier University, writes:

       "Over the course of the summer, I had the honor and privilege to be a part of the Undergraduate Research Education Program led by the staff of Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory. The most apparent benefit of this program has been the support and excellent leadership provided by Dr. Julia Carter, Dr. Larry Douglass, Dr. Ron Snyder, and Dr. Diane Wilkening-Gilb. With these four experts in their respective fields, every question that I had was quickly resolved. They fostered a community of engaged and constantly questioning learners.

            "At the onset of this program, we students were tasked with coming up with a proposal for an experiment to test one of the National Institute of Health’s Provocative Questions in Cancer. This was challenging, but, as the weeks went on in the program, I felt more confident in my ability to analyze research and synthesize my own ideas.

           "The UREP program was an excellent use of my short summer.  The skills I gained were essential, and the intangible benefits of connections and friendships made were even greater. I am lucky I had this opportunity to meet many fantastic researchers and peers."

Thanks to all who came out to the Ft. Thomas Corvette Club Car Show!  Last Saturday, August 14, 2021, about 170 Corvette/ classic car owners drove their fine cars over to Hofbrauhaus in Newport for the 20th Annual Ft. Thomas Corvette Club Car Show. The weather was great, and excitement was in the air!  The Ft. Thomas Corvette Club generously donated all proceeds of this exciting event to Wood Hudson Cancer Research.  Thank you very much Ft. Thomas Corvette Club!  114 trophies were presented at the show.  Thank you very much to the generous donors who provided the trophies for the event.  Thank you for making our work possible here at Wood Hudson Cancer Research.