Lab News, Events and Accomplishments
Lab News, Events and Accomplishments
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Artwork from the Rai Lab - immunofluorescent staining of pancreatic cancer cells (image by B. Mateo-Victoriano)
Artwork from the Rai Lab - immunofluorescent staining of pancreatic cancer cells (image by B. Mateo-Victoriano)
The Rai lab has received a NOA for a new three-year award from the FL Dept of Health - we're excited to investigate new pathways and interventions to improve prostate cancer outcomes.
Our latest publication, a bedside-to-bench collaboration with Dr. Bilusic and Dr. Lombard, on the benefits of metformin in prostate cancer patients is generating interest in the community!
Our latest publication, a bedside-to-bench collaboration with Dr. Bilusic and Dr. Lombard, on the benefits of metformin in prostate cancer patients is generating interest in the community!
https://news.med.miami.edu/metformin-exercise-metabolic-health-prostate-cancer/
https://scienceblog.com/a-diabetes-drug-may-mimic-exercise-to-help-prostate-cancer-patients-stay-healthier/
November marked two outstanding oral presentations from the Rai lab - Beatriz received a travel award to give a session talk at the Society of Redox Biology and Medicine 2025 annual meeting; Shomita was selected for a postdoctoral talk at the UMMSOM Nutrition Diet Obesity and Metabolism Retreat.
November marked two outstanding oral presentations from the Rai lab - Beatriz received a travel award to give a session talk at the Society of Redox Biology and Medicine 2025 annual meeting; Shomita was selected for a postdoctoral talk at the UMMSOM Nutrition Diet Obesity and Metabolism Retreat.
We will miss Bhipasha, who is now a UMiami graduate with honors and will be heading to med school!
We will miss Bhipasha, who is now a UMiami graduate with honors and will be heading to med school!
We wish Jenifer the best of luck as she moves to her new home in Louisville
We wish Jenifer the best of luck as she moves to her new home in Louisville
We have received the 2025 Powell Endowment Award from the Women's Cancer Association (WCA) of Miami to support our prostate cancer research.
We have received the 2025 Powell Endowment Award from the Women's Cancer Association (WCA) of Miami to support our prostate cancer research.
Bhipasha wins the 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Honors Thesis in Biology award!
Bhipasha wins the 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Honors Thesis in Biology award!
Bhipasha did an awesome job of presenting her research project on diet-driven obesity and prostate cancer at the 2025 undergraduate Research Creativity and Innovation Forum (RCIF).
Bhipasha did an awesome job of presenting her research project on diet-driven obesity and prostate cancer at the 2025 undergraduate Research Creativity and Innovation Forum (RCIF).
Priya gave a presentation on the lab's research repurposing vasodilators in treatment-resistant prostate cancer at the Gordon Research Conference on Nitric Oxide Signaling in Ventura, CA, Feb 2025.
Priya gave a presentation on the lab's research repurposing vasodilators in treatment-resistant prostate cancer at the Gordon Research Conference on Nitric Oxide Signaling in Ventura, CA, Feb 2025.
Beatriz's immunofluorescent staining of pancreatic cancer cells is chosen for display in our Medical Sciences Building!
Beatriz's immunofluorescent staining of pancreatic cancer cells is chosen for display in our Medical Sciences Building!
Priya gave a talk on the lab's prostate cancer research for the NIH Redox Biology Interest Group seminar series, Jan 2025.
Priya gave a talk on the lab's prostate cancer research for the NIH Redox Biology Interest Group seminar series, Jan 2025.
The Rai lab welcomes Dr. Shomita Ferdous, Jan 2025
The Rai lab welcomes Dr. Shomita Ferdous, Jan 2025
Beatriz presented a poster on the lab's research on 8-oxodGTPases at the annual ASCB meeting, December 2024.
Beatriz presented a poster on the lab's research on 8-oxodGTPases at the annual ASCB meeting, December 2024.
Priya presented the lab's research in a virtual seminar for the KOÇ UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER FOR TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, December 2024
Priya presented the lab's research in a virtual seminar for the KOÇ UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER FOR TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, December 2024
Beatriz is awarded an NCI F31 fellowship, August 2024!
Beatriz is awarded an NCI F31 fellowship, August 2024!
The Rai lab welcomes Dr. Jenifer Sahaynathan, May 2024
The Rai lab welcomes Dr. Jenifer Sahaynathan, May 2024
Priya presented the lab's research at the UMMSOM Nutrition, Metabolism and Obesity Retreat
Priya presented the lab's research at the UMMSOM Nutrition, Metabolism and Obesity Retreat
https://x.com/umiamimedicine/status/1800605223301398853
Beatriz presented her research at the AACR Annual Meeting in San Diego, 2024
The Rai lab welcomes Bhipasha, our new undergrad researcher, March 2024
The Rai lab welcomes Bhipasha, our new undergrad researcher, March 2024
2023 Sylvester Zubrod Memorial Lecture and Symposium: Beatriz, Ling and Z presented posters on their research and Priya received the award for Outstanding Mentor for Junior Faculty
2023 Sylvester Zubrod Memorial Lecture and Symposium: Beatriz, Ling and Z presented posters on their research and Priya received the award for Outstanding Mentor for Junior Faculty
Beatriz presented a poster on her pancreatic cancer research at the AACR PDAC Meeting 2023
Beatriz presented a poster on her pancreatic cancer research at the AACR PDAC Meeting 2023
Priya received a research award for her prostate cancer work from the Women's Cancer Association (WCA), June 2023
Priya received a research award for her prostate cancer work from the Women's Cancer Association (WCA), June 2023
The Rai lab welcomes Sheela, our new research associate, June 2023
The Rai lab welcomes Sheela, our new research associate, June 2023
Our postbac research associate, Philip, is accepted into graduate school at Georgetown University
Our postbac research associate, Philip, is accepted into graduate school at Georgetown University
Priya gave an invited seminar on the lab's senescence and prostate cancer research at the University of Pittsburgh, Hillman Cancer Center, April 2023
Priya gave an invited seminar on the lab's senescence and prostate cancer research at the University of Pittsburgh, Hillman Cancer Center, April 2023
Beatriz and Philip presented Rai lab research on pancreatic and prostate cancer at AACR Annual Meeting, April 2023
Beatriz and Philip presented Rai lab research on pancreatic and prostate cancer at AACR Annual Meeting, April 2023
The Rai lab welcomes Vanessa (Z) McGaughey, co-mentored by Dr. Janaki Sharma, as our new postbac research associate, March 2023
The Rai lab welcomes Vanessa (Z) McGaughey, co-mentored by Dr. Janaki Sharma, as our new postbac research associate, March 2023
Rai lab collaborative work with Dr. Marijo Bilusic was presented at GU ASCO, January 2023
Rai lab collaborative work with Dr. Marijo Bilusic was presented at GU ASCO, January 2023
Priya is appointed the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Tumor Biology (TB) Program Co-leader, December 2022
Priya is appointed the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Tumor Biology (TB) Program Co-leader, December 2022
Priya gave an invited seminar on targeting redox vulnerabiliites in cancer at the University of Vermont, Larner Cancer Center, September 2022
Priya gave an invited seminar on targeting redox vulnerabiliites in cancer at the University of Vermont, Larner Cancer Center, September 2022
Beatriz is awarded an NCI CURE Supplement, July 2021
Beatriz is awarded an NCI CURE Supplement, July 2021
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