University of Minnesota William Shawn Morris completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He discovered medicine later in life, while working as an engineer in orthopedics. During his 10-year engineering career, his interest in cancer was inspired while working on medical devices and implants for cancer patients. His interest in…
University of Iowa Bri Iverson is a current M2 at the Carver College of Medicine. She attended University Iowa for undergrad and studied biology and public health. In her free time, she enjoys watching football, listening to Taylor Swift, and reading. She hopes to better understand sarcomas and to be able to educate herself, her…
We are proud to provide ongoing support to the University of Minnesota sarcoma researchers and investigators who have dedicated their careers to finding better treatments and ultimately a cure for sarcomas.
Seeking Leiomyosarcoma Patient Advocates to participate in the LMS Spore Research Project. The LMS SPORE project is an incredible opportunity to further research in LMS. Input and support from the LMS SPORE Research Advocates is important, valued, and needed. Advocates will attend virtual meetings quarterly between now and November 2024. Obtaining the patient perspective provides…
We invite you to join us for the Minnesota Sarcoma Research Conference 2024, a hybrid event sponsored by Rein in Sarcoma (RIS) and the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. This year, conference attendees will have the option of attending either virtually via Zoom, or in-person at the Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building on the University of Minnesota…
Save the Date: for the annual Rein in Sarcoma Research Symposium on March 28, 2024. Some of the researchers presenting include: This symposium will be facilitated by Dr. Brenda Weigel, U of M and Dr. David Largaespada, U of M. Additional details and registration coming soon!
Targeting the Cell Cycle and Autophagy Reciprocal Communication Pathways in Sarcoma Principal Investigator: Erin Dickerson, PhD Project summary: Sarcomas are tumors of connective tissue that can arise anywhere in the body. They are often challenging to treat because they are extremely rare, preventing the development of beneficial therapies. Angiosarcomas are a type of sarcoma that…
Michelle Kolling, End-of-Life Doua, Grief Coach, and founder of Held is conducting a grief-related research project and needs your input! If you or someone you know has experienced the life-changing loss of a spouse, partner, child, close family member, or friend and is curious about the grief journey and how they are personally experiencing grief,…
It might seem strange that Rein in Sarcoma supports dog cancer research but there’s a good reason. Canine hemangiosarcoma, a type of dog cancer, has been known among veterinarians as one of the most vexing diseases to treat.1 It is highly aggressive, fatal, and may not make itself apparent until a seemingly healthy dog collapses.…
Rein in Sarcoma’s Board approved a $50,000 research grant to the University of Minnesota. The University solicited requests for funding proposals from their researchers, blindly ranking them according to national standards, and then recommended the proposal submitted by Erin Dickerson, PhD. Project Title: Targeting the Cell Cycle and Autophagy Reciprocal Communication Pathways in Sarcomas Principal…
