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February 5, 2026
Dual-Action Molecule Design Concentrates Cancer Treatment in Tumor Cells to Allow Higher Doses
Wistar scientists have combined a promising cancer therapy with a molecule that targets tumors to treat cancer more effectively.
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February 3, 2026
Wistar Scientists Demonstrate First-Ever Single-Shot HIV Vaccine Neutralization Success
The innovative approach could significantly shorten and simplify HIV vaccination protocols, making them more accessible worldwide.
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January 29, 2026
Wistar Scientists Discover How Gut-Derived Metabolite Acts as Immune “Volume Knob” Via Macrophages
Research reveals molecule acts as an immune-system amplifier, boosting the body’s inflammatory defenses during early infection but elevating them to deadly levels when infections progress to sepsis.
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January 26, 2026
The Wistar Institute Announces Dr. Dario Altieri Leadership Transition
Board of Trustees conducting president & CEO search process
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January 13, 2026
The Wistar Institute Announces the Recruitment of Jianliang Xu, Ph.D., to the HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center
Xu specializes in antibody research & engineers nanobodies—tiny, effective tools against HIV & emerging pandemics
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December 16, 2025
The Wistar Institute Receives Exceptional Rating in Renewal of its Cancer Center Support Grant
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Darien Sutton 215-898-3988  |  dsutton@wistar.org The State’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Basic Cancer Center, this is the third consecutive “Exceptional” rating…
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December 3, 2025
The Wistar Institute Announces Recruitment of Vincent Wu to Join Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center as Caspar Wistar Fellow
Interdisciplinary scientist brings expertise in molecular biology and bioinformatics to study HIV reservoir, where dormant virus hides
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November 24, 2025
The Wistar Institute Receives $600,000 Grant to Support Biomedical Technician Training Pre-apprenticeship for Philadelphia Adults Seeking Career Pivot & Regional Community College Students
Grant will support training opportunities for nontraditional students, from community college to adults living and learning in Philadelphia
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November 11, 2025
29th Annual Jonathan Lax Memorial Lecture at Wistar Honors Richard Jeffreys, Changemaker Activist Who Expanded Access to New Drugs, Clinical Trials, and HIV Research Funding
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Darien Sutton 215-898-3988  |  dsutton@wistar.org PHILADELPHIA — (Nov. 11, 2025) — On Monday, Nov. 17th at 6:30 pm EST, Richard Jefferys, Basic Science, Vaccines and Cure Proje…
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November 11, 2025
Wistar Scientists Reveal Why Anti-estrogen Therapy Fails in Ovarian Cancer—And How to Make It Work
Wistar scientists have solved a longstanding puzzle in ovarian cancer treatment: why anti-estrogen therapy often fails even when tumors express the hormone receptor that should make them responsive.
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