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Wistar Scientists Target an Alternative Fuel Source of Cancer Cells as a Therapeutic Approach for Breast Cancer

PHILADELPHIA — (Jan. 7, 2021) — Scientists at The Wistar Institute characterized an inhibitor that targets acetate metabolism in cancer cells. Cancer cells use acetate metabolism to support tumor growth in conditions of low nutrient and oxygen avail…
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The Wistar Institute and Batavia Biosciences Launch Collaboration to Manufacture and Distribute Wistar’s Rubella Vaccine Globally

PHILADELPHIA — (April 29, 2020) — The Wistar Institute and Batavia Biosciences announce the launch of a strategic collaboration aimed to streamline the clinical grade manufacture and global distribution of Wistar’s rubella vaccine seed stock commonl…
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Spotlight on Wistar COVID-19 Researchers: Luis Montaner, D.V.M., D.Phil., & Joseph Salvino, Ph.D.

Dr. Luis Montaner is an HIV expert focused on finding new ways to boost the natural function of the immune system to combat infection or viral-associated disease. Dr. Joseph Salvino is a medicinal chemist and an expert in drug discovery and identifi…
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