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A gel-top model for characterizing mesenchymal features of glioblastoma cells

2 weeks ago | biorxiv.org | Yuanzhong Pan |Priscilla Chan |Jeremy Rich |Steve Kay

AbstractGlioblastoma (GBM) remains one of the most aggressive adult cancers, with limited treatment options due to an incomplete understanding of its biology. GBM exhibits different transcriptional subtypes, among which the mesenchymal (mGBM) variant is associated with a particularly aggressive nature and poor outcomes. Developing models that capture mGBM phenotypes could offer new insights into its biology and therapeutic vulnerabilities.
Ben Stiller, Alana Pressley, Zane Lowe, Lars Ulrich & More Join SXSW 2025

1 month ago | sxsw.com | Kate Smith |Tim Berners-Lee |Priscilla Chan |Emily Chang

The final round of keynotes and featured speakers is here for the 39th edition of the SXSW Conference. From music and technology to film and television, we've got it all!Highlights from today's announcement include Bryan Johnson, Tom Morello, Lars Ulrich, Ben Stiller, Eddy Cue, Holly Herndon, Zane Lowe, Ayanna Pressley, Priscilla Chan, Shreya Murthy, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Robert Rodriguez, and more. Explore newly-added featured sessions and our John Fogerty and Bryan Johnson keynotes below.
Mark Zuckerberg: Wie uns KI hilft, Zellen zu verstehen und Krankheiten zu heilen

Sep 21, 2023 | heise.de | Priscilla Chan

Meta-CEO Mark Zuckerberg ist Mitbegründer und Co-Chef der Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). Er studierte Informatik an der Harvard University, bevor er 2004 nach Palo Alto, Kalifornien, zog, um Facebook zu gründen. Zuckerbergs Frau Priscilla Chan ist Mitbegründerin und Co-Chefin der CZI. Sie arbeitet als Kinderärztin in der Bay Area und erwarb ihren BA in Biologie an der Harvard University und ihren MD an der UC San Francisco (UCSF).
Support for BN growing in Kedah - Mahdzir

Aug 4, 2023 | klse.i3investor.com | Priscilla Chan

PADANG TERAP: Barisan Nasional (BN) is gaining momentum on support in Kedah in several seats which were deemed as "black areas" previously. State BN chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said he believed that there is an 'aura' signalling that the people in Kedah are back to supporting BN despite claims by caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor that the wave of support is with Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Experts: TVET under a single ministry to improve ecosystem

Aug 4, 2023 | klse.i3investor.com | Priscilla Chan

KUALA LUMPUR: Most parents want their children to be on the academic pathway, and wear the mortar board as a sign of success. But for Malaysia to achieve a developed nation status, both traditional academic and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) pathways must be equally valued and cultivated to ensure sustainable talent development in the country.
State polls: What do Kedahans want?

Aug 4, 2023 | klse.i3investor.com | Priscilla Chan

SUNGAI PETANI: Voters in Kedah want the party that will govern the state after the August 12 polls to prioritise on political stability, infrastructure development, and balanced socioeconomic growth. When met by Bernama, several voters expressed the fervent hope that Kedah would be administered in the most efficient manner and there would be good coordination between the state and federal governments.
No third chance for PH By Priscilla Chan

Aug 4, 2023 | klse.i3investor.com | Priscilla Chan

I am a Selangorian and I vote in an urban constituency in Selangor. I am a housewife with two teenage sons and I double up as an English home tutor. I read the main news portals every morning and I follow political news and issues on both sides. I discuss issues with my close circle of friends and family and almost all of us have decided that we will sit out this state election. Let me tell you why.
Malaysia in a good position to make golden digital era a reality

Aug 4, 2023 | klse.i3investor.com | Priscilla Chan

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in a very good position to make the vision of a golden digital era a success in the context of Madani Malaysia due to several factors, including a highly skilled workforce to drive the digital economy, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
'Superman Hew' returns, urging support for PH-BN to ward off 'extremist' PN

Aug 4, 2023 | klse.i3investor.com | Priscilla Chan

A well-known DAP supporter whose controversial speech on the eve of the general election last year led to his arrest has urged voters to support the Pakatan Harapan (PH)-Barisan Nasional (BN) alliance at the coming state polls to ward off threats of extremism. In several posts on Facebook, Hew Kuan Yew listed six reasons to support PH-BN, one of which he said was to stop what he described as "conservative and extremist forces".
Anwar, Sultan of Brunei stress the need for ASEAN to remain united, relevant

Aug 4, 2023 | klse.i3investor.com | Priscilla Chan

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah stressed yesterday (August 3) on the need for ASEAN to remain united and relevant. This is to maintain ASEAN's central role as a key driving force that is effective and responsive in dealing with future opportunities and challenges. Both leaders said this in a joint statement after the 24th Malaysia-Brunei Darussalam Annual Leaders' Consultation (ALC) in Putrajaya.