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Karaoke for a CureDozens of people enjoyed an evening of music andfun as The University of Chicago Cancer ResearchFoundation (UCCRF) Associates Board raisedmoney for cancer research by hosting a Live BandKaraoke event at West End Chicago in July. At theend of the night, it was Marisa Swystun, aka “LadyGaga” who held the trophy for best performance.UCCRF Associates Board President Justin Ullman.Marisa Swystun, aka “Lady Gaga,”earns the Karaoke for a Cure trophy.Designer Nicole Miller Supports the UCCRFLooking for that perfect dress? How about jewelry,handbags, belts, ties, or other accessories? If you shopat the Nicole Miller boutique at 1419 N. Wells St. inChicago from now until November 13, 10% of theproceeds from all of your purchases will be donated toThe University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation(UCCRF). Be sure to mention you are a friend of theUCCRF Women’s Board during checkout.Nicole Miller is an American designer with a modern,ageless aesthetic. Her designs are a favorite among actorsincluding Angelina Jolie, Halle Barry, Lauren Hutton,and Eva Longoria Parker.Support cancer research through theUCCRF at cancer.uchicago.edu/donations.Learn about the Latest Researchat the Ben May Department forCancer Research … and moreMarsha Rosner, PhD, and Tao Pan, PhD, are developing anew class of therapeutic molecules, called killer transferRNAs that could lead cancer cells to commit suicide.Wei Du, PhD, is exploring a combination of inhibitors that attackcancer cells. The combination could prevent drug resistance cellsand open new avenues for finding novel therapeutic targets.Yingming Zhao, PhD, is focusing his research on thechemical modifications of proteins, known as posttranslationalmodifications (PTMs), which are associatedwith many kinds of diseases. The enzymes that regulatePTMs could become targets for new drug therapies.Four Chicago high school students spent the summer in UChicagolaboratories performing research and shadowing top investigators.5841 S. Maryland Ave., MC1140Chicago, IL 60637feedback@bsd.uchicago.eduPathways toA patient who is fighting multiple cancers receives the experthelp of a multidisciplinary team and a novel therapy.TM