Discovery Drive News from the Roseman University College of Medicine
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• Blueprint for the College of Medicine • Dr. Le and Advanced Optical Technology • Community Spotlight: Dr. David Steinberg WINTER 2014 1
"As the College of Medicine continues to progress, we invite you to join us in this exciting journey."
PUBLISHER Jason Roth EDITOR Rachael Wadley GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Rachael Wadley Billy George PHOTOGRAPHERS Francia Garcia Chase Schmidt Jason Roth Discovery Drive is published two times per year by the Roseman University College of Medicine, 10530 Discovery Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135. Medicine@Roseman.edu 702.822.5330 Š 2014 On the cover: Dr. Timothy Le, assistant professor of biomedical sciences, conducts cancer & diabetes research using imaging technology he helped create. Read more on page 10. 2 DISCOVERY DRIVE
Dear Friends, Discovery Drive focuses on the College of Medicine at Roseman University of Health Sciences, and we are pleased to share this latest issue with you. Inside this edition, you’ll read about the latest research news and the newest faculty members in Roseman’s College of Medicine, including Dr. Timothy Le and Dr. Robert Eaglen. Dr. Timothy Le is internationally recognized for applying advanced optical technology to study the role of lipids in cancer and obesity-related diseases. He brings with him his cutting-edge imaging array, adding Roseman to the list of only a handful of other institutions in the country with the equipment, including Harvard, Purdue, and UC Irvine. Dr. Robert Eaglen is our new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Medicine. Dr. Eaglen has had a distinguished career in academic medicine and with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for allopathic medical schools. The College of Medicine now has a staff of 18, with six faculty researchers, five post doctoral associates, and seven administrative and support staff. We are currently recruiting for several other positions in the College. One vital position for the College of Medicine is the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. Please visit www. Roseman.edu/employment/Nevada to learn more about the open positions for the College of Medicine. As the College of Medicine continues to progress, we invite you to join us in this exciting journey. Roseman needs your involvement and support to establish Southern Nevada’s only private, non-profit, allopathic college of medicine. Please visit www.Roseman.edu/medicine to learn more, make a gift, and get involved. You can also reach out to us with any questions at Medicine@Roseman.edu. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,
Mark A. Penn, MD, MBA Founding Dean College of Medicine WINTER 2014 3
Dean’s Corner: Our Focus on Values By Mark A. Penn, MD, MBA
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stablishing a strong foundation is critical to the development of a college of medicine that will be recognized for excellence in education, research and patient care. Having the right plan, hiring the best people, making sure each brick of the foundation is laid correctly, focusing on outcomes, and being responsive and accountable are all part of what it will take to create a great College of Medicine at Roseman University. PATIENTS, within the context of their community, are the focus and at the center of the values of the College of Medicine. These values represent the characteristics the College expects to see in its students, graduates, faculty and staff. Our patients and our values will be front and center as we (1) make strategic decisions in the College, (2) work, teach and learn, (3) conduct research, and (4) provide quality, comprehensive patient care. Patients come from many diverse backgrounds and have their own needs that command our attention and respect.
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE VALUES COM PETENCE COMPA SSION INT EGRITY D I VERSITY RESP E CT COMMU N ICATION COMMUNI T Y DI SCOVERY
Each person is special. We take very seriously and are humbled by the opportunity before us to create a medical college that will make a positive difference in the health of our community. We invite individuals and organizations from our community who have a similar mindset to partner with us on this extraordinary and vital journey. Our patients and our values require the very best we can offer, and we have accepted the challenge. Together we will make a difference!
Meet Dr. Robert Eaglen Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Assistant to Founding Dean Robert Eaglen, Ph.D. has joined Roseman University’s College of Medicine as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Special Assistant to Founding Dean Mark Penn. Dr. Eaglen formerly served as the Assistant Secretary for the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), including a term as the Interim LCME Secretary, from the Association of American Medical Colleges. The LCME is the accrediting body for M.D.-granting medical schools in the U.S. and Canada. Most recently, he served as the Executive Director of Faculty and Learning Services at Northeast Ohio Medical University. “Dr. Eaglen will be instrumental in helping our team develop the curriculum for Roseman’s College of Medicine and in 4 DISCOVERY DRIVE
leading the LCME accreditation process,” shares Dr. Penn. Dr. Eaglen has expertise in assessment, accreditation, and quality standards for medical schools. His 2012 benchmark study “The Scope and Variety of Combined BaccalaureateMD Programs in the United States” was published in the AAMC’s peer-reviewed journal, Academic Medicine. “I’m excited to play a role in the development of the College of Medicine,” Dr. Eaglen comments. “Roseman has a unique and highly effective educational model, and I am honored to collaborate with Dr. Penn and the rest of our team to shape a curriculum that incorporates the University’s focus on mastery learning, collaboration, and summative assessment.” Dr. Eaglen earned his Ph.D. from Duke University. He will be accompanying Dr. Penn at upcoming physician- and healthcare-related programs in Southern Nevada, and will also be assisting with the recruitment process as Roseman hires additional leadership positions and faculty members within the College of Medicine.
New Future for an
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oseman’s College of Medicine is housed in the 184,000 square-foot Ralph and Betty Engelstad research facility, located in Summerlin at Town Center Drive and the 215 Beltway. The building possesses 24 well-equipped laboratories and excellent office and meeting spaces on the first and second floors. Architectural renderings have been drawn up to build out the facility’s basement and top floor with Roseman’s signature “in-the-round” classrooms, a medical library, an anatomy laboratory, 300-seat auditorium for use by students and the healthcare community, etc. Founding a new college of medicine requires significant
financial investment. Historically, half of the initial cost lies in the construction of a facility. Securing the Engelstad research facility has allowed Roseman to move ahead and focus on other priorities. Quality medical education technology, student resources and support, community healthcare clinics, faculty and research are all areas where funding is needed. It’s an exciting time to become a donor, or to increase your giving to Roseman University! The College of Medicine also offers exceptional naming opportunities for individuals, families, corporations, and foundations, ranging from $25,000 to $6,000,000+. Contact the College of Medicine at 702.822.5330 to tour the facility and learn more about legacy and dedication opportunities.
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ROSEMAN’S BLUEPRINT FOR BUILDING THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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As a non-profit, private university, Roseman University has always established programs in response to our communities’ needs. In 2009-2010, recognizing the urgent need for more physicians in Nevada, Roseman University began planning to establish a medical school. In 2010 the university hired scientists to grow its research enterprise, which is the foundation for a strong medical school. In 2011-12, Roseman recruited community leaders to conduct a feasibility study to gauge the university’s and community’s readiness for a medical school.
Following the successful completion of the feasibility study in 2012, the university recruited Mark A. Penn, MD, MBA to lead Roseman’s South Jordan, Utah campus and to guide the formation of a college of medicine in Nevada.
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November 2013 : Merged with Nevada Cancer Institute Foundation, acquiring the Ralph and Betty Engelstad Cancer Research Building in Summerlin.
February 2014 : Roseman University’s planned College of Medicine listed on the LCME website (LCME.org) as an “Applicant.”
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February 2014 : Began development of clinical partnerships with hospitals, physicians and clinics.
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December 2013 : Roseman University Board of Trustees approved the creation of an allopathic medical school. Officially appointed Dr. Penn as the founding dean.
January 2014 : Submitted application to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for medical schools in the U.S.
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July 2014 initiated : 1. Administration, faculty & staff hiring 2. Inter-professional health care clinic development 3. Building preparation (technology, offices)
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July 2015 : Submit Self-Study to the LCME.
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September 2015 - February 2016 : LCME site visit at Roseman University to determine readiness to officially launch the College of Medicine.
February - June 2016 : LCME votes to grant preliminary accreditation.
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2019 : Projected receipt of Provisional Accreditation from the LCME. RECEIPT
2021 : Projected receipt of Full Accreditation from the LCME.
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March - July 2016 : Roseman University College of Medicine initiates student recruitment.
July - August 2017 : Inaugural class begins.
2021 : Inaugural class graduates.
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COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Q& A with Dr. David L. Steinberg
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he Steinberg family’s roots in Las Vegas reach back to 1958, when Dr. Leon Steinberg moved to town to help Sunrise Hospital build the first radiology center in Southern Nevada. Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging (SDMI) was established in 1988 by Dr. Steinberg, his son, Dr. David Steinberg and Dr. Mark Winkler. They saw a need for a more patient-centric option in medical imaging. Twenty six years later, SDMI has 23 Board Certified Radiologists and 350+ team members staffing six (soon to be seven!) locations throughout the valley. Dr. David Steinberg is a caring physician, a business and community leader, and also the newest member of Roseman University’s Board of Trustees. Below, he shares information about his relationship with the University and the College of Medicine.
How long have you been involved with Roseman University? My involvement with Roseman began in 2007 as a landlord/ tenant relationship. I enjoyed my relationship with Roseman and became more curious about the school and its offerings in Southern Nevada. As I became more involved and interested in the school, I was asked in 2012 to participate in the feasibility study in planning for the College of Medicine.
Why did you become a member of the Board of Trustees for Roseman? I looked at becoming a member of the Board of Trustees for Roseman as an opportunity to help establish an allopathic medical school in Southern Nevada. I believe the Roseman College of Medicine will have a positive impact in Southern Nevada, and will more than live up to the excellence in healthcare education that the University has demonstrated since it was founded in 1999.
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How would you describe Roseman’s academic philosophy / teaching model? Roseman’s teaching style is to demand competence in the core block curriculum. Roseman believes that just a passing grade does not insure mastery of the subject. Roseman students must meet a high level of academic achievement and proficiency to move on to the next block of curriculum. What better way is there to ensure excellence in our future health care providers?
What most impresses you about Roseman? There are a number of impressive facts about Roseman, but the one I find most impressive is the exceptional graduation rate – 95%. It is clear to me that Roseman is dedicated to helping its students master their subjects. In order to progress through the program, students must score 90% or higher on each subject assessment. Another impressive fact about Roseman is they have beat SDMI (by one position!) as Southern Nevada’s Best Employer in the Medium Size Business the past couple of years. Both our organizations place a priority in creating an excellent employee experience and work environment.
How will Roseman’s College of Medicine impact our community? I believe that Roseman’s mission will clearly benefit the community and its health. As a physician in Southern Nevada, I find the lack of primary care physicians and the poor continuity of care a major concern in our community. There are a great number of excellent medical providers in Southern Nevada, but we are in desperate need of additional quality providers with a focus on the community and primary care. With the expansion of Medicaid, and as our community recovers and grows, this need will only be exacerbated. I am hopeful that Roseman will, through its involvement in the community, help develop clinical practices and allow students to work in healthcare clinics throughout Nevada. It is also clear to me that Roseman is dedicated to partnering with other local organizations to further develop its College of Medicine and related programs.
How do you envision your practice interacting with the College of Medicine / medical students? At Steinberg Diagnostic, we enjoy having both medical students and newly minted doctors shadow our Radiologists. We have been a training site for ultrasound and x-ray technologists for many years. I hope to be able to teach a beginning diagnostic radiology course to the medical students from Roseman at SDMI. I would like to not only emphasize the powerful diagnostic tools that radiology possesses, but also how imaging should be used judiciously and safely to benefit the patient.
Why are you a fan and supporter of Roseman and its College of Medicine? I am a fan and supporter of Roseman, its faculty and leaders because they are movers and shakers. Throughout the city you hear rumors about new projects and plans, but very few of those projects or plans ever come to fruition. Under the leadership of Drs. Harry Rosenberg and Renee Coffman, it is clear that talk is much less important than action. As an example, Roseman’s merger with the Nevada Cancer Institute Foundation has been incredible. The Foundation’s assets are providing the core and kernel of an ideal facility for the new Roseman College of Medicine campus in Summerlin.
What do you think are some common misconceptions about Roseman? Roseman is a non-profit university but because it was established in 1999, it is possible that people confuse it as a “for profit” university. The educators at Roseman have
a long history of dedication to healthcare education and are not upstarts. They have been teaching and educating for decades in Southern Nevada, Northern Utah and in Southern California. Roseman teaches a variety of healthcare programs including a Doctor of Pharmacy, Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Focused MBA, Residency Program in Orthodontia and a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree. Roseman University of Health Sciences is a well thought out well-run, non-profit university with an interest in giving back to the community and providing an excellent healthcare education to its students.
What are the challenges of creating a college of medicine, and how do you think Roseman will overcome those challenges? There are lots of challenges especially the misconception that we should only have one new additional medical school in Southern Nevada. Touro Health Center has been successfully teaching medical students in Southern Nevada for many years. Even with both Touro University and the new proposed UNLV Medical School, Southern Nevada is still in desperate need of new doctors and excellent healthcare facilities. There can never be too much excellence! The challenges of course include funding and securing quality opportunities for internships, clerkships and graduate medical education (residencies). I know Dr. Penn is engaged with other leaders in the medical community to help address the need for residencies and to establish partnerships with area hospitals and ambulatory clinics for internships and clerkships. And, I encourage everyone in Southern Nevada to join me in financially supporting Roseman's College of Medicine.
What would you say to someone who is wondering if they should get involved with Roseman? Take a tour and check them out. They walk the walk and don’t just talk the talk! The Board of Trustees is comprised of people who are active in the community, in healthcare, and in business. The campuses, both in Southern Nevada with its very successful orthodontic residency program, doctor of pharmacy program, and nursing program, as well as in Utah which offers a dental school to train dentists in addition to the pharmacy and nursing programs, are thriving and producing superior graduates in response to our communities’ educational and healthcare needs. Roseman is an established, well-regarded university that is a great asset to our educational system and community.
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Dr. Timothy Le Advances Optical Research
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n August, Dr. Timothy Le joined Roseman University’s College of Medicine as an assistant professor of biomedical sciences and researcher, contributing his expertise in developing and applying advanced nonlinear optical imaging systems to study the roles of lipids in cancer and obesity-related diseases.
Le has been developing optical methods for biomedical research since 2000. As a graduate student at the University of Chicago, he developed a fluorescent correlation spectroscopy method to measure gene expression in real time in a single bacterium. Later, as a National Institutes of Health post-doctoral fellow at Purdue University, he developed coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy methods to study the roles of lipids in obesity-related diseases. CARS microscopy is a label-free and chemically-selective imaging technique. It relies on the intrinsic molecular composition of an object for visualization. It is a non-invasive technique that does not require sample processing prior to imaging. It is particularly sensitive for visualization of lipid-rich structures in living organisms. 10 DISCOVERY DRIVE
Since first coming to Southern Nevada in 2010 and now at Roseman University, Le continues to employ CARS microscopy to study the mechanisms underlying lipid-related diseases and is working on translational applications of CARS-based methods for clinical cancer diagnosis. Currently, there are only a few academic institutions in the U.S. that have the CARS microscope. “My lab at Roseman University, in collaboration with other scientists at Roseman and academic institutions across the country, is working on three specific areas,” said Le. “We are developing optical methods for clinical detection of circulating tumor cells, developing therapies for the prevention of fatty liver disease, and further understanding the relationship between obesity-induced inflammation of fat tissues and the development of type 2 diabetes.”
“As biomedical scientists, we seek to understand the causes of human diseases and to translate basic scientific findings into therapeutic interventions. The synergy between basic science researchers and clinicians is critical for finding new therapeutics for patients in need,” said Le. Already, a number of clinical trials are starting to take shape at Roseman University to evaluate new therapeutic approaches for cancer patients. These bedside clinical trials are based on scientific discoveries made on the laboratory benches at Roseman University.
Le’s interest in optical research methods came early in his career. “A brown bag lunch with Dr. Steven Chu had a significant impact on my selection of the research area in graduate school,” said Le. Chu was an inventor of a method known as optical tweezers for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1997. Optical tweezers use focused laser beams to capture and manipulate microscopic objects. Chu pioneered the application of optical tweezers to study the dynamics of bio-polymers such as DNA, RNA, and proteins. “Dr. Chu encouraged graduate students to cross boundaries of traditional disciplines and embark on interdisciplinary research,” said Le. “He emphasized the need for biologists to be proficient not only in applying physical techniques to their research but also in developing new physical techniques that allow them to explore uncharted research areas.” Le heeded Chu’s call and completed his Ph.D. thesis in a physics lab that specialized in the development of optical methods for measurement of biological events. Later, his post-doctoral training and current research direction follow the same trajectory, continuing the development and application of advanced optical methods to biomedical research. As Roseman University continues development of the College of Medicine, Le is confident the faculty researchers and clinicians, along with future students, will be equally eager to work together to explore new and emerging areas of medical research.
Pictured - Yasuyo Urasaki, Postdoctoral Research Associate, is a member of Dr. Le's research team.
According to Le, the College of Medicine is vital to the education of future physicians, improvement of care to patients, and discovery of new therapeutics treatments. “I anticipate that by fulfilling its mission in educating healthcare professionals through patient care, basic science and clinical research, Roseman University will provide fertile grounds for the growth of a vibrant biomedical industry in the Las Vegas valley,” Le added. “The physicians that will graduate from Roseman University will likely stay to serve the health care needs of the area. The bench-to-bedside discoveries at Roseman University will likely lead to creation of local biotechnology companies. A critical mass of talented scientists and clinicians will be reached and the economics of a sustainable biomedical industry will be realized. Roseman University will impact the health, education, wellness, and economic growth of Southern Nevada communities.”
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COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
RESEARCH BRIEFS
Roseman University’s research team at the Summerlin campus includes researchers, research associates, post-doctoral associates, and technicians organized into laboratories focusing on diabetes and obesity, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Below are some recent highlights from their investigations. A patent application, authored by Dr. Ronald R. Fiscus, Benjamin Costantino, Janica Wong, and Mary Johlfs, which was based on the ground-breaking medical/pharmaceutical research being conducted at Roseman University of Health Sciences, was submitted to the U.S. Patent Office in April 2014. This follows up on the provisional patent submitted last year. This patent documents the new technology developed at Roseman University, based on near-infrared-fluorescence (NIRF)based technology for quantifying the catalytic activity of protein kinases. This cutting-edge technology, used only at Roseman University, is accelerating the development of new therapies for treating various diseases, including Alzheimer’s, cancers, and diabetes. Dr. Priyatham Gorjala and Dr. Ronald R. Fiscus copresented a poster presentation entitled “Role of PKG-I in differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal
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stem cells (BM-MSCs, OP9 cells) into lipid-accumulating fat cells through RhoA phosphorylation, IRS-1 and PI3-kinase in insulin signaling pathway” at the Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego, CA, in late April 2014. Dr. Germana Rappa and Dr. Aurelio Lorico presented two poster sessions at the 23rd Biennial Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research in Munich, Germany, in July 2014: "CD9 is required for stromal invasion of breast cancer cells,” and “The Role of Prominin-1 (cd133)-exosomes released by melanoma cells in intercellular communication.” Dr. Oscar Goodman was recently voted a Castle-Connolly regional top doctor for 2014. He also received Nevada Business Magazine’s Healthcare Hero Award for Southern Nevada in the Research and Technology category.
Faith Lutheran Student Completes
Research Internship at Roseman
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hile some teens spent the summer at Lake Mead, hanging out with friends, vacationing, or working a part-time job, one Faith Lutheran High School student devoted much of his free time to exploring his potential future career as a research scientist.
the NanoPro 1000, which is capable of rapid, quantitative analysis of specific proteins by using as few as 25 cells per assay. This instrument played a feature role as he learned about the important role nitric oxide plays in protein signaling pathways in many different types of cells.
Senior Benjamin Corvera spent 50 hours interning in Roseman University’s medical research labs under the direction of Dr. Timothy Le, assistant professor of biomedical sciences, and Dr. Ron Fiscus, professor of biomedical sciences and interim associate dean for research. He learned about advanced research instruments and techniques in the development of new therapies to fight cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.
Corvera is enrolled in Faith Lutheran’s STEM Academy, which is focused on offering academic enrichment to talented students with career aspirations related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Corvera is considering several career paths upon graduation, including biomedical engineering. “I’m definitely keeping the things I’ve learned at Roseman in mind as I plan my future,” said Corvera. “One researcher shared with me the exciting things happening in the field of genetics. It all sounded very interesting, and I’m inspired to learn more about it.”
“It was a great opportunity to shadow some highly skilled researchers as they worked on various projects,” said Corvera. “I was able to observe many experiments, including soaking ovarian cancer cells in drugs to test for changes, and the process of staining and looking at pancreatic B cells under a fluorescent microscope. The use of light, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy in experimentation was particularly interesting.” As he learned about the investigations being pursued by post-doctoral scholars, Corvera was particularly intrigued by the highly specialized research equipment in the College of Medicine, some of which is the only type of its kind in the Southwestern United States. He had the opportunity to witness the use of an ultrasensitive instrument called
Engaging middle and high school students in firsthand experiences in science, technology, and healthcare is important to the future of Southern Nevada, and to Roseman’s College of Medicine. Founding Dean of the College of Medicine, Dr. Mark Penn, looks forward to creating future opportunities to connect the university’s medical students with area schools and to establishing outreach efforts that promote medicine as a career for Southern Nevada’s youth. To learn more about Roseman’s research internship programs, contact the College of Medicine at 702-802-2832.
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Exosomes released by cancer cells and detected by a confocal fluorescent microscope recently acquired by Roseman University.
Cancer Research: FIGHTING MELANOMA
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ne of the focus areas of the Cancer Research Center at Roseman University, co-directed by Drs. Aurelio Lorico and Germana Rappa, is malignant melanoma. The incidence of melanoma is steadily increasing, with approximately 70,000 new cases per year in the United States alone. Drs. Lorico and Rappa have identified a protein, named prominin or CD133, as a possible therapeutic target for human malignant melanoma. The results of this research were published in the journal Stem Cells. Drs. Lorico and Rappa have also discovered that CD133 is present in melanoma exosomes, which are very small vesicles or “bullets� that melanoma cells send out in the billions to favor their local and distant growth. Melanoma exomes can also block the immune system of the patient, so that a tumor can grow undisturbed and spread throughout the body forming metastases. Utilizing a complex technology, based on magnetic antibodies for CD133, Drs. Lorico and Rappa have managed to isolate and study melanoma exosomes. Their complete composition was revealed in an article published by Roseman Cancer Research Center
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in the journal Molecular Cancer. Employing these purified melanoma exosomes, they are now identifying previously unknown mechanisms that favor melanoma growth and dissemination. These discoveries will allow the development of novel therapies, based on inhibition of melanoma exosomes, for patients with metastatic melanoma.
Image of melanoma exosomes that contain CD133 and other proteins with antitumor activity. Because of their very small size, exosomes can only be studied with electron microscopy or with a new laser technology, present at Roseman University, that is able to follow the movement of exosomes in real time.
Roseman Students Making A Difference In Their Communities
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ince Roseman University was founded as the Nevada College of Pharmacy in 1999, our health professions students have been serving our communities through volunteering with nonprofit organizations, conducting donation drives, enhancing their clinical skills through offering health screenings, and becoming involved with Clark County School District schools to educate students about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, tutor students, etc. Roseman pharmacy, nursing, and dental medicine students and residents have volunteered with such organizations as Communities in Schools, Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada, The Shade Tree, Southern Nevada Dental Society’s “Give Kids a Smile” event, and Opportunity Village. Most recently, University employees and students raised funds for the American Cancer Society through the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, and the University’s Student Nurses Association conducted fundraisers for both
breast and ovarian cancer research by selling t-shirts. Above, students and staff show off their school and community spirit at the Henderson campus by wearing their Roseman ovarian cancer awareness shirts. In total, students raised approximately $2,000 through selling t-shirts, which they donated to Roseman’s Cancer Research Program to contribute to the cause of finding new therapies to fight both ovarian and breast cancer. The University’s impact on Southern Nevada will continue to grow as the College of Medicine progresses and our first medical students enroll in the fall of 2017. Roseman’s Cancer Research Program focuses on investigations into breast, ovarian, prostate, lung, and brain cancer, in addition to melanoma. Learn more about Roseman’s research efforts at www.twitter.com/ rosemanresearch or call 702.822.5330 to schedule a tour of our College of Medicine laboratories.
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TAKE A
TOUR
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