The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
05/15/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/15/2025 10:15
UTHSC News: PhD Graduate Receives Major Grant from National Cancer Institute for Gut Microbiome-Breast Cancer Research
Margaret S. Bohm, PhD, a May 2025 doctoral graduate from the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has received a $130,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute to fund her research on how manipulating the gut microbiome might delay the onset and improve treatment of breast cancer, particularly in the context of weight loss and obesity.
Bariatric surgery, a procedure primarily known for aiding long-term weight loss, has been linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer, improved patient outcomes, and enhanced effectiveness of immunotherapy. However, the reasons behind these benefits remain largely unexplored. Dr. Bohm's research aims to uncover the mechanisms at play, potentially paving the way for new treatments that could benefit individuals regardless of body weight.
Read more on the UT Health Science Center News website.
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