Biomedical Research

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, and it’s on track to become even more lethal. By 2030, it is projected to be the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally. Often diagnosed at a late stage, the disease is notoriously difficult to treat, with survival rates remaining dismally low despite decades of research.

A groundbreaking advancement in cardiac surgery could soon transform the way doctors perform vascular bypass procedures. Scientists at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) and the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have successfully developed an off-the-shelf, stem cell-based vascular graft that could significantly improve outcomes for patients requiring bypass surgery.