Regulatory RNAs promote breast cancer metastasis 12/22/2020 A gene-regulating bit of RNA promotes breast cancer metastasis. Agents that destroy that RNA provide hope for a new drug. Read the story »
One experiment: Organoids as living laboratories 10/30/2020 These tiny balls of cells are revolutionizing the research and treatment of pancreas and other types of cancers. Read the story »
Women’s coalition donates $100k to breast cancer research 12/6/2018 Members of the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer supported research through a donation from the Ladies Night Out fundraiser. Read the story »
Undergrad symposium highlights lessons in the lab 8/20/2018 The 2018 Undergraduate Research Program class presents their projects after working for ten weeks in various labs across campus. Read the story »
What does it mean to be an URP? 8/20/2018 A quick chat with a student and his mentor reveals how much the work of our undergraduate researchers mean to CSHL. Hint: A whole lot. Watch the video »
Portrait of a Neuroscience Powerhouse 4/27/2018 A relatively small neuroscience group at CSHL is having an outsized impact on a dynamic and highly competitive field Read the story »
David Spector is named ASCB Fellow 12/11/2017 David L. Spector was named a fellow of The American Society for Cell Biology Read the story »
Breast cancer’s dark matter 7/21/2017 Sarah Diermeier, Ph.D., talks about breast cancer and how Spector Lab are exploring the "dark matter of the genome" to find new ways to stop it. Watch the video »
CSHL to lead international team developing next-generation organoid cancer research 5/11/2017 CSHL awarded a research subcontract by Leidos Biomedical Research to lead Cancer Model Development Center for upper-gastrointestinal cancers. Read the story »
Base Pairs Episode 9: Dark matter of the genome, part 2 4/15/2017 In this episode of Base Pairs, we question the mythos that is “junk DNA” and explore the mysterious non-coding portions of the genome. Listen to the podcast »
Cold Spring Harbor HS football player donates CSHL’s breast cancer research 12/13/2016 Eli Gordon, kicker for the Cold Spring Harbor football team, presented a check today for $1,000.00 for breast cancer research. Read the story »
Non-coding portions of genome are found to play role in cancer 9/27/2016 CSHL scientists test an antisense method of targeting long noncoding RNAs overexpressed in breast cancers. Read the story »
The WTFC Foundation supports breast cancer research at CSHL 6/6/2016 The WTFC Foundation held its 10th Annual "The Breast of Everything" fundraiser, raising over $40,000 to support breast cancer research. Read the story »
Unusual drug target generates exciting results in mouse models of metastatic breast cancer 5/17/2016 In preliminary animal tests, targeting a RNA known as "Malat1" strikes an impressive blow against metastatic breast cancer. Watch the video »
Unusual drug target and drug generate exciting preclinical results in mouse models of metastatic breast cancer 12/22/2015 Researchers publish preclinical data suggesting the promise of a novel drug directed against a novel target n malignant mammary tumors. Read the story »