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Education · AmherstAMHERST, Mass., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hampshire College has appointed Jennifer Chrisler as its ninth president. An accomplished higher education administrator and leader, LGBTQIA+ advocate and non-profit executive, Chrisler's 30+ year career has spanned the fields of private and…See the Story
JENNIFER CHRISLER SELECTED TO LEAD HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE'S NEXT BOLD CHAPTER
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Vaccines · AmherstUMass Amherst researchers have developed a groundbreaking nanoparticle-based cancer vaccine that prevented melanoma, pancreatic, and triple-negative breast cancers in mice—with up to 88% remaining tumor-free. The vaccine triggers a multi-pathway immune response, producing powerful T-cell activation and long-term immune memory that stops both tumor growth and metastasis. By combining cancer-specific antigens with a lipid nanoparticle “super adjuv…See the Story
This Experimental “Super Vaccine” Stopped Cancer Cold in the Lab
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