Inspiration Dissemination

Doxorubicin is a common cancer therapy drug that destroys cancer cells, but in the process, creates a cardio-toxic byproduct, doxorubicinol. Dan Breysse is finishing up his master’s degree in Biochemistry and Biophyics, and during his time here has investigated the mechanism that results in this toxicity. Doxorubicinol is created with the help of an unknown enzyme or group of enzymes, and Dan has helped to confirm that one potential enzyme is involved. As this process becomes more clear, addtional drugs can be designed to prevent toxicity while keeping the anti-tumor properties of doxorubicin. Hosted by Heather Forsythe and Lillian Padgitt-Cobb. Please find us on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/kbvrID facebook: www.facebook.com/InspirationDissemination/ Blog: blogs.oregonstate.edu/inspiration/ Radio Station: www.orangemedianetwork.com/kbvr_fm Host University: oregonstate.edu This show was founded in 2012 by Joey Hulbert and Zhian Kamvar. It has been made possible by all the current and former host