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UNSOM Health Watch: Breakthrough Discovery In Breast Cancer Research

KUNR Public Radio | By Esther Ciammachilli
Published October 5, 2015 at 4:47 PM PDT
Esther Ciammachilli

In this installment of the UNSOM health watch, we’re talking about new research being done to treat breast cancer and a recent breakthrough discovery made by doctors and scientists at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Joining us to talk about this new finding is Dr. Iain Buxton, a research scientist and professor of Pharmacology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine and he serves as chairman of the Department of Pharmacology. Leading this discussion is RichelleO’Driscoll, director of public affairs for the Division of Health Sciences and School of Medicine. 
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Esther Ciammachilli
Esther Ciammachilli is a former part-time broadcaster at KUNR Public Radio.
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