IALS Seminar: Pioneering the use of a mollusc for modern neuroscience research

Paul Katz, Models to Medicine Center, Departments of Biology and Chemistry. Ferroptosis is a form of regulated cell death characterized by the iron-dependent accumulation of lipid peroxides, and its induction has shown promise as a novel approach in cancer therapy. By targeting the vulnerability of cancer cells to ferroptosis, we aim to exploit a unique mechanism that distinguishes cancer cells from normal cells, potentially enhancing the efficacy of anticancer treatments. Understanding and manipulating ferroptosis may open new avenues for developing innovative therapeutic strategies to selectively target and eliminate cancer cells.