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September 2026

A Closer Look at BBO-11818, One of the RAS Initiative’s Newest Drugs

Preclinical results for an anticancer drug developed under the auspices of the NCI RAS Initiative were recently reported in Cancer Discovery. The drug, BBO-11818, hindered tumor growth or shrank tumors in laboratory and mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, and colorectal cancer.

Annual HIV DRP Think Tank Offers Virology Showcase, ‘Exciting Results’

The HIV DRP’s 28th annual Think Tank was a virologist’s field day. Nineteen lectures spanned the symposium’s more than eight-hour itinerary. Many were given by or featured the work of postbaccalaureate and postdoctoral fellows. Here are a few excerpts.

2026 Technology Showcase Returns for Its Ninth Year

On September 9, the Technology Showcase returns to the Advanced Technology Research Facility for its ninth year. In addition to showcasing cutting-edge biomedical technologies developed at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and National Cancer Institute, the event offers educational and networking opportunities for companies, investors, entrepreneurs, technology scouts, and other biotech stakeholders.