Faraz Bishehsari, MD, PhD
May 8, 2026

Tumor-on-a-chip brings new insight to pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to treat, in large part because tumors do not exist in isolation. Instead, they are surrounded by a dense and complex network of blood vessels, connective tissue, and immune cells that…


Nirav C. Thosani, MD, MHA
July 28, 2025

Leaning into hope: Pancreatic cancer survivor grateful for clinical trial

After experiencing persistent back pain, Kim Charlton was shocked to learn she had pancreatic cancer—a diagnosis that upended her plans for retirement abroad. Seeking treatment at UTHealth Houston, she became part of a groundbreaking clinical trial led by Dr. Nirav…