Spotlight

Mission
Impact Journals will be hosting both video and written interviews designed to highlight some of the world’s leading researchers and their institutions. This content will bring forth interesting aspects of biomedical research, and will provide useful advice for young postdocs seeking to make advances in their fields.

Behind the Study: ONC201, TRAIL, and Breast Cancer

Oncotarget

July 5, 2021
Founding Oncotarget Editorial Board Member, Dr. Wafik S. El-Deiry, and recent MD/PhD graduate of Temple University, Dr. Marie D. Ralff, discuss their 2020 paper: “TRAIL receptor agonists convert the response of breast cancer cells to ONC201 from anti-proliferative to apoptotic.” continue reading »

Behind the Study: Interview with Dr. Gil Atzmon

Aging

June 14, 2021
Dr. Gil Atzmon from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine discusses his 2017 study published by Aging, entitled, “The complex genetics of gait speed: genome-wide meta-analysis approach.” continue reading »

Behind the Study: Interview with Dr. Marina P. Antoch

Aging

June 7, 2021
Dr. Marina Antoch from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center discusses her 2017 study published by Aging, entitled: "Physiological frailty index (PFI): quantitative in-life estimate of individual biological age in mice." continue reading »

Behind the Study: PRAME Associated with Increased Metastatic Risk

Oncotarget

June 7, 2021
Dr. Matthew G. Field discusses his 2016 study published by Oncotarget, entitled, “Epigenetic reprogramming and aberrant expression of PRAME are associated with increased metastatic risk in Class 1 and Class 2 uveal melanomas.” continue reading »

Behind the Study: Potential Reversal of Epigenetic Age Using Diet and Lifestyle

Aging

May 28, 2021
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald details her publication by Aging, entitled, "Potential reversal of epigenetic age using a diet and lifestyle intervention: a pilot randomized clinical trial". continue reading »