Dr. Aleem Gangjee, Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Duquesne, has
been a researcher on the front lines, fighting cancer for more than 30 years.
In his most recent efforts to outsmart this wily opponent, Gangjee is using an NIH grant
to develop cancer-killing compounds that act as miniature Trojan horses, tricking cancer
cells into letting them inside, then destroying the tumors—without damaging normal body
tissues or producing side effects.
This world-renowned professor tells, in layman’s terms, how he accomplishes the
trickster move.
Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.
