Podcast Episode 49 – Dr. Phil Low

SUMMARY

This is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.

Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, This is Purdue aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world.

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STRATEGY

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re featuring a Boilermaker whose innovations are changing and saving lives across the world.

Philip Low, Purdue University’s Presidential Scholar for Drug Discovery and the Ralph C. Corley Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, developed a recently FDA-approved drug called Cytalux, a fluorescent marker that allows cancer surgeons to quickly identify malignant cells and remove them during surgery.

Listen in as Professor Low discusses how the drug works, why the team started using this drug on ovarian cancer patients first, and what attracted him to innovation at Purdue University. (Hint: He’s been a Boilermaker since birth!)

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Episode 49 Podcast Page: https://stories.purdue.edu/podcast/purdue-discovered-drug-strengthens-fight-against-cancer/

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  1. A NEW episode of #ThisIsPurdue is out now! Purdue professor and researcher Philip Low is changing lives with a new drug used in ovarian cancer surgeries. Listen in as Professor Low discusses how the recently FDA-approved drug called Cytalux works, why the team started using this drug on ovarian cancer patients first, and what attracted him to the innovation happening at #Purdue. (Hint: He’s been a #Boilermaker since birth!) <link>
  2. #Purdue professor and researcher Philip Low is making the world a better place through his giant leap in ovarian cancer research. Professor Low and his team developed a recently FDA-approved drug called Cytalux, a fluorescent marker that allows cancer surgeons to quickly identify malignant cells and remove them during surgery. Listen in to the latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue to discover more: <link>
  3. #Purdue researcher and professorPhilip Low has been a #Boilermaker since birth. Listen in to #ThisIsPurdue to hear more about his life growing up in West Lafayette and why he’s an avid @PurdueFootball and @BoilerBall fan. Plus, you’ll hear about Professor Low’s recently FDA-approved drug called Cytalux, a fluorescent marker that allows cancer surgeons to quickly identify malignant cells and remove them during surgery. <link>
  4. How will you make a difference in the world? Purdue professor and researcher Philip Low is making his difference through innovation in ovarian cancer treatment. Listen in to the latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue to hear Professor Low discuss his development of Cytalux, the recently FDA-approved drug that helps illuminate cancer cells during surgery. <link>

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  1. A NEW episode of #ThisIsPurdue is out now! Listen in as @PurdueScience Professor Philip Low discusses the #Purdue-developed drug that is changing the lives of ovarian cancer patients. You don’t want to miss this conversation. <link>
  2. #Purdue Professor Philip Low is making the world a better place through his giant leap in ovarian cancer research. Listen in to the latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue to learn more about the recently FDA-approved drug that Prof. Low helped develop: <link>
  3. .@purduescience Prof Philip Low has been a #Boilermaker since birth. Listen in to #ThisIsPurdue to hear more about his life growing up in West Lafayette and why he’s an avid @PurdueFootball and @BoilerBall fan. <link>
  4. How will you make a difference in the world? Purdue professor and researcher Philip Low is making his difference through innovation in ovarian cancer treatment. Listen to the latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue to learn more: <link>

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