WHAT'S NEW
JULY 2026
Tessa Holmstoen joined the lab as a PhD candidate and was awarded a T32.
Welcome, Tessa, and congratulations!
JULY 2026
Tessa Holmstoen joined the lab as a PhD candidate and was awarded a T32.
Welcome, Tessa, and congratulations!
MAY 2026
Review Published in Trends in Cell Biology
Abby's review was published in Trends in Cell Biology! Congrats, Abby!
MAY 2026
Review Published in Trends in Cell Biology
Abby's review was published in Trends in Cell Biology! Congrats, Abby!
APRIL 2026
NIA R21 Grant
The lab received an R21 grant from the NIA to study innate immune responses in cellular aging.
APRIL 2026
NIA R21 Grant
The lab received an R21 grant from the NIA to study innate immune responses in cellular aging.
JANUARY 2026
BMG Departmental Retreat
Remi presenting about the Golden Goose Award during the BMG departmental retreat.
Visit from Roderick J. O'Sullivan
Roderick J. O'Sullivan visiting CU Anschutz to discuss initiating and maintaining ALT mechanisms.
JANUARY 2026
BMG Departmental Retreat
Remi presenting about the Golden Goose Award during the BMG departmental retreat.
Visit from Roderick J. O'Sullivan
Roderick J. O'Sullivan visiting CU Anschutz to discuss initiating and maintaining ALT mechanisms.
NOVEMBER 2025
Rotation Student
Tessa Holmstoen joined our lab for her second rotation in the Pharmacology Graduate Program. Welcome, Tessa!
Annual Cancer Biology Program Retreat
Alex and Remi presented their work at the Annual Cancer Biology Program Research Retreat!
NOVEMBER 2025
Rotation Student
Tessa Holmstoen joined our lab for her second rotation in the Pharmacology Graduate Program. Welcome, Tessa!
Annual Cancer Biology Program Retreat
Alex and Remi presented their work at the Annual Cancer Biology Program Research Retreat!
SEPTEMBER 2025
AFAR–Glenn Foundation Grant Award
The Nassour Lab receives a 2-year award from American Federation for Aging Research – Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grant for Junior Faculty. We're deeply grateful for this support and recognition!
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Comprehensive Exam Success
Alex passes his comprehensive exams with flying colors. Congratulations, Alex!
SEPTEMBER 2025
AFAR–Glenn Foundation Grant Award
The Nassour Lab receives a 2-year award from American Federation for Aging Research – Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grant for Junior Faculty. We're deeply grateful for this support and recognition!
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Alex passes his comprehensive exams with flying colors. Congratulations, Alex!
AUGUST 2025
NCI T32 Appointment
Alex Beacom is appointed to the NCI T32 Predoctoral Training Program in Cancer Biology. Congratulations, Alex!
AUGUST 2025
NCI T32 Appointment
Alex Beacom is appointed to the NCI T32 Predoctoral Training Program in Cancer Biology. Congratulations, Alex!
JUNE 2025
Summer Research Student
Liam Jarvis joins the lab for his summer research through the Cancer Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU) Program
JUNE 2025
Summer Research Student
Liam Jarvis joins the lab for his summer research through the Cancer Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU) Program
APRIL 2025
Cold Spring Harbor Telomere Meeting
Alex presents his work on cGAS–STING signaling in ALT cancers at the Cold Spring Harbor Telomere Meeting
APRIL 2025
Cold Spring Harbor Telomere Meeting
Alex presents his work on cGAS–STING signaling in ALT cancers at the Cold Spring Harbor Telomere Meeting
MARCH 2025
bioRxiv Preprint
Alex's preprint on cGAS–STING activation in ALT-positive cancers is posted on bioRxiv — congratulations to Alex and the team!
MARCH 2025
bioRxiv Preprint
Alex's preprint on cGAS–STING activation in ALT-positive cancers is posted on bioRxiv — congratulations to Alex and the team!
FEBRUARY 2025
ACS IRG Awards
The lab receives two American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS IRG) awards — we're grateful for this support!
Gordon Research Conference
Abby and Remi attend the The Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Mammalian DNA Repair in Ventura, California.
FEBRUARY 2025
ACS IRG Awards
The lab receives two American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS IRG) awards — we're grateful for this support!
Gordon Research Conference
Abby and Remi attend the The Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Mammalian DNA Repair in Ventura, California.
DECEMBER 2024
NIA T32 Appointment
Abby is appointed to the NIA T32 Postdoctoral Training Program. Congratulations, Abby!
DECEMBER 2024
NIA T32 Appointment
Abby is appointed to the NIA T32 Postdoctoral Training Program. Congratulations, Abby!
SEPTEMBER 2024
NCI T32 Appointment
Remi is appointed to the NCI T32 Postdoctoral Training Program. Congratulations, Remi!
PhD Student Welcome
Alex officially joins the lab as a PhD student
SEPTEMBER 2024
NCI T32 Appointment
Remi is appointed to the NCI T32 Postdoctoral Training Program. Congratulations, Remi!
PhD Student Welcome
Alex officially joins the lab as a PhD student
JULY 2024
Postdoctoral Fellow Welcome
Remington Hoerr joins the lab as a postdoctoral fellow. Welcome, Remi!
JULY 2024
Postdoctoral Fellow Welcome
Remington Hoerr joins the lab as a postdoctoral fellow. Welcome, Remi!
JUNE 2024
Summer Rotation Student
Kennedy Brown joins the lab for her summer rotation through the Cancer Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU) Program.
JUNE 2024
Summer Rotation Student
Kennedy Brown joins the lab for her summer rotation through the Cancer Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU) Program.
MAY 2024
Cancer League of Colorado Grant
The lab receives a research grant from the Cancer League of Colorado — thank you for supporting our work!
Telomere Biology Meeting in Rome
Lab members attend the Telomere Biology Meeting in Rome, Italy.
MAY 2024
Cancer League of Colorado Grant
The lab receives a research grant from the Cancer League of Colorado — thank you for supporting our work!
Telomere Biology Meeting in Rome
Lab members attend the Telomere Biology Meeting in Rome, Italy.
JANUARY 2024
Rotation Student Welcome
Alex Beacom joins the lab as a rotation student through the Cancer Biology (CANB) Graduate Program
JANUARY 2024
Rotation Student Welcome
Alex Beacom joins the lab as a rotation student through the Cancer Biology (CANB) Graduate Program
NOVEMBER 2023
Postdoctoral Fellow Welcome
Abigail Gillespie joins the lab as a postdoctoral fellow. Welcome, Abby!
NOVEMBER 2023
Postdoctoral Fellow Welcome
Abigail Gillespie joins the lab as a postdoctoral fellow. Welcome, Abby!
OCTOBER 2023
Team Expansion
Rachid Boutoual joins as a postdoctoral fellow, and Chris Boone joins as a research technician. Welcome, Rachid and Chris!
OCTOBER 2023
Team Expansion
Rachid Boutoual joins as a postdoctoral fellow, and Chris Boone joins as a research technician. Welcome, Rachid and Chris!
SEPTEMBER 2023
Lab Opening
The Nassour Lab officially opens at CU Anschutz Medical Campus
NIH R00 Grant
Our NIH R00 grant, funded by the National Cancer Institute, provides three years of independent research support to establish the lab
SEPTEMBER 2023
Lab Opening
The Nassour Lab officially opens at CU Anschutz Medical Campus
NIH R00 Grant
Our NIH R00 grant, funded by the National Cancer Institute, provides three years of independent research support to establish the lab