Sorrell Lab

Maralice Conacci Sorrell
We study how cancer cells obtain nutrients and convert them into biomass. Fascinated with how metabolism regulates the nucleolus.

[Sorrell Lab @Sorrell_Lab]

I am very honored to receive the @TAMESTX Mary Beth Maddox Award. Thank you to Dr. Kliewer and the late Dr. Mangelsdorf for their trust and support.

[TAMEST @TAMESTX]

TAMEST Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship Committee Chair Dr. Helen Elisabeth Heslop and Nominator Dr. Steven Kliewer present Dr. Maralice Conacci-Sorrell, @UTSWMedCenter, with the 2026 TAMEST Mary Beth Maddox Award. #TAMEST2026

[Sorrell Lab @Sorrell_Lab]

I had a fantastic visit at Baylor! Thank you for the exciting discussions, Cheryl Walker, Peggy Goodell, @DrGEcheverria, Ruhee Dere, @gorelicklab, Jeanine Van Nostrand, Xia Gao, and Sean Hartig, and former student Enrique Rodrigues.

Thank you to TAMEST for this opportunity!

[TAMEST @TAMESTX]

As part of the Mary Beth Maddox Award Lecture Series, 2026 Recipient Maralice Conacci‑Sorrell, Ph.D., @UTSWMedCenter, delivered her lecture “Identifying and Targeting Nutrient Dependencies in Cancer Cells” on May 13 at @BCMHouston, drawing 60 in‑person and 48 virtual attendees.

[Hutch Basic Sciences @HutchBasicSci]

“Preprints: communicating at the speed of science”

We’re thrilled to have @cshperspectives joining us from @openrxiv to speak at today’s Basic Sciences Division Guest Seminar. For all our @FredHutch colleagues, don’t miss a great talk at 11:30 in the B-suites.

[UTSW Science @UTSWScience]

What drives @MariaChahrour? Understanding the “why” behind neurodevelopmental conditions like autism. Her lab studies genes and brain development to advance understanding and inform more personalized approaches to care. Learn more: https://t.co/x3xg0pvDz0 #UTSWMeetTheMinds

[Children’s Research Institute at UT Southwestern @CRI_UTSW]

We already thought @Zhu_Lab hung the (liver-shaped) moon🌙 & now his #relentlessdiscovery is promulgated. Check out Chp 6, "When Our Bodies Autocorrect," p140 to read how somatic mutations could give us "hope." Great topic, @rkhamsi! Watch out #booktok 🤓

[HHMI @hhmi_science]

What's better than one #HHMIInvestigator being elected to @theNASciences? Ten! Meet the newest members, recognized by their peers for distinguished, ongoing contributions to original research: https://t.co/kdKrCFGMtF.

[Sorrell Lab @Sorrell_Lab]

@CRI_UTSW @milan95 Congratulations Sam and Milan!

[UTSW Simmons Cancer Center @utswcancer]

A @JNCI_Now study shows that one in three U.S. adults with common cancers are diagnosed in the emergency department, raising concerns about missed opportunities for timely detection and access to routine care. UTSW contributors: @Sandi_L_Pruitt @MAMullins
https://t.co/jnl1VFaFhI

[Sean Morrison @SJMorrison_]

Woohoo! Go Ralph!

[Children’s Research Institute at UT Southwestern @CRI_UTSW]

🌟From the desk of @SJMorrison_: It's a great day for CRI, which now has 2 @theNASciences members. Congratulations to Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D., and his laboratory on this recognition for the quality and impact of their work! #relentlessdiscovery
https://t.co/drqKPSLL3z

[TAMEST @TAMESTX]

TAMEST celebrates the election of four Texas researchers to the @theNASciences in 2026, including a past TAMEST protégé and our seventh past O’Donnell Award recipient to be elected to multiple national academies. Read More: https://t.co/WDd3m7sh1Z

[TAMEST @TAMESTX]

There are only two weeks left to nominate for the 2027 Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship. Don't miss this opportunity to highlight an early career woman scientist in Texas whose bold ideas are shaping the future of cancer research. Learn More: https://t.co/VAvh1zjw8j

[Lyssiotis Lab @LyssiotisLab]

Thanks for the awesome write-up! For those who want more, check-out our companion #tweetorial
https://t.co/N7iiHN30JL

[ACSNews @ACSNews]

Congratulations to Dr. Tyler Jacks! He's this year's @AmericanCancer Medal of Honor winner! @ACS_Research Read more here⬇️ https://t.co/FMTUhCNM2T

[Sorrell Lab @Sorrell_Lab]

Igor gave a great talk!

[UTSWCancerBio @UTSWCancerBio]

Igor Lopes dos Santos (Conacci-Sorrell Lab)

🔬🧬WIPs highlight: Explores how the tryptophan metabolite I3P fuels hepatocellular carcinoma.
By probing its roles in AHR signaling and ferroptosis resistance, this work uncovers metabolic vulnerabilities for liver cancer therapy.

[TAMEST @TAMESTX]

Thank you to everyone who attended the #TAMEST2026 Annual Conference. Photos will be available soon. We hope to see you next year at our TAMEST 2027 Annual Conference: Frontiers of Discovery, February 1–3, 2027, in Houston, Texas: https://t.co/cXjGa2YuDW

[ACS CAN Texas @ACSCANTexas]

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the North Texas Advocacy Breakfast this morning. A huge thank you to our emcee, speakers and panelists. A special thanks to our sponsors. #texasfightscancer
@CPRITTexas @FOX4

[UTSW Simmons Cancer Center @utswcancer]

Attention undergrads! Simmons Cancer Center is now accepting applications for the DREAM Internship program. This 10-week summer program is designed to help undergraduate students gain exposure to diverse areas of cancer research.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/ks9dCHR8CE.

[Sorrell Lab @Sorrell_Lab]

@Prakraj07 wonderful news!! Congratulations!

[Sorrell Lab @Sorrell_Lab]

Yunsun Nam and I had a remarkable time at the TAMEST meeting. Thank you @TAMESTX for supporting our work and for the inspiring lessons on the transformative impact of philanthropy.