Whetstine Lab

Passionate Cancer Researcher and Science Advocate
FYI: John writes the tweets & they reflect his own opinions

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

Amazing moment to share with my Mom! Amazing woman, advocate, survivor and person! Thrilled to co-lead our @FoxChaseCancer team @LUNGFORCE walk on Saturday at the Philadelphia Zoo.
A proud son, Cancer Researcher, & Director @CeiFccc - it is an honor!
https://t.co/eFFo1gZIvZ

[AACR @AACR]

Drugging the Undruggable: Epigenetics—
Johnathan R. Whetstine, Scott A. Armstrong, and Jian Jin discussed this topic in a session at the AACR Conference on Drug Discovery and Development.
#AACRdrugdev26 @WhetstineLab

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

#FromthePapertotheScientist (FPS) 2026 w/ Dr. Peggy Farnham at USC. A Treat for our @CeiFccc @FoxChaseCancer trainees- learned about her journey & amazing science career. A geat visit! Last of the season but other world-leaders visit FPS Fall 2026 to Spring 2027.

[William Lautert @WilliamLautertD]

Check out our lastest results!

#USP #FMRP #OICR

Impact of Genomic Mutations on the Transcriptional Pathways and Tumor Microenvironment Landscape of Localized Early Prostate Cancer - Lautert‐Dutra - The Prostate - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/7aX85Dsv6Q

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

Had a fantastic Visit to Purdue Cancer Institute. Students & faculty were super. Thanks, @QZ_ChemSynBiol for being a stellar host & great visit! Enjoyed talking about @CeiFccc & our new studies on #Epigenetic Mechanisms controlling #extrachromosomalDNA & #Rearrangements genesis

[AACR @AACR]

Drugging the Undruggable: Epigenetics—
Jian Jin, Johnathan R. Whetstine, and Scott A. Armstrong will address this topic in a special session at the AACR D3 Conference on Drug Discovery and Development (July 21-24; Boston).
https://t.co/4I969qJOLc
#AACRdrugdev26 @WhetstineLab

[Kanishk Jain @chromajain]

A huge thanks to @WhetstineLab and @CeiFccc for inviting me to speak as part of their NEXT epi-GEN seminar series! I had a wonderful day filled with insightful conversations and engaging discussions about epigenetics and cancer biology. First time in Philly = success!

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

So great hosting @chromajain for the @FoxChaseCancer @CeiFccc #NEXTepiGEN seminar series that features Assistant Professors conducting Epigenetic-related research. Nice discussions and science. Come back anytime to visit.

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

So cool to see this in the @phillymag. A real Highlight for @CeiFccc and @FoxChaseCancer center.

https://t.co/yYNhZH70mI

Another example of our special bedside-to-bench partnership and ability to build relationships with industry partners so we can help our amazing patients.

[Fox Chase Cancer Center @FoxChaseCancer]

@TempleHealth today announced the appointment of Robert A. Winn, MD, as the next Cancer Center Director for Fox Chase, marking a defining moment that will shape the future of one of the nation’s leading @theNCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers: https://t.co/zFraPRjbUG

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

‼️The Free, Hybrid Annual #Cancer #Epigenetics Institute (@CeiFccc) #Symposium is Thursday‼️

>700 from ~18 countries & >50% US states

Bringing World-class Science Annually to Anyone, Anywhere at Any Educational Level
Thanks sponsors & @FoxChaseCancer

Virtual spots still open

[AACR President Keith T. Flaherty @AACRPres]

This groundbreaking conference will gather leaders from biotech, pharma, academia, regulatory agencies, technology, venture capital, and patient advocacy in Boston to revolutionize the way cancer therapies are discovered, developed, and delivered. Submit your abstract by May 7!

[AACR President Keith T. Flaherty @AACRPres]

Today is #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience. As one of @AACR’s 17 female presidents, I’m proud to serve an organization where women comprise 45% of our membership and 55% of our leadership, building on progress that began with our first woman member in 1908.

[Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc) @AACR_CEO]

This partnership offers thrilling new opportunities to expand the reach of our research network and spark creative approaches beyond traditional funding models. We are excited to be part of this newly formed coalition.

[Cell Press @CellPressNews]

An update to the Hallmarks of Cancer framework for understanding (and researching) what causes human cancers. https://t.co/3d6pYrcAJ5

Douglas Hanahan
@CellCellPress

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

@FoxChaseCancer they celebrate our faculty- especially our newest members! Thanks @DrPurdySpeaks & @FCCCAcademics for assembling this. We had Foir New @CeiFccc faculty recognized. Growth is clear! Great Place to Work, Discovery and make super Colleagues.

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

Always great to see outstanding new data from faculty & trainees! We had Alfonso Bellacosa discuss newest studies @CeiFccc Monthly meeting and Umesh speak about his discoveries in Skorski Lab in #NDC_Program @FoxChaseCancer

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

@valendraica @jesstylerlab @epicypher @GCloner Congrats!!!

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

@DanLevy_BGU Congrats!

[@CEI-FCCC @CeiFccc]

@WhetstineLab @Armstrong_dfci @DanaFarber @FoxChaseCancer @TheCrick Thanks @Armstrong_dfci for an inspiring discussion with our trainees!

[Whetstine Lab @WhetstineLab]

#FromthePapertotheScientist 2026 w/ @Armstrong_dfci @DanaFarber. A Treat for @CeiFccc @FoxChaseCancer trainees- learned about his journey & science career as a physcian scientist doing amazing research. #CancerEpigenetics a therapeutic opportunity.
Dr. HEARD @TheCrick up next!