Publications by authors named "J Todd Roach"

The inhibition of mutant KRAS proteins has emerged as a promising approach for treating KRAS-driven cancers, as evidenced by the clinical success of KRAS G12C inhibitors. KRAS G12D, the most common mutant, promises significant expansion of the addressable patient population; however, the reduced nucleophilicity of aspartate compared to cysteine poses significant challenges in balancing sufficient potency with ADME properties to support oral exposure. Herein, we describe the discovery of KRAS G12D inhibitor (), which achieves oral exposure in nonhuman primate (NHP).

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  • Length of stay (LOS) in healthcare is important, as longer stays can lead to more complications; this study focuses on factors related to extended LOS (eLOS) in children and young adults after craniotomy for tumor removal.
  • Over 1,200 patients were analyzed, finding that those with eLOS (more than 7 days) tended to be younger, experienced longer ICU stays, and had specific tumor types and surgical conditions linked to eLOS.
  • The study provides insights beneficial for preoperative discussions, preparation by neurosurgical teams, and improving healthcare delivery by identifying factors that influence LOS in pediatric patients undergoing these procedures.
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Objectives: Home-based hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) is a novel approach that has the potential to improve outcomes, however, the impact of transplant location on the gut microbiome remains uncharacterized. We hypothesized that patients randomized to undergo home HCT would have higher gut taxonomic diversity and lower antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gene abundance compared to those undergoing standard hospital HCT.

Methods: We identified 28 patients enrolled in Phase II randomized trials of home (n=16) v.

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As large clinical and multiomics datasets and knowledge resources accumulate, they need to be transformed into computable and actionable information to support automated reasoning. These datasets range from laboratory experiment results to electronic health records (EHRs). Barriers to accessibility and sharing of such datasets include diversity of content, size and privacy.

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