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UNMC researcher Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.<\/p>\n

NOTE: This profile is part of a series to highlight the 23 researchers who will be honored today at a ceremony for UNMC’s 2011 Scientist Laureate, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator award recipients.<\/I><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  • Name:<\/B> Tony Hollingsworth PhD
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  • Title:<\/B> Professor in the Eppley Institute
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  • Joined UNMC:<\/B> 1991
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  • Hometown:<\/B> Fort Lauderdale, Fla.<\/UL><\/p>\n

    Describe your research in laymen’s terms.<\/B><\/p>\n

    We study the biology of pancreatic cancer and try to use this information to devise new diagnostic tests and therapies.<\/p>\n

    How do you want your research to translate to benefit patients?<\/B><\/p>\n

    We seek to discover new diagnostic tests and therapies for pancreatic cancer. <\/p>\n

    What is the best piece of advice anyone ever gave you, professional or personal?<\/B><\/p>\n

    My mother taught me: “Give everything your best effort.”<\/p>\n

    List three things few people know about you.<\/B>
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    • I’ve been skydiving — twice.
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    • I played the tuba in high school.
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    • I was president of the scuba club in high school.<\/UL><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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