Rural Upbringing Fuels Cancer Researcher's Breakthroughs
Ben Frisch, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester's Wilmot Cancer Institute, has made significant strides in understanding blood cells and cancer's impact on bone marrow. Growing up on a farm in Nunda, NY, Frisch's strong work ethic has driven his groundbreaking research in prominent labs.
Frisch's journey in academia began on his family's farm, where he honed his dedication by tending to cows daily at 5 a.m. Despite his rural upbringing, Frisch has excelled in the world of science, discovering that research, much like farming, demands constant attention and thought.
Frisch's expertise lies in understanding the interplay between cancer and healthy bone marrow. As an independent investigator, he focuses on bench science applicable to leukemia and other blood diseases. His work has taken him to prominent labs at the University of Rochester, where he has made significant strides in blood cell research.
Currently, Frisch is part of a trio designing a unique drug-delivery system for cancer treatment. Additionally, he is building a model of the human bone marrow on a microchip to study leukemia cells and their responses to various therapies.
Ben Frisch's dedication, fueled by his rural upbringing, has led to innovative research in blood cells and cancer's impact on bone marrow. His work at the University of Rochester's Wilmot Cancer Institute, including the development of a bone marrow model on a microchip, promises to advance our understanding and treatment of leukemia and other blood diseases.
