Renowned researcher Dr. Anna S. S. Gukovskaya recognized with George E. Palade Prize for groundbreaking work in pancreatic studies
Anna S. S. Gukovskaya, a distinguished scientist whose work has significantly advanced the understanding of pancreatic biology and disease, has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious George E. Palade Prize. The award, the highest honor from the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP), recognises individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field.
Gukovskaya, a renowned researcher, will deliver a lecture on organelle disorders in pancreatitis at the IAP's Pancreas Summit 2025, which will take place in Melbourne, Australia, in September.
Throughout her career, Gukovskaya's research has focused on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Her work has revealed how injured cells called acinar cells trigger an inflammatory response that characterizes pancreatitis, and how the dysfunction of organelles within these cells initiates and drives the disease.
Born in Russia, Gukovskaya earned a PhD in biochemistry from Moscow University and a Doctor of Science degree in cell biology from the Institute of Cytology at the USSR Academy of Sciences. She emigrated to the U.S. in 1992, where her research in pancreatitis began.
Gukovskaya's career in pancreatitis research began at UC San Diego and continued at UCLA, where she is currently the director of the pancreatic research group at UCLA and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Over her career, she has supported research institutions in the USA including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and various universities.
Gukovskaya has mentored seven PhD students and over 80 MD and PhD postdoctoral scholars, trainees, and students from around the world. Her research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since 1994.
In addition to her work on pancreatitis, Gukovskaya's research has also shed light on the link between a high-fat, high-calorie diet and KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer. She currently runs a National Cancer Institute-funded program that investigates the role of autophagy in this connection.
Over her career, Gukovskaya has published over 160 scientific papers, reviews, and book chapters, making significant strides in the understanding of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Her contributions to the field have been widely recognised, and she is affiliated with the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The Pancreas Summit 2025 promises to be an exciting event, bringing together leading researchers and clinicians in the field of pancreatic biology and disease. Gukovskaya's lecture is sure to be a highlight, as she shares her insights and advances in the understanding of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
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