Ruud P.M. Dings
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Also affiliated: University of Minnesota (2002–2024); University of Arkansas Medical Center (2026); University of Minnesota System (2006); Maastricht University (2003–2011); Twin Cities Orthopedics (2004–2007); Radiation Oncology Institute (2023); Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (2014–2025); University of Minnesota Medical Center (2004–2007); Radiation Oncology Associates (2023); Minnesota Department of Health (2002–2013); Institute of Molecular Biology and Biophysics (2006–2012); Arkansas Department of Agriculture (2026)
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Biography and Research Information
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Ruud P.M. Dings is a researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a focus on cancer biology and treatment. His work investigates mechanisms underlying tumor growth, immune response to cancer, and the development of novel therapeutic strategies. Dings has received federal funding for research focused on improving cellular immunotherapy in the context of dysbiosis. His laboratory group studies the interplay between the gut microbiome and cancer treatment efficacy, exploring how alterations in microbial communities can impact treatment responses and influence tumor vasculature and sensitivity to therapies like radiotherapy and c-Met inhibitors.
His research also delves into the molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis and tumor cell dormancy, examining factors like VEGF and its inhibitors. Dings has explored the potential of specific peptides and proteins in modulating these processes. Additionally, his publications indicate investigations into the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials, such as gold nanostructures, and their application in enhancing immune cell function and targeting specific cell populations, as well as their use in photothermal therapy. His work involves studies in animal models, including mice, and human cell lines.
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- h-index: 40
- Publications: 128
- Citations: 5,255
Selected Publications
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Synthesis of Peptide Analogs From Fish Venom With Potential Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activity (2026)
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Abstract 4785: Thermal regulation of dysbiotic tumor vasculature (2026)
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Abstract 7625: Development of a blood-based tumor hypoxia detection assay (2026)
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Modified tumor uptake and biodistribution of nanoparticles coated with small extracellular vesicle membranes derived from distinct tumor cell lines (2026)
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Investigating Biomarkers of Radiation Resistance in Head and Neck Cancer Using Raman Spectroscopy (2025)
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CB-839 induces reversible dormancy in lung tumor-cells (2024)
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Bystander Effects in Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy: From Molecule To Organism To Clinical Implications (2024)
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Morphological Effects and In Vitro Biological Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Cell Killing by Gold Nanomaterials (2023)
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Supplemental Figures 1-9 and Table S1 from Gastrointestinal Tract Dysbiosis Enhances Distal Tumor Progression through Suppression of Leukocyte Trafficking (2023)
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Supplemental Figures 1-9 and Table S1 from Gastrointestinal Tract Dysbiosis Enhances Distal Tumor Progression through Suppression of Leukocyte Trafficking (2023)
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Proinflammatory activity of VEGF-targeted treatment through reversal of tumor endothelial cell anergy (2022)
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Abstract 3529: T-cell trafficking and extravasation is suppressed in distal tumors during gastrointestinal tract dysbiosis (2022)
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Gold nanorods enhance different immune cells and allow for efficient targeting of CD4+ Foxp3+ Tregulatory cells (2021)
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Nanoscale investigation and control of photothermal action of gold nanostructure-coated surfaces (2021)
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Dysbiotic stress increases the sensitivity of the tumor vasculature to radiotherapy and c-Met inhibitors (2021)
Federal Grants 1 $348,182 total
Improvement of cellular immunotherapy during dysbiosis- Resubmission
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- Proinflammatory activity of VEGF-targeted treatment through reversal of tumor endothelial cell anergy
- Bystander Effects in Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy: From Molecule To Organism To Clinical Implications
- Nanoscale investigation and control of photothermal action of gold nanostructure-coated surfaces
- Dysbiotic stress increases the sensitivity of the tumor vasculature to radiotherapy and c-Met inhibitors
- Morphological Effects and In Vitro Biological Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Cell Killing by Gold Nanomaterials
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
- Bystander Effects in Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy: From Molecule To Organism To Clinical Implications
- Nanoscale investigation and control of photothermal action of gold nanostructure-coated surfaces
- Dysbiotic stress increases the sensitivity of the tumor vasculature to radiotherapy and c-Met inhibitors
- Morphological Effects and In Vitro Biological Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Cell Killing by Gold Nanomaterials
- Abstract 3529: T-cell trafficking and extravasation is suppressed in distal tumors during gastrointestinal tract dysbiosis
- Gold nanorods enhance different immune cells and allow for efficient targeting of CD4+ Foxp3+ Tregulatory cells
- Dysbiotic stress increases the sensitivity of the tumor vasculature to radiotherapy and c-Met inhibitors
- Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether‐based urethane films
- Abstract 3529: T-cell trafficking and extravasation is suppressed in distal tumors during gastrointestinal tract dysbiosis
- Gold nanorods enhance different immune cells and allow for efficient targeting of CD4+ Foxp3+ Tregulatory cells
- Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether‐based urethane films
- Gold nanorods enhance different immune cells and allow for efficient targeting of CD4+ Foxp3+ Tregulatory cells
- Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether‐based urethane films
- Gold nanorods enhance different immune cells and allow for efficient targeting of CD4+ Foxp3+ Tregulatory cells
- Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether‐based urethane films
- Gold nanorods enhance different immune cells and allow for efficient targeting of CD4+ Foxp3+ Tregulatory cells
- Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether‐based urethane films
- Nanoscale investigation and control of photothermal action of gold nanostructure-coated surfaces
- Morphological Effects and In Vitro Biological Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Cell Killing by Gold Nanomaterials
- Nanoscale investigation and control of photothermal action of gold nanostructure-coated surfaces
- Morphological Effects and In Vitro Biological Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Cell Killing by Gold Nanomaterials
- Investigating Biomarkers of Radiation Resistance in Head and Neck Cancer Using Raman Spectroscopy
- Abstract 7625: Development of a blood-based tumor hypoxia detection assay
- Investigating Biomarkers of Radiation Resistance in Head and Neck Cancer Using Raman Spectroscopy
- Abstract 7625: Development of a blood-based tumor hypoxia detection assay
- Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether‐based urethane films
- Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether‐based urethane films
- Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether‐based urethane films
- Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether‐based urethane films
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