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Mansoor M Ahmed, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Dr Ahmed's laboratory focuses on several projects in a multi-faceted approach, employing various novel strategies with the goal of increasing the therapeutic ratio through two broad areas: (1) the manipulation of tumor control by modulating the processes that control cell cycle and apoptosis; and (2) the reduction of normal tissue morbidity by applying the emerging information on the molecular mechanistic basis of radiation/chemotherapeutic sensitivity.
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(570) 214-3972 (ph)
(570) 214-9861 (fax)
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Michael H. Antoni, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology and Psychiatry
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Glen N Barber, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine, Eugenia J. Dodson Chair in Cancer Research, and Associate Director of Basic Science
"Our laboratory is interested in understanding mechanisms of innate immunity to viral infection and malignant disease. Gaining insight into mechanisms of the innate immune process affords the opportunity of developing translational research programs involving the design of novel vaccines and therapeutics, to combat disease."
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305-243-5914 (ph)
Room 511, Papanicolaou Cancer Research Building
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Julio C. Barredo, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Toppel Family Professor of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Pediatric Oncology, Bone arrow and stem cell transplantation, Childhood brain and spinal tumors, Pediatric sickle cell disease.
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305-585-5635 (ph)
305-325-8387 (fax)
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Lisa Baumbach-Reardon, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor, Department of Pediatrics
We have two major projects in our laboratory. The first project involves the discovery earlier this year of the disease gene for a rare infantile neurodegenerative disorder, X-linked spinal muscular atrophy. The second project focuses on the genetic basis of breast cancer in women of African ancestry.
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305-243-3997 (ph)
Room 6020, Mailman Center for Child Development
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Nanette Bishopric, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Professor of Pharmacology and Medicine
"Cardiac myocyte growth and death, transcriptional and post-transcriptional control of cell growth"
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305-243-6775 (ph)
305-243-6082 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6038
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Karoline Briegel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Braman Breast Cancer Institute.
"Transcription factors in normal and cancerous stem cell development with focus on cardiogenesis, mammogenesis and breast cancer."
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(305) 243-4770 (ph)
(305) 243-9249 (fax)
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Kerry Burnstein, Ph.D.
Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology and Cancer Biology Graduate Program Director
"My lab studies steroid hormone action in endocrine cancers. In particular, we focus on androgen and vitamin D regulation of oncogenesis in the prostate."
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305-243-5732 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6160
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Anthony J. Capobianco, Ph.D.
Director, Molecular Oncology Research Program, Division of Surgical Oncology
Molecular mechanisms of Tumorigenesis. Notch Signaling, mouse models of tumorigenesis. Cancer stem cells and pathway cross talk.
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(305) 243-6308 (ph)
Room 1019B, Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building
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Richard J. Cote, M.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology
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(305) 585-6103 (ph)
(305) 243-5929 (fax)
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Gennaro D'Urso, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology; Dr. John T. MacDonald Foundation Center for Medical Genetics faculty member
Associate Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology; Dr. John T. MacDonald Foundation Center for Medical Genetics faculty member |
305-243-3105 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, 7151A
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Dorraya El-Ashry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Mechanisms underlying the etiology of ER-negative vs ER-positive breast cancer and studies aimed at re-expressing ER in ER-negative tumors leading to clinical trials.
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(305) 243-4721 (ph)
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Amjad Farooq, Ph.D. DIC
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Structural Energetics & Kinetics |
305-243-2429 (ph)
305-243-2429 (fax)
Gautier Building 214
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Elizabeth J. Franzmann, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology
"Our lab is investigating methods to better detect and treat head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. We are using molecular biology techniques to develop a simple and inexpensive early detection test and are investigating how the stem cell marker, CD44, is involved in HNSCC progression."
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(305) 243-5955 (ph)
Room 1513, Clinical Research Building
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Eli Gilboa, Ph.D.
Dodson Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Director, Dodson Interdisciplinary Immunotherapy Institute, Co-leader, Tumor Immunology Research Program, UM/Sylvester Cancer Center
Cancer immunotherapy. Immune modulation using oligonucleotide aptamer-targeted delivery of therapeutic agents, aptamers, siRNAs, cytotoxic drugs, to tumor cells or immune cells.
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305-243-1767 (ph)
305-243-4409 (fax)
Room 211, Papanicolaou Cancer Research Building
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Abigail Hackam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Cellular mechanisms of photoreceptor degeneration and survival; Signaling pathways regulating ocular tumorigenesis and tumor stem cell proliferation.
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(305) 243-9270 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
McKnight Vision Research Center - 407
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Edward W. Harhaj, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Mechanisms of human T cell leukemia virus type I (HTLV-I) oncogenesis. Negative regulation of NF-kB and inflammation.
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305-243-7893 (ph)
305-243-6410 (fax)
Room 503, Papanicolaou Building
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(T. K.) Thomas K. Harris, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Understand mechanisms of action and regulation of multi-domain protein kinases |
(305) 243-3358 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
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Jennifer J. Hu, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Associate Director, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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305-243-3356 (ph)
305-243-2997 (fax)
Clinical Research Building, Room 1511
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Roland Jurecic, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
"The research in the laboratory focuses on the study of: (1) molecular pathways that regulate self-renewal, activation and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells and progenitors, (2) molecular pathways supporting self-renewal and differentiation of cancer stem cells, and (3) stem cell transformation and leukemogenesis."
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305- 243-6002 (ph)
305-243-4409 (fax)
Room 314, Papanicolaou Building
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Wasif Khan, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
"We study molecular mechanisms of normal and abnormal growth and survival of B lymphocytes, which is important for understanding lymphocyte development and causes of autoimmune diseases and lymphomagenesis. Our studies include immune responses, BCR, BAFF-R, TLR signal transduction as well as role of cytoskeleton in immunoreceptor signaling and lymphocyte activation." |
305-243-5694 (ph)
305-243-4623 (fax)
Room 3147A, Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building
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Erin Kobetz, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor, Department Of Epidemiology And Public Health; Associate Director, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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305-243-6185 (ph)
305-243-2997 (fax)
Clinical Research Building Room 1528
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Leonidas L. Koniaris, M.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Research: Mechanism of growth control and dysregulation of tissue growth in vivo.
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305-243-4902 (ph)
305-243-4907 (fax)
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Laura A. Kresty, Ph.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
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305-243-6828 (ph)
305-243-3922 (fax)
Clinical Research Building, Room 1035
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Theodore J. Lampidis, Ph.D.
Professor of Cell Biology & Anatomy & Member of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cellular Pharmocology, Cardiotoxicity, Anticancer drugs
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(305) 243-4846 (ph)
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Ralf Landgraf, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Molecular control and manipulation of cell surface receptor signaling with a focus on ERBB2 and ERBB3 receptors. Special emphasis is placed on the role of the macromolecular context in which signaling occurs, its organizing principles and consequences of and opportunities for perturbation.
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(305) 243-5815 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
Gautier 316
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Sandra K. Lemmon, Ph.D.
Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology and Director, MD/PhD Program.
Membrane Traffic: Sorting and regulation of protein transport in the endocytic and secretory pathways.
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305-243-5758 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6165
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Robert B. Levy, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
We are interested in understanding how T lymphocytes: a) control the process of hematopoietic progenitor cell engraftment following marrow / blood transplantation and b) mediate anti-tumor immunity against malignancies in individuals post-transplant.
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305-243-4542 (ph)
305-243-8595 (fax)
Room 720, McKnight Building
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Jie Li, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
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(305)243-3365 (ph)
(305)243-6191 (fax)
RMSB Rm 2049A
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Marc Lippman, M.D.
Kathleen and Stanley Glaser Professor of Medicine
molecular mechanisms of control of breast cancer growth and malignant behavior
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(305) 243-9120 (ph)
(305) 243-9124 (fax)
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Bal Lokeshwar, Ph.D.
Professor/Co-Director Urology Research
"Functions of chemokines and pro-inflammatory factors in tumor progression, hormone-independence and metastasis. Development of natrually occuring compounds in herbs and spices for chemoprevention and therapy."
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(305) 243-6591 (ph)
Dominion Tower, 5th fl.
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Vinata B. Lokeshwar, Ph.D.
Professor of Urology and Cell Biology & Anatomy
Basic and Translational Research in Cancer: Biomarkers and Therapeutics
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(305)243-6321 (ph)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Bldg., Room 8096
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Diana M. Lopez, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
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305-243-6632 (ph)
305-243-4409 (fax)
Room 210, Papanicolaou Building
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Izidore Lossos, M.D.
Professor of Medicine and Director Lymphoma Program
We are studying pathogenesis of lymphoma and biological processes in normal B cells
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305-243-6787 (ph)
305-243-4785 (fax)
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, D8-4
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Thomas R. Malek, Ph.D.
Professor and Vice Chair of Microbiology and Immunology
We study basic mechanisms controlling T lymphocyte development and function as they relate to autoimmunity, tumor immunotherapy, and immune memory.
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305-243-5626 (ph)
305-243-6903 (fax)
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Ian McNiece, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Division
The primary focus of our research is the use of cellular therapies to repair diseased tissues and organs. We are exploring conditions for in vitro generation of cellular products for use in patients.
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305-243-7256 (ph)
Room 1124, Clinical Research Building
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Jaime Merchan, M.D., MMSc
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
"My research interests include tumor angiogenesis, development of novel vascular targeted therapies for cancer, and identification of tumor and blood angiogenesis biomarkers that may serve as predictive or monitoring tools for cancer patients during treatment"
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305-243-4909 (ph)
305-243-9161 (fax)
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Enrique A. Mesri, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
"Molecular, cellular and genetic mechanisms of viral carcinogenesis of Kaposi sarcoma. Activation of tumor angiogenesis and genetic instability by the Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus/ KSHV."
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305-243-5659 (ph)
305-243-8309 (fax)
Room 109 (office) Papanicolaou Building
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Carlos T. Moraes, Ph.D.
Professor, Neurology and Cell Biology and Anatomy
Human Genetics; Molecular pathogenesis of disease-related mitochondrial DNA mutations
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(305)243-5858 (ph)
(305)243-3914 (fax)
Lois Pope LIFE Center 3-17
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Zafar Nawaz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Understand the mechanisms of steroid hormone receptor and coactivator action in normal and cancerous tissues.
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(305) 243-1456 (ph)
Room 425, Batchelor Children's Research Institute
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Mark D. Pegram, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
Understanding the molecular pathways that regulate how HER-2 signals cell growth.Development of novel therapeutics and other novel antibody and chemotherapy combination therapies for breast cancer
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(305) 243-4909 (ph)
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Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
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Eckhard R. Podack, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of Microbiology and Immunology
"Basic immunological mechanisms, immunotherapy, cancer immunology, mucosal immunology; cytotoxic mechanisms. Colitis, asthma, antibiotic resistance" |
305-243-6694 (ph)
305-243-5522 (fax)
Room 3045D, Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building
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Priyamvada Rai, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Medicine
Modulation of cellular redox status to enhance activation of tumor suppressor pathways in cancer cells
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(305) 575-3388 (ph)
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Joseph D. Rosenblatt, M.D.
William Harrington Professor of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology and Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology
"Research into human gene therapy, anti-angiogenic and immune therapy applications for cancer including the design of novel antibody fusion proteins"
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305-243-4860 (ph)
305-243-9161 (fax)
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Pedro Salas, Ph.D.
Professor, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Polarization in epithelial cells; Role of the cytoskeleton and exocytis transport of membrane proteins |
305-243-6977 (ph)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 4090
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Niramol Savaraj, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
"mTOR signaling, autophagy and drug resistance in lung cancer. The second project is on arginine deprivation as targeted therapy in tumors which do not express argininosuccinate synthetase."
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(305) 575-3143 (ph)
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Sean Scully, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Orthopaedics , Chief of Joint Replacement
The focus of our research is on the cell matrix interaction and how this impacts on cancer metastasis. Specifically there are project on integrin mediated Smad signaling and collagenase mediated tumor cell egress
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305-325-4683 (ph)
305-325-4784 (fax)
UM Hospital, 4th Floor
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Rakesh Singal, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine/Hematology/Oncology
Dr. Singal’s research focuses on the epigenetic mechanisms that inactivate certain tumor-suppressor genes in prostate cancer and designing clinical trials based on lab research.
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305-243-4909 (ph)
305-243-4905 (fax)
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Joyce M. Slingerland, MD, PhD
Director, Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute, UMSylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Professor of Medicine
Breast cancer, molecular mechanisms, molecular genetics, epidemiology, cell cycle, and estrogen receptors
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305-243-4909 (ph)
305-243-4975 (fax)
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Keith Webster, Ph.D.
Professor of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology; Director of the Vascular Biology Institute; Walter G. Ross Chair of Vascular Biology
Myocardial ischemia, Apoptosis, Gene and Stem Cell Therapy
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305-243-6779 (ph)
305-243-6082 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6038
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Xiang-Xi (Mike) Xu, Ph.D.
Professor, Medicine
Ovarian cancer biology and early embryogenesis |
305-243-1750 (ph)
Papanicolaou Research Building 417
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Teresa A. Zimmers, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Dewitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Cell Biology & Anatomy, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
We study mechanisms of tissue growth regulation. Members of the TGF-beta superfamily are of particular interest.
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(305) 243-1685 (ph)
(305) 243-7083 (fax)
Lab address: Surgical Oncology Research Laboratory, R.M.S.B. 1038 Office address: R.M.S.B. 1044
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