Our Science – LCBG Website

Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics

Research

Laboratory Mission

(1) Conducts an integrated research program designed to elucidate the cellular and tissue changes associated with specific stages of carcinogenesis, to detect genetic modifiers fundamental to cancer susceptibility and progression, to define the molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of major human cancers, and to develop rational approaches for cancer prevention and treatment. Studies are performed in vivo in animal models, in vitro in cell and organ culture, and on tissues and cells obtained from human volunteers and cancer patients.

(2) Develops and correlates novel protocols in molecular diagnostics for human and animal tissues, and in noninvasive medical imaging for animal models.

(3) Operates University-NCI graduate partnership research training programs in comparative molecular pathology, including both PhD granting and non-degree fellowships. The vision includes pathologist as comparative biomedical scientist vertically integrating as investigator/collaborator from basic discovery to translational research application.

This page was last updated on 1/21/2009.