The Cell and Molecular Biology Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University aims to enhance our understanding of the biological processes relevant to cancer through in-depth, multi-faceted mechanistic insights.
The Cell and Molecular Biology Research Program is dedicated to unraveling the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying oncogenic transformation. This includes the regulation of gene expression, signal transduction, and energy metabolism, which are fundamental to the process of cellular transformation.
These processes are associated with evading programmed cell death or immune surveillance and the formation of cancer metastases.
Utilizing the exceptional collaborative environment and robust infrastructure at Winship, program members have made significant scientific contributions in understanding the interplay among metabolic networks, proliferative/survival signaling pathways, genetic/epigenetic regulation of gene expression, and cellular communication within the tumor microenvironment.
The Cell and Molecular Biology Research Program aims to drive transformative discoveries in cellular and molecular realms, translating them into improved patient care through programmatic interactions.
The Cell and Molecular Biology Research Program has made groundbreaking discoveries in understanding the impact of energy metabolism, cellular signaling, and intra-tumoral communication on tumorigenesis, drug resistance and the identification of new therapeutic targets.
Many members of the Cell and Molecular Biology Research program mentor students admitted to Emory University's Cancer Biology Graduate Program. They provide outstanding training opportunities in every aspect of cancer research, from basic to translational.
