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The Department of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Sciences is home to scientists with broad expertise in cardiovascular and related systems as well as cellular metabolism related to diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
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Donal Luse Lab
The Luse lab studies molecular events that drive promoter recognition and transcription of genes in chromosomes.
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Dianne Perez Lab
The Perez lab discerns the roles of α1-adrenergic receptor subtypes in physiological and pathophysiological states.
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Ofer Reizes Lab
The Reizes lab studies ovarian cancer and triple negative breast cancer, focusing on novel therapeutic development.
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The study addresses a long-standing hurdle to using genetically engineered bacteria in cancer treatment: precision.
Two investigators are combining their expertise to better understand protein CD55 and its role in chemoresistance.
The study links specific TSC1/2 gene mutations to distinct disease trajectories to help guide patient care and surveillance for this multi-faceted disease.