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Genetic Mechanisms of Cancer Research Program
David Largaespada, Ph.D.
Program Leader:
David Largaespada, Ph.D.
Genetic Mechanisms of Cancer Research Program members work to understand how mutant genes cause cancer and to test gene therapies. They investigate what occurs inside the cells to trigger cancer and what can be done to stop these processes before cancer begins.
Program News
Bielinsky named Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Scholar
U of M researchers discover genetic cancer link between humans and dogs
Cancer Center members conducting key research on mesothelioma
Key genes regulate breast, ovarian cancer cells
Banking on DNA: Scientists pool genetic information for myeloma research
RNAi core facility and high-throughput drug screening facility now available
Ohlfest receives NIH grant for glioma therapy research
McIvor awarded gene therapy grant
Simon receives Idea Development Award from Department of Defense-Army Breast Cancer Research Program