A National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center

 
 

Research Programs

 

 

Areas of Focus

Members of the Cancer Mechanisms Research Program are investigating the following areas:

  • Functions of Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes
  • Functions of Regulators of Cell Cycle and Apoptosis
  • Functions of Regulators of Angiogenesis and Metastasis
  • Stem Cells and Blood Development
  • Molecular Disease Classification
  • Drug Target and Lead Compound Identification
  • Complex Interactions of Small Molecules and Genotypes in Carcinogenesis and Treatment