Lafita Navarro, MariCarmen
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Education
- BSc, Biology (specialty in Biomedicine), Universidad de Barcelona
- MSc., Molecular Biology and Biomedicine, Universidad de Cantabria
- PhD, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine, Universidad de Cantabria
- Postdoc, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Contact Information
1340 JPA Pinn Hall Rm 6213B
Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
Email: mzc2ph@virginia.edu
Research Disciplines
Biochemistry, Biology, Cancer Biology, Metabolism, Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Molecular Biology
Research Interests
Molecular and metabolic adaptations of cancer cells.
Research Description
Our research focuses on cancer with a special interest in glioblastoma, the most aggressive tumor type of the brain which to date is still considered a deadly disease. Our lab aims to uncover the metabolic and molecular mechanism that promote cell growth and proliferation in glioblastoma. We use cell cultures, in vivo models, and a combination of molecular biology techniques, -omics approaches, biosensors, microscopy, mass spectrometry, and dietary interventions. We hope that our research will lead us to improve therapeutic strategies, and lifestyle approaches to treat and prevent glioblastomas and other cancer types.