6/17/2025
Research in the DeSimone laboratory centers on the problem of morphogenesis, which is the process biological systems use to generate form and develop increasingly complex structures needed to carry out…
6/17/2025
The Dudley Lab, associated with the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology (MIC), is focused on the tumor microenvironment and mechanisms of tumor neovascularization. We use transgenic tumor models,…
6/17/2025
Our research is focused on the structure and function of macromolecular assemblies, using the techniques of electron cryo-microscopy and three-dimensional reconstruction. Historically, we have been working in two different areas:…
6/17/2025
The general goal of my lab is to develop MRI techniques for assessing the structure, function, and perfusion of the cardiovascular system, particularly in the setting of heart disease. Recent…
6/17/2025
CURRENT PROJECTS: - Using mouse genetics to identify the susceptibility factors that control B cell tolerance, differentiation and survival, leading to autoantibody production. - Defining the mechanisms by which autoimmune susceptibility elicits…
6/17/2025
OVERVIEW: How does the body recognize an infectious organism? During infection, how does it determine when to escalate inflammation for pathogen clearance versus dampen inflammation to prevent damage to self? What…
6/17/2025
The systems biology research in the Fallahi-Sichani lab is focused primarily on understanding the mechanisms through which human cancer cells respond heterogeneously to environmental and therapeutic perturbations. These responses can…
6/17/2025
Genetics of complex disease Common diseases, such as osteoporosis, impart significant societal health burdens. These diseases are, in part, regulated by genetic determinants and understanding their genetic basis is critical to…
6/17/2025
Our interests focus on developing gene therapy for treating and preventing cardio-vascular disease. An interdisciplinary approach is used to integrate recent technical advances with gene therapy research. In particular, cutting-edge…
