Stefanie Redemann, PhD, investigates cellular division \u2013 the fundamental process
\nfor bodily growth, maintenance and function \u2013 to understand why it can go wrong,
\nresulting in cancer.<\/p>\n
Dr. Redemann uses an electron microscope that emits a focused beam of electrons
\nto create a detailed image of a specimen\u2019s structure and composition. She
\nexamines microtubules, which act like ropes used in a tug-of-war to pull DNA into
\nplace during cell division.<\/p>\n
UVA Cancer Center\u2019s ultimate goal is known as \u201ctranslational\u201d research:
\ninterdisciplinary study that translates into better cancer prevention, detection, and
\ntreatment. The foundation of translational research is known as basic science: how
\nhealthy bodies and cancer cells actually work. While \u201cbasic science\u201d may seem out
\nof place in advanced cancer research, we still have much to learn about the
\nfundamentals of living systems, including cell communication and disease
\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s what Dr. Redemann studies. Her work is part of translational science
\nbecause it could impact many areas of discovery across fields. By creating images
\nof cell structures during division, she provides a cornerstone for future medical
\nadvances, improved predictions, and disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
\n\u201cUnderstanding how something works in the first place helps us come up with
\nsolutions for when something goes wrong,\u201d she explained.
\n\u201cWe want everyone to understand the importance of basic science because
\ntranslational science and medicine are not possible without understanding the
\nbasic mechanisms,\u201d Dr. Redemann said.
\nDr. Redemann\u2019s cell division and microtubule research is essential to fighting
\ncancer by answering the questions of basic science.
\nTo learn more about Dr. Redemann, click here:
\nhttps:\/\/lnkd.in\/eY9DMmxS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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