Our Researchers

Cancer Biology & Clinical Oncology

Domains of Active Research

• Molecular Mechanisms of Tumor Progression: Investigating the genetic and molecular pathways that drive the initiation, growth, and metastasis of cancer cells.
• Cancer Biomarkers and Early Detection: Identifying and validating biomarkers for the early detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of various cancers.
• Novel Therapeutics and Drug Resistance: Developing and testing new cancer therapies, including targeted treatments, immunotherapies, and combination therapies.
• Translational Research: Bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and patient care by translating findings from basic research into clinical applications.

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Neuroscience

Domains of active research

• Stress and Related Disorders: Investigating the functional neuroanatomy of stress, with a focus on neural circuits involved in stress-related brain disorders like depression.
• Neurobiology of Glial Cells: Exploring the role of oligodendrocytes in information processing and axonal function, and their critical contributions to the nervous system.
• Pathophysiology of Neuronal Disorders: Examining the structure and function of neural circuits in the brain and nervous system, identifying cellular factors that contribute to disorders such as stroke and traumatic brain injury.
• Neurodegenerative Disorders: Studying the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS, with the aim of uncovering insights that could lead to new therapeutic strategies.

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Cardiopulmonary Disorders

Domains of active research

• Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis and Prognosis: Identifying and validating biomarkers for early detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of cardiac diseases, including heart failure and cardiomyopathies.
• Mechanisms of Pulmonary Disorders: Investigating the underlying mechanisms and biological processes of pulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary hypertension, focusing on cellular and molecular changes.
• Therapeutic Strategies for Cardiopulmonary Disorders: Developing and testing new therapeutic strategies for treating cardiopulmonary disorders, including research into novel drug targets, preclinical and clinical trials, and the efficacy of combination therapies to improve patient outcomes.

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Infectious Diseases, Microbiology & One Health

Domains of active research

• Immune System Responses to Infections: Exploring the roles of innate and adaptive immunity in responding to infections, with a focus on how immune responses protect against pathogens and how dysregulation can lead to conditions such as autoimmune diseases or chronic inflammation.
• Microbial Infection, Resistance, One Health and Epidemiology: Investigating interactions between microbes, their environments, and the broader One Health context, including the human microbiome and its impact on health and disease. This research also encompasses epidemiological studies to understand the spread, determinants, and control of infections within populations and across interconnected ecosystems.
• Therapeutic Strategies for Infectious Diseases: Developing and evaluating strategies to prevent and treat infectious diseases, including conducting preclinical and clinical trials and exploring the use of antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal agents.

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