Our laboratory uses functional genomic tools to study cancer-relevant pathways and to guide cancer therapy. We aim to identify novel genes and networks that modulate response to cancer drugs and to uncover genetic dependencies in cancer that can be exploited therapeutically.
I) Hard-to-Treat Cancer Driver Mutations
Precision oncology has transformed cancer care by targeting oncogenic mutations. However, many common cancer driver mutations, particularly loss-of-function alterations in tumor suppressor genes, remain difficult to drug directly. We aim to identify disease mechanisms and vulnerabilities of these hard-to-treat alterations to develop effective therapeutic strategies.
II) mRNA Translation and Therapeutics
Translational control is a fundamental cellular process often dysregulated in cancer. Since this process integrates multiple upstream oncogenic pathways, targeting translation can overcome tumor heterogeneity for cancer treatment. We aim to uncover the mechanisms governing translation initiation, develop translation-targeted therapies, and advance RNA therapeutics.
Giulio Aceto Étudiant.e au doctorat PhD Student
Azadeh Arabzadeh Associé.e de recherche Research Associate / MPCP Platform Manager
Zheng Fu Étudiant.e au doctorat PhD Student
Andy Garnier Étudiant.e à la maîtrise MSc Student
Hannah Hosein Étudiant.e à la maîtrise MSc Student
Jialin (Paco) Jiang Assistant.e de recherche Research Assistant (previously MSc Student)
Minyan Liao Maîtrise en sciences MSc Student
Kexin (Judy) Liu Étudiant.e de premier cycle Undergraduate Student
Racim Sansal Étudiant.e de premier cycle (Étudiant.e à la maîtrise en Septembre 2023) BSc (MSc Student as of Sept 2023)
Jutta Steinberger Associé.e de recherche Research Associate/ MPCP Platform Manager
Xianbing Zhu Étudiant.e au doctorat PhD Student 3655 Promenade Sir William Osler
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