Lurie Cancer Center Members
Membership in the Lurie Cancer Center is based on the investigator's cancer research focus and scholarly activity. A program assignment recommendation is made by the Executive Committee with final approval issued by the cancer center's director. Full members are assigned to a program in the Basic Science Research Division, the Clinical Science Research Division or the Cancer Prevention & Control Research Division. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate in any educational activities initiated by the Lurie Cancer Center.
Thaxton, C. Shad
Associate Professor
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The challenge of bio-nanotechnology and the focus of our lab is to control the synthesis of structures that naturally interface with biological systems to develop exquisitely targeted, practical, safe... [more]
Thomson, Regan J
Professor
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Cell and Molecular Immunology and Cardiovascular Disease
Thorp, Edward
Professor
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My laboratory examines the cell and molecular biology of inflammation and its resolution, which are key disease contributing factors in the tumor microenvironment. Although most of our in vivo tests p... [more]
Troyanovsky, Sergey
Professor
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Dr. Troyanovsky’s research focuses on cadherin, intercellular, adhesion, and signaling. Classic cadherins are critical proteins mediating cell-cell adhesion and various signaling pathways responsib... [more]
Vafabakhsh, Reza
Associate Professor
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Our laboratory research is directed along two main avenues: Firstly, we are dedicated to characterizing the mechanisms underlying the activation of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) a... [more]
VanderWeele, David
Associate Professor
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Cancer heterogeneity and evolution with a goal of identifying and targeting drivers of cancer progression and therapy resistance. His research has described intrafocal heterogeneity in prostate cancer... [more]
Varma, Dileep
Assistant Professor
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The research in our lab is directed at understanding the molecular mechanisms that are involved in controlling and regulating proper kinetochore microtubule attachments in human cells. The malfunction... [more]
Victorson, David
Professor
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My research applies evidence-based methodologies to improve indicators of health, quality of life, and well-being in cancer patient populations, caregivers, as well as oncology healthcare professional... [more]
Vu, Ha Ngan (Milkie)
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Milkie Vu (she/her) is a mixed-methods researcher with over a decade of experience conducting community-engaged research to promote health equity. Her interdisciplinary research program addresses ... [more]
Walsh, Derek
Professor
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Research in our laboratory focuses on two aspects of DNA virus biology: 1) How poxviruses take control of host ribosomes and cell signaling pathways. 2) How herpesviruses, such as human... [more]