Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
School of Biological Sciences

Pancreatic Cancer, Cancer Metabolism, Metaplasia, Pancreatitis, Organ Regeneration

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Postdoctoral Training: University of Michigan 2015-2020

My research combines animal models and primary cell cultures with advanced techniques in mass spectrometry-based metabolomics to explore crosstalk interactions among cell populations found in pancreatic diseases. Using these techniques, my research has led to seminal findings describing different mechanisms of metabolic crosstalk with functional consequences on tumor growth, chemoresistance, and immune suppression. The goals of our current research aim to define interactions that shape the tumor niche and contribute to immune suppression, investigate the role of metabolism in supporting cancer cell growth and therapy resistance, and determine links between cellular plasticity and inflammation responsible for driving chronic pancreatic disease and tissue regeneration.

V Scholar Award
K99/R00 NIH Pathway to Independence Award (NCI)
F32 Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (NCI)

Cellular and Molecular Biosciences

UCI Cancer Research Institute

UCI Institute for Immunology

Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Last updated
03/25/2022