Cancer & Physical Sciences Members
The Cancer & Physical Sciences Program unites fundamental chemistry, physical sciences and bioengineering groups that focus on developing cancer-relevant therapeutic and diagnostic agents using nano-scale materials and physical sciences approaches.
Sangwan, Smriti
Assistant Professor
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Our lab focuses on understanding the molecular basis of protein quality control. Protein quality control is critical for cellular health and is constantly monitored via signaling sy... [more]
Scheidt, Karl
Professor
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Our discoveries focus on efficient, enabling reactions and using simple organic molecules as catalysts. We have been heavily involved in the synthesis and study of multiple anti-tumor/anti-motility ag... [more]
Schiltz, Gary
Research Professor
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Collaborate with faculty on translational research projects to advance basic research towards therapeutic endpoints using small molecules. In this role, I have led multiple early stage drug discovery ... [more]
Silverman, Richard
Professor
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The primary focus in Silverman's laboratory is basic research into central nervous system disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, addiction, and epil... [more]
Snead, Wilton
Assistant Professor
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The Snead lab studies the regulatory principles of biomolecular condensation in cells, and how dysregulated condensates drive cancer. Working at the interface of biophysics, engineering, and cell biol... [more]
Stupp, Samuel
Professor
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Development of novel bioactive biomaterials for regenerative medicine.
Szleifer, Igal G
Professor
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Professor Szleifer's group works on the development and application of theoretical methodologies to study the interactions between cells and biomaterials. For example, his group aims at understanding ... [more]
Thomson, Regan J
Professor
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Cell and Molecular Immunology and Cardiovascular Disease
Volpatti, Lisa
Assistant Professor
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The overarching goal of our lab is to engineer next-generation immunomodulatory therapies that act with precision—targeting specific cell types or tumor microenvironments while minimizing the s... [more]
Wang, Christine
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Wang is a biomaterials engineer and an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on advancing active nanomaterials to tackle health-related c... [more]