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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.

Paunesku, Tatjana

Paunesku, Tatjana

Research Associate Professor

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My research background includes work on molecular biology of nucleic acids, radiation biology and nanotechnology, and an interest in development of new techniques, approaches and instruments for studi... [more]

Petersen, Christian

Petersen, Christian

Associate Professor

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My research focuses on the remarkable ability possessed by select animal species such as planarians, hydra, and salamanders, to regenerate missing parts after injury. There is a great medical interest... [more]