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Cancer Epigenetics & Nuclear Dynamics Members

The Cancer Epigenetics & Nuclear Dynamics (CEND) program focuses on how nuclear dynamics and information flow within the cell are co-opted in cancer through altered genetic and epigenetic mechanisms.

Zhang, Wei

Zhang, Wei

Professor

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Dr. Zhang's major research interests include the genetics and epigenetics of complex traits, such as risks for common diseases, drug response, and gene expression. Dr. Zhang is also developing novel e... [more]

Zhao, Hong

Zhao, Hong

Research Professor

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I have focused on steroid-related aspects of human physiology and disease using a variety of methods and techniques, including cell lines, human specimens, and various novel transgenic mouse models. I... [more]

Zhao, Zibo

Zhao, Zibo

Assistant Professor

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Genome instability and mutation is one of the enabling characteristics of cancer. Epigenetic factor mutations, including MLL3/4-UTX-COMPASS are prevalent in human cancers and developmental diseases. D... [more]