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.
Cui, Weiguo
Professor
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I am an immunologist with broad expertise in studying T cell response during viral, bacterial infection and tumorigenesis. My research interest has mainly focused on how cytokine signals and genetic p... [more]
D'Aquila, Richard
Professor
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Study of HIV persistence aims to develop a functional cure. This includes discovery of approaches to modulate cell proteins such as APOBEC3s, and translation to proof-of-concept clinical trials.
Dashzeveg, Nurmaa
Research Assistant Professor
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Glycans play a pivotal role in cellular physiology and pathophysiology, yet they remain significantly understudied and inadequately targeted in cancer therapy. Over 50% of proteins undergo glycos... [more]
Davidson, Shawn
Assistant Professor
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I am interested in understanding the functional roles of metabolic processes in the contexts of cancer and cancer metastasis. My lab has developed tools to study the spatial distribution of metabolic ... [more]
DeCuypere, Michael
Assistant Professor
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I am a physician-scientist and board-eligible pediatric neurosurgeon with surgical training and expertise in pediatric brain tumors. I have a broad background in analytical neurochemistry and molecul... [more]
Demonbreun, Alexis
Associate Professor
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My lab is interested in studying genetic mechanisms that underlie and modify muscle injury and disease. The goal of this research is to use these signals to guide development of therapeutics with a fo... [more]
Didwania, Aarati D.
Professor
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Cancer survivorship care focusing primarily on adult survivors of childhood cancers.
Dinner, Shira N
Associate Professor
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Dr. Dinner is a clinical researcher with an interest in novel molecularly targeted therapies for leukemias, in particular acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Development of future clinical t... [more]
Dixit, Karan S
Assistant Professor
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My research interests focus on primary brain tumors, specifically low grade gliomas, CNS lymphoma, and high grade gliomas. I also have an interest in integrating neuropsychological testing with advanc... [more]
Dmello, Crismita
Research Assistant Professor
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My central hypothesis is that glioma cell-specific Chek2-YBX1/3 interaction transcriptionally reprograms the glioma cells to escape the CD8 T cell mediated killing.