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Translational Research in Malignancy Members

The Translational Research in Malignancy (TRIM) program is a highly interactive translational cancer research program. Its main objective is to conduct studies centered on molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and therapeutic resistance and to translate basic science and preclinical discoveries into early diagnosis, biomarkers, and cancer therapeutics.

DeCuypere, Michael

DeCuypere, Michael

Assistant Professor

Bio

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]

Dinner, Shira N

Dinner, Shira N

Associate Professor

Bio

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

Dixit, Karan S

Assistant Professor

Bio

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

Dmello, Crismita

Research Assistant Professor

Bio

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.

Donnelly, Eric

Donnelly, Eric

Associate Professor

Bio

My interests have focused on the treatment of gynecologic malignancies, breast cancer and lymphomas, in particular the treatment, toxicity, and follow-up to improve long term outcomes and overall qual... [more]