Identification of Chemical-Exposure Signatures in Renal Cell Carcinomas
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Trainee: Michelle DeSimone |
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Research Mentor: Dr. David Threadgill, PhD |
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Clinical Co-Mentor; Dr. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD |
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| Project Description: |
Michelle DeSimone seeks to identify molecular biomarkers of trichloroethylene exposure in renal cell carcinomas by examining genetic mutation signatures in tumor tissues from human populations, and thereby develop preventative measures and therapeutic strategies for the treatment of chemical-exposure induced cancers. |
