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We study how cells regulate their survival and death. We focus on these pathways in neurons from their birth to death in the dynamic contexts of development, long-term maintenance, and disease. We use molecular and cell biological approaches in three model systems: i) Primary neurons; ii) Stem cells undergoing neuronal...

My research focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which tumors co-opt the immune system to facilitate emergence and progression of cancer. I am particularly interested in biology of pancreatic cancer, where non-cell-autonomous pathways elicited by oncogenic KRas and tumor suppressor p53 can modify stromal and immune responses that promote tumorigenesis....

Dr. Smith is a urologic oncologist who treats bladder and prostate cancer. She is an expert in patient-centered outcomes research, patient-reported outcomes, and patient engagement in bladder cancer. She is the co-PI for a PCORI pragmatic trial in BCG refractory bladder cancer, has received several PCORI Engagement Awards, and has...

Our primary research goal is to understand the circuit mechanisms underlying how our brain synthesizes auditory information to extract complex sound features, such as our language. Towards this goal, we focus on mouse auditory cortex as the model system, and use multiple cutting-edge techniques in behaving animals to dissect the...

I am a surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer and sarcoma. I try to bring a patient centered focus to the laboratory to understand disease processes and develop better treatments. Our lab has several ongoing projects and collaborations which are focused around the question of how tumors, or subpopulations within...

Our research program is focused on the immunological processes and molecular mechanisms underlying lung repair and resolution following acute lung injury. Major areas of interests include: Studies investigating the mechanisms of Foxp3+ regulatory T cells (Tregs) in promoting resolution of lung injury Lymphocyte interactions with the distal lung epithelium Clinical...

Dr. Jennifer S. Smith is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Gillings School of Global Public Health. She is an international leader in HPV-related studies, both domestically and internationally. She has worked on cervical cancer-related research for over 25 years....

Justin G. Trogdon is a Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management. As a health economist, his current research focuses on answering policy-relevant questions in three areas: 1. Assessing the economic burden of cancer: Understanding where health care resources are spent is a critical input for improved resource...

My main research focus is emergency medicine and emergency medical services (EMS) for acute cardiovascular conditions like heart attack and stroke. I apply simulation modeling and systems science to optimize emergency care and address health disparities.

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine . I am a clinician-researcher with an interest in leveraging the unique setting in which emergency medical care is provided to augment appropriate medication use and intervene to deprescribe potentially harmful medications among older adults. I am a member...

My research interest is focused on immune responses to malignant and infectious pleural diseases with the goal of developing prognostic biomarkers and therapeutics to improve patient outcomes. Pleural disease continues to increase in incidence and prevalence and represents a significant source of patient morbidity and mortality. As Director of Interventional...

My research interests include: classroom-based interventions for preschool-aged children, supporting children with autism in classrooms, the measurement of social development in young children, the effects of early childhood environments on child development, professional development for early childhood professionals, and promoting family involvement in classroom-based interventions.