Michael Witcher
Academic title(s):
Full Member, 麻豆区 Centre for Translational Research in Cancer
Senior Investigator,聽Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology, 麻豆区
Group:
Molecular modeling and new drug development: Development of Biological and Chemical Agents
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Current research:
Dr. Witcher's research program is focused on exploring how key epigenetic regulatory proteins聽play multiple roles in prohibiting tumor initiation through activation of tumor suppressors, coordinating DNA repair, and maintaining genome integrity. In addition, his lab is Investigating the impact of post-translation modification by PARP-1 and PARG on the expression of tumor suppressor genes. Dr. Witcher is also interested in聽using聽pharmacologic manipulation of epigenetic processes to inhibit cancer cell growth.
