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Our laboratory is actively exploring the roles of the apoptotic inhibitor, survivin. One of our current areas of interest is on studying the post-translational modification of survivin and its effect on function within subcellular compartments of cancer cells. Another specific focus of investigation is on exploring novel roles for survivin in pancreatic beta cells. We are examining models of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in the context of survivin-mediated pathways.
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My undergraduate work was performed at Brandeis University where I received a B.A. in Biology and Biochemistry. My medical work was carried out at Washington University where I received my M.D.. I completed Pediatric Residency at Washington University, St. Louis Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. I was privileged to complete a research fellowship under Dr. A. Thomas Look which was followed by a second post-doctoral fellowship at Ohio State University under Dr. Gustavo Leone.
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