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Karen Basen-Engquist, M.P.H., Ph.D.
Studies lifestyle changes paired with diabetes drug to determine how they relate to outcomes for people at risk for endometrial cancer 
Kenneth Tsai, Ph.D.
uses inter-lesional and cross-species analysis to predict progression to cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Randa El-Zein, M.D., Ph.D.
Collaborates with Rice University to develop an automated version of the cytogenetic assay using a lab on a chip platform to identify high risk smokers.
Chongjuan Wei, Ph.D.
Niclosamide targeting mTor signaling in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.
Yuanqing Ye, Ph.D.
Genetic profiles may predispose a high risk of lung cancer that may lead to improved treatment options and preventative strategies.
Imad Shureiqi, M.D., M.S.
PPAR-delta overexpression in colonic tumorgenesis.

 
Fellowship

Larkin Strong, Ph.D.
Contributing factors that influence physical activity and obesity in Mexican American adolescents.
Francesco Versace, Ph.D.
Relationships between negative affect and the maintenance of smoking behavior, cessation and relapse.

 

Research

Xifeng Wu, M.D., Ph.D.
Named Director of the newly created Center for Translational and Public Health Genomics
Ludmila Cofta-Woerpel, Ph.D. 
Awarded CPRIT funds for her project to improve delivery of tobacco cessation treatments by primary care physicians.

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