Gillison Laboratory
Maura Gillison, M.D., Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
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Areas of Research
- Head and Neck Cancer
- HPV
The primary research of the the Gillison Laboratory focuses on the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in head and neck malignancies. The goals of our work are to understand the mechanisms of HPV interacted with oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs), identify biomarker of response and drug sensitivity and molecularly targeted agents, and translate laboratory discoveries into novel clinical trials.
In memory of Maura Gillison, M.D., Ph.D.
In memory of Maura Gillison, who passed away July 21, 2026, contributions may be made to support her ongoing research. On the online gift form, please select “I’d like to choose where my donation will go” and then “Other” and enter “Gillison Research Memorial” in the box to the right. Contributions may also be mailed to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486. Please include "Gillison Research Memorial" in the check’s memo section.
Research
The Gillison Laboratory uses an integrative approach of genomics (including single cell technology) and proteomic analyses of human OSCCs, and an extensive collection of HPV positive OSCC cell lines, to advance the understanding of head and neck malignancies.
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Research Areas
Find out about the four types of research taking place at UT MD Anderson.