Overview

2008 Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Center Retreat Joint retreat of Cancer Biology and Genetics and Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Programs slide show

The mission of the Cancer Biology and Genetics (CBG) Program is to pursue research bridging basic and clinical aspects of the genesis, progression, prognosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer. Research at CBG will focus on molecular and genetic determinants of cancer predisposition, tumor development and metastasis, the nature of therapeutic targets and the basis for their response to therapy. It will draw from fundamental mechanisms of cell and tissue development and homeostasis, animal models of disease, and clinical samples and studies.

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Translational research will be the primary concern of many CBG members and permeate the research projects of all others. It is anticipated that this new program will grow to include a total of 18 members.