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According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 40.5% of people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetimes. Join us to learn how UC Davis researchers are driving breakthroughs in pancreatic, lung, and breast cancer. From uncovering the molecular mechanisms of cancer, advancing early detection, and developing innovative therapeutics, their work is shaping the future of cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes.
About the Speakers:
Wolf-Dietrich Heyer
Distinguished Professor and Chair, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Heyer studies how cells repair broken DNA using a process called homologous recombination, aiming to understand its role in preventing cancer and improving cancer treatments.
John Albeck
Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Albeck explores how cells use timing and patterns in signaling pathways to control behaviors like growth and survival, with the goal of improving treatments for cancer and other diseases.
Chang-il Hwang
Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Hwang investigates how genetic and epigenetic changes drive pancreatic cancer and uses lab-grown tumor models to find new treatment strategies.
About the Series:
Under the Microscope invites the public into the lab to meet the scientists, researchers, and experts driving discovery at every level of life on Earth. From breakthroughs in cancer biology and treatment to insights into how parental involvement shapes offspring behavior, each event features engaging conversations with leading UC Davis experts whose work is transforming our understanding of life.