Cellular and Biomolecular Projects

The basic unit of human life is the cell. Cells are made up of complex sets of macromolecules including proteins, oligosaccharides, and nucleic acids (i.e., RNA and DNA). Understanding cellular behavior at the molecular level is often the key to understanding human disease. Investigators working at the cellular and molecular level aim to use and expand their knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of cells. This fundamental knowledge guides the development of the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics.

• Mechanisms and Molecular Therapeutics for Autoimmune Disease
• Tumor Microenvironment, Immune Response, and Angiogenesis
• Novel Therapeutics for Endocrine Disorders
• Cell Adhesion in Cancer, Pathological Inflammation, and Drug Delivery
• Molecular Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis
• Ion Transport Across Biological Membranes
• Medicinal Chemistry and Small Molecule Antagonists
• RNA Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery