Dr. Krukenberg [Fayez Sarofim Fellow] is studying the cellular regulation and function of the molecule poly(ADP-ribose). Poly(ADP-ribose) is a poorly understood molecule that is involved in many essential biological processes including cell division and cell death. By understanding the role of this molecule in both cancer and non-cancer cells, she will investigate new avenues for the design of more effective and selective cancer therapeutics.

 

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Project Title: "Understanding the cell biological function of poly(ADP-ribose) and its role in cancer "

Institution: Harvard Medical School

Sponsor(s) / Mentor(s): Timothy J. Mitchison, PhD

Cancer Type: All cancers, Breast

Research Area: Cell Biology