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Maya Capelson, PhD
Dr. Capelson is investigating the role of “gene gates” (nuclear pores) in tumor formation and cancer progression.
Project Title: "Investigation into the role of the nuclear pore complex in chromatin function"
Institution: Salk Institute
Sponsor(s) / Mentor(s): Martin W. Hetzer, PhD
Cancer Type: Leukemias
Research Area: Chromatin Biology