Dr. Emanuele [Philip O'Bryan Montgomery, Jr., MD, Fellow] is working to identify the molecules involved in repairing DNA damage.  Since defects in DNA repair processes cause cancer, these studies will further elucidate the causes underlying cancer initiation.

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Project Title: "Identification and characterization of proteins with altered stabilities in response to DNA damage"

Institution: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Sponsor(s) / Mentor(s): Stephen J. Elledge, PhD

Cancer Type: All cancers

Research Area: Cancer Genetics