Dr. Yang [HHMI Fellow] is developing theoretical models and quantitative experiments to capture the fundamental principles that govern the robust oscillations in early embryonic cell cycles. These principles may reveal a better understanding of cancer development and new possibilities for therapeutic intervention.

 

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Project Title: "Nonlinear coupling of positive and negative feedback loops in Xenopus early embryonic cycles"

Institution: Stanford University

Sponsor(s) / Mentor(s): James E. Ferrell, MD, PhD

Cancer Type: All cancers

Research Area: Proliferation/Cell Cycle