Dr. Blanton is focusing on the contributions of the X and Y chromosomes to immune cell gene expression and function. Since the immune system plays a crucial role in tumor biology and cancer treatment, this work will help illuminate differences between cancer susceptibility, progression, and treatments in men and women.
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Laura Blanton, PhD
Project title: "The impact of sex chromosome constitution on immune cell gene expression and function"
Institution: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
Named Award: Lallage Feazel Wall Fellow
Award Program: Fellow
Sponsor(s) / Mentor(s): David C. Page, MD
Cancer Type: All Cancers
Research Area: Genomics
