Damon Runyon Researchers

Dr. Pimkin is identifying and characterizing the most critical transcription factors (proteins that regulate the function of genes), called core regulatory circuitries (CRCs), in various types of AML. This will provide new insights into the most critical mechanisms of AML survival and identify new targets for drug development. Preliminary data show that CRCs can accurately and reliably predict critical genes necessary for AML cancer cell survival, suggesting a practical way of identifying potential therapeutic targets. Dr. Pimkin hopes to create a unified understanding of the common and different ways in which AML subtypes arise, as well as create an unprecedented way of predicting common and subtype-specific AML vulnerabilities.