Responses to Targeted Therapy in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Physician-scientist laboratory seeking students interested in translational research in blood cancers.
Project description
Our lab studies cell signaling and epigenetic pathways in an aggressive form of bone marrow cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Our primary focus is on a subtype of AML with mutations in FLT3, which confer a worse prognosis. FLT3 inhibitors are effective, but not curative in FLT3 mutated AML. The overall goal of the lab is to develop better therapies to improve patient outcomes. We use techniques in molecular biology, flow cytometry, cell culture, and mouse models.
Project outcome
The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration.
Project details
| Length of commitment | To be determined by the student/mentor |
| Start time | Fall (August/September) Spring (January/February) Summer (May/June) |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-Person Project |
| Level of collaboration | Individual student project |
| Benefits | Academic credit |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students |
Project mentor
Pamela Sung
Assistant Professor
Roswell Park - Cancer Sciences
Phone: (716) 845-7739
Email: pamela.sung@roswellpark.org
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Preparation activities
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Keywords
Cancer, Pharmacology, Therapeutics, Roswell