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Researchers at Science Park focus on elucidating the cellular and molecular mechanism of carcinogenesis.
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Dr. Paul Wong studies the mechanisms of virally-induced and ATM-mediated immunosuppression, neurodengeneration and cancer. Shown here is mouse cerebellum following immunohistological processing.
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Investigators in Dr. Dean Tang's laboratory study how cancer stem cells effect tumor progression, metastasis and progression. -
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Dr. Ellen Richie studies the molecular mechanisms of thymic development. Shown here are mouse whisker cells visualized by an early epithelial cell marker.
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Researchers in Dr. Mark Bedford's laboratory investigate how protein-protein interactions modulate transcriptional control and DNA damage repair. -
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Transgenic mice are a critical component of the research program at Science Park. -
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Dr. Richard Wood directs research investigating how DNA repair enzymes prevent cancer following exposure to carcinogens.
The Virginia Harris Cockrell Cancer Research Center at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Science Park, Department of Molecular Carcinogenesis is a basic science research component. Science Park is located in the Lost Pines region near Smithville, Texas. Our mission is to investigate the molecular biology of cancer and to develop means for cancer prevention and detection.
Support the mission of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Science Park to "make cancer history" on Saturday, May 12th by attending the second annual Cure on the Colorado fundraising event. This event takes place at Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park just outside of Smithville and features dinner catered by chef John Chabot, live and silent auctions and a double-set live show by The Marshall Ford Swing Band. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m., and the event ends at 9:00 p.m. Admission price per person is $25 pre-sale and $35 at the gate, which includes dinner, live entertainment, and access to the auctions. Sponsorships are also available for this event at levels of $5,000 (Diamond), $2,500 (Platinum), $1,000 (Gold), $500 (Silver) and $250 (Bronze), all of which include tickets to the event. Event organizers are also accepting tax-deductible items for the silent and live auctions. For information about these opportunities, call 512-237-9405.
The Center for Research on Environmental Disease, based at Science Park and funded by the NIEHS, was established to study the mechanisms by which environmental factors cause human disease and to develop methods for the detection, prevention and control of environmentally-related disease. In addition, the Center seeks to detect human exposure and monitor disease prevention strategies.