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Cancer

Cancer research aims to understand the complexities of cancer biology, investigating molecular mechanisms to develop innovative treatments. Utilizing advanced technologies like genomics and imaging, researchers collaborate to improve patient outcomes and find a cure for cancer.

 

Cancer Research Faculty Directory

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  •   Natalie Freeman, Ph.D.

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    Assistant Dean of Research

    Associate Professor of Biochemistry

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests

      • Retrospective data projects using the NIH All of Us Database.
      • Retrospective data projects using NIH National Lung Cancer Screening Trial.
        • Affiliated Staff: Amanda McCoy, MPH
      Laboratory Projects
      • Investigating flavonoid effects on melanoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and osteosarcoma.
    •   Contact Information

      WKNOX Bldg 1

      Phone: 865-338-5737
      Office Location: 237
      Email: natalie.freeman@lmunet.edu

  •   Adam Gromley, Ph.D.

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    Professor of Molecular/Cellular Biology

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    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests

      Laboratory Projects

      • Analyzing the Role of Centrosome Protein in the Development of Melanoma.
      • Analysis of Expression Levels of Key Centrosome Proteins in Cultured Sarcoma Cell Lines of Varied Origin.
    •   Contact Information

      Hamilton Math & Science Bldg

      Phone: 423-869-6698
      Office Location: 433
      Email: adam.gromley@lmunet.edu

  •   Zeynep Gromley, Ph.D.

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    Chair of Molecular Sciences

    Professor of Biochemistry

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests

      Laboratory Projects

      • Investigation of Mutations in the HECTD1 Gene in Various Epithelial Cancer Cell Lines.
    •   Contact Information

      Hamilton Math & Science Bldg

      Phone: 423-869-6792
      Office Location: 429
      Email: zeynep.gromley@lmunet.edu

  •   Debasis Mondal, Ph.D.

    Professor of Microbiology and Infectious Disease

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests

      Laboratory Projects

      • Laboratory projects investigating DMSO and COD-ME on prostate and pancreatic cancer cell lines.
    •   Contact Information
      WKNOX Bldg 1Phone: 865-338-5715
      Office Location: 238
      Email: debasis.mondal@lmunet.edu
  •   Jun Wang, M.D. Ph.D.

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    Associate Professor of Pathology

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    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Meta-analyses
        • Lung Cancer
        • Melanoma
    •   Contact Information

      WKNOX Bldg 1

      Phone: 423.869.6502
      Office Location: 240
      Email: jun.wang@lmunet.edu

  •   Anne Marie Zeller, D.O.

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    Associate Professor of Family Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Osteopathic approaches to cancer
    •   Contact Information

      WKNOX Bldg 1

      Phone: 865-338-5758
      Office Location: 217
      Email: annemarie.zeller@lmunet.edu