Director, Rush University Cancer Center Biorepository
Associate Professor,
Department of Cell & Molecular Medicine,
Rush Medical College
Director, Rush Biomarker Development Core
Director, Rush Translational Cancer Research Graduate Program
Education
PhD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BS, Eckerd College
Research Areas
My research is primarily focused on the development of novel diagnostic tests based on ‘Omic’-level profiling of patient specimens and/or mechanistic insights for pathophysiology. As the Director of Rush Cancer Center Biorepository, I oversee the collection and annotation of patient specimens to support translational research projects and clinical trials that are ongoing in the Rush University Cancer Center. My role at the Director of the Rush Biomarker Development Core has me overseeing a state of the art facility for the discovery and development of novel biomarkers for diagnostic applications. Platforms supported include quantitative mass spectrometry and custom Luminex immunoassays with accompanying laboratory automation and skilled personnel to permit very high-throughput biomarker discovery, assay development (with analytical validation), and routine specimen processing.