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Cancer Biology and Immunology

Examining the molecular mechanisms of cancer with a focus on cancer cell signaling, cell growth, proliferation, and metabolism both in cancer cells and immune cells. 

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Physical Sciences of Cancer

Developing novel, imaging-based approaches for early detection of cancer, improved treatment responses, and new non-invasive, image-based tumor biomarkers.

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Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention and Control

Enhancing our understanding of the environmental, genetic, and psychological variables driving cancer (etiology, risk, prevention, diagnosis, and prognosis).

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Cancer Types

A comprehensive listing of the types of cancer under active research along with contact information for affiliated faculty.

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Shared Resources for Researchers

Michigan State University provides access to many core facilities and shared resources across the campus in support of research.

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