Faculty studying Molecular Oncology and Tumor Immunology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences focus on both cancer biology and tumor immunology. Our faculty study the molecular, genetic, cellular, and pathophysiological aspects of cancer and immunity, as well as translational discovery and clinical cancer biology. Coursework provides a solid foundation in all aspects of modern cancer biology and immunology and the interrelationship between the two disciplines.

As a PhD candidate, you conduct research that incorporates the study of animal models and human disease, as well as molecular, genetic, and cell biological approaches. Laboratory research opportunities run the gamut of basic and translational studies of cancer cell biology and include the following:

• applied approaches to cancer and immunity such as targeted tumor cell killing, tumor gene therapy, production of antitumor vaccines, and immunological and molecular approaches to cancer therapy, including immunotherapy
• basic studies of tumor initiation, progression, and metastasis over a wide range of cancer models, including lung, breast, prostate, bladder, and pancreatic cancer; melanoma; neuroblastoma; and leukemias
• bioinformatics approaches to identify transcriptional, translational, post-translational, and epigenetic alterations in bulk tumors and single cell sub-populations
• cancer cell metabolism
• cell cycle control
• function of oncogenes and tumor suppressors
• immune cell activation and function within tumors, and identification of novel immune-based cancer therapies
• immune cell trafficking within tumors, lymphatics, and the circulation
• maintenance of genome and chromosome integrity
• regulation of gene expression and signal transduction pathways
• regulation of protein degradation

Our faculty brings together investigators from across NYU Grossman School of Medicine who employ tools of molecular biology and genetics; sophisticated imaging technologies; and genome-wide genetic, chemical, metabolomic, and proteomic analysis of cancer and immunity.

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To learn more about research into molecular oncology & tumor immunology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, contact one of our Pre-Candidacy Faculty Advisors or Student Representatives.

For general information about graduate programs at Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, email Vilcek-Info@NYULangone.org.