Project Description Our research focuses on the role of the gut microbiome in various conditions, including alcohol-associated liver disease, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, liver fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and colon and liver cancers. Additionally, we explore the therapeutic potential of cannabidiol in treating liver diseases and neurological disorders. A key area of interest […]

      Project Description Using large state-of-the-art databases, we are studying relationships of abnormal DNA hypermethylation and hypomethylation in cancer to transcription. This research is uncovering insights into the functionality of these aberrations by comparing normal developmental changes in DNA methylation, chromatin epigenetics, and gene expression to those in cancer. Our findings are relevant […]

Project Description Aging and Prostate Cancer: Dr. Zhang has a long-standing interest in prostate cancer, particularly in aging’s contribution to prostate carcinogenesis and the efficacies of candidate aging-associated prostate cancer interventions. We are currently working on (1) identifying associations between Th17/Treg ratio alteration and human PCa progression associated with advanced aging; (2) defining how aging-associated […]

Asim B. Abdel-Mageed, DVM, PhD, School of Medicine Project Description While his long-standing translational research interests focus on molecular determinants of prostate cancer progression and prostate cancer health disparities, his current research also focuses on understanding the role of tumor-derived exosomes in mediating prostate cancer progression, with special emphasis on racial disparity of prostate cancer. Importantly, his research […]

Project Description Will receive training in Drosophila genetics, molecular biology and microscopy. Will assist postdocs and graduate students in performing research using the Drosophila model to understand how tumors grow and interact with other tissue organs to cause systemic effect. Project Details Time, eligibility, and other details Expected workload Skills required Who is eligible Tulane […]

Project Description Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Dr. Abd Elmageed’s current research focuses on elucidating the role of signaling and tumor microenvironment on adipose-derived stem cells in prostate cancer (PCa). He is also investigating the differential expression profile of […]