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The Molecular Oncology Laboratory
The Molecular Oncology Laboratory is dedicated to advancing cancer research by unraveling the genomic landscape of response and resistance to cancer therapies, with a focus on immunotherapies. Our mission is to comprehensively study the genomic wiring of tumor and immune system interactions and bridge scientific discoveries with clinical cancer care. Through cutting-edge integrative genomic, transcriptomic, single-cell, and liquid biopsy analyses, we aim to capture tumor evolution as the cancer cells undergo therapy-imposed bottlenecks and translate the lessons learned into interventions that improve the clinical outcomes of individuals with cancer. We have a keen interest in developing and applying analyses of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for minimal residual disease detection and therapy monitoring, with the ultimate goal to inform ctDNA-interventional clinical trials.
People
Meet the Team
Our laboratory is home to investigators, post-docs, PhD students, medical students, oncology fellows, staff, and other collaborators from multi-disciplinary fields who are driven to study how the intersection of cancer genomics and immunotherapy can advance precision oncology.
Research
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Our research spans the spectrum of tumor clonal evolution, utilizing cutting edge sequencing technologies coupled with computational analytical frameworks to probe the molecular intricacies that determine therapeutic outcomes and translate them cancer interception strategies.
Lab News
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Unraveling the evolving genomic landscape of cancer during therapy goes through a long journey of learning… Here’s what’s been happening lately in our lab!
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Published in @CD_AACR ahead of #AACR24 our vision for pushing the boundaries of #liquidbiopsies through transformative technologies and clinical implementation for early precision intervention.
@velculescu @HopkinsThoracic @AACR
https://doi.org/10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-0037
Visit our @isliquidbiopsy ISLB booth at #ESMO24 to know the new member opportunities and events! Became a member!
#ISLB24 in Denver!
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“When “l” is replaced by “WE” illness becomes WELLness”-MLK
WELLNESS - Something that we can’t lose sight of for our pts/ their caregivers& for ourselves. Enjoyed unwinding & having fun w/ my Thoracic family last night. 🫁
Getting ready to close out #WCLC2024 #lcsm @IASLC
Wonderful interactions at the @IASLC #WLCL24 dinner last night, always a treat to converse with dynamic early-career investigators who are passionate about #liquidbiopsies! @BrunaPellini cannot wait to work more closely with you within the @isliquidbiopsy educational committe!
⭐️What an absolute pleasure to be around @ValsamoA 🤩 I remember reading her papers in #liquidbiopsies when I was a fellow and thinking how brilliant she was. It turns out she is not only a brilliant scientist but an amazing person! Thanks for being a role model for many woman in…
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Dual Insights in a Blood Draw: Cancer and Immune Cell Footprints in Blood Tests Capture Immunotherapy Outcomes and Toxicity for Patients with Lung Cancer.
Dual Insights in a Blood Draw: Cancer and Immune Cell Footprints in Blood Tests Capture Immunotherapy Outcomes and Toxicity for Patients with Lung Cancer.
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Trainee Research Day 2024
We are excited to share the outstanding posters presented by our team at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Trainee Research Day, which took place on April 24, 2024. Our researchers showcased innovative projects that are making a significant impact on cancer...
Dual Insights in a Blood Draw: Cancer and Immune Cell Footprints in Blood Tests Capture Immunotherapy Outcomes and Toxicity for Patients with Lung Cancer.
Dual Insights in a Blood Draw: Cancer and Immune Cell Footprints in Blood Tests Capture Immunotherapy Outcomes and Toxicity for Patients with Lung Cancer.
Our team is headed to #AACR24!
We are thrilled to announce that our team is headed to #AACR24!
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