DEPARTMENT OF
CANCER BIOLOGY
Creating research and training programs to enhance cancer research, education, and care for patients.
Overview
The Cancer Biology Department is the home of a dynamic, collaborative, and highly interactive faculty with cutting-edge research programs that span a wide range of cancer-related topics.
Every new discovery and success in our laboratories-big and small-is putting our dreams of eradicating (or controlling) cancer closer than ever to reality. We hope you will join us in our fight against cancer through basic and translational research at this most opportune and exciting time.
Latest News
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Waltz!
Dr Susan Waltz, Professor in the COM Department of Cancer Biology, has been awarded a competitive renewal of a Veteran’s Affairs Merit award. The Merit award is entitled “Ron receptor tyrosine kinase signaling in breast cancer.” The study will examine the role of tumor cell intrinsic RON receptor tyrosine kinase expression promoting the progression of breast cancer progression through effects on both the tumor proper and the tumor microenvironment. The award was originally funded in 2010 with funding slated to continue through 2027.
Congratulations Dr. Waltz!
Contact Us
Department ofCancer Biology
Vontz Center for Molecular Studies
3125 Eden Avenue
PO Box 670521
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0521
Mail Location: 0521
Phone: 513-558-2745
Fax: 513-558-1190
Email: Cancer Biology Dept.