University at Buffalo · Microbiology & ImmunologySun Lab
Yijun Sun · Buffalo, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Yijun Sun's lab focuses on understanding basal-like breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. They use advanced sequencing technologies and computational techniques to explore how this cancer progresses and to develop better prognostic tests and potential therapeutic targets. The lab aims to improve treatment options for patients and contribute to the overall knowledge of cancer biology.
basal-like breast cancermulti-region sequencingcancer progressionmachine learningprognostic evaluationsmolecular profiling
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop a prognostic evaluation system for basal cancer using multi-region sequencing data.
AIM 02Construct and validate a progression model to understand the dynamics of basal cancer development.
AIM 03Identify genetic determinants of basal cancer progression through comprehensive molecular analysis.
AIM 04Explore potential therapeutic targets based on the findings of molecular profiling.
Skills the Lab Values
DNA sequencingbioinformaticscomputational modelingdata analysismolecular profilingoncogenomicsstatisticsPythonmachine learning
Output against the department
Publications222top 28% of dept.136th of 486
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Citations8.1ktop 44% of dept.215th of 486
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