University of Illinois Chicago · PharmacologyOvarian Cancer Research Unit
Joanna E Burdette · Chicago, Illinois
Research Focus
Dr. Joanna Burdette's lab studies ovarian cancer, specifically the interactions between the ovaries and fallopian tubes and how ovulation influences cancer development. They use advanced models to examine how hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can impact tumor growth and migration. By developing innovative technologies, they aim to uncover ways to prevent and treat high-grade serous ovarian cancer, which is among the most deadly types of ovarian cancer.
ovarian cancerfallopian tubeovulationtumor initiation3D organotypic cultures
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how ovulation contributes to tumor initiation in the fallopian tube.
AIM 02Examine the impact of ovarian secretions on tumor proliferation and transformation.
AIM 03Study mechanisms of tumor cell colonization of the ovary.
Skills the Lab Values
3D cell culturemicrofluidicscell line engineeringproteomicsorganoid culture
Output against the department
Publications344top 21% of dept.95th of 462
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Citations6.7kbottom 47% of dept.245th of 462
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