UTMThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · Microbiology & Immunology
Bullman Microbiota Lab
Susan Bullman · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Susan Bullman's lab at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center focuses on understanding the interactions between specific bacteria, particularly Fusobacterium nucleatum, and colorectal cancer. The team investigates how these bacteria alter the tumor environment and influence cancer progression and patient outcomes. Their research aims to uncover novel therapeutic targets that could improve cancer treatment and prevention.
Fusobacterium nucleatumtumor microenvironmentcolorectal cancerintratumoral microbiotabacterial communities
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate how Fusobacterium and co-infecting bacteria affect the tumor microenvironment.
AIM 02Map the spatial distribution of bacteria in colorectal cancer tissues.
AIM 03Understand host-bacterial interactions at the single-cell level.
AIM 04Examine the effects of bacteria on immune cell distribution in tumors.
Skills the Lab Values
spatial omics techniquesbacterial culturesingle-cell analysisimmunohistochemistryflow cytometry
Output against the department
Publications188top 35% of dept.170th of 486
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most publishedleast published
Citations34ktop 8% of dept.39th of 486
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most citedleast cited
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