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Prostate Cancer

Program Leader: Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.

Overall Goals: to elucidate basic mechanisms of prostate growth and oncogenesis, with the ultimate goal of promoting new and effective strategies for the eradication of prostate cancer. Members’ wide range of research interests collectively optimize the chances of providing new insights into normal prostate biology and unraveling the molecular pathophysiology of prostate cancer.

Specific Goals:

  • To investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying normal prostate growth and differentiation and elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying prostate oncogenesis.
  • To build on fundamental knowledge to develop effective therapeutic approaches for the treatment of prostate cancer.
  • To improve the control of prostate cancer through early detection, chemoprevention and outreach and education.

    • This disease-based program is structured to improve interdisciplinary interactions and translational results.