Channing Der is an expert in the field of so-called RAS genes, which play an important role regarding the control of cancer cell growth. The oncologist, who holds a professorship at the University of Carolina in Chapel Hill, continues his research at the Institute of Pathology at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The aim of Der's research project is to improve the treatment of tumor patients, establishing a more personalised and effective therapy.
More about Channing Der
Read Channing Der's contribution "The Elephant in the Room" about the cancer-causing RAS gene and disappointments in research in our series "Elephants & Butterflies - Science in a nutshell".
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Short Vita
Since 2019
Einstein Visiting Fellow at Berlin Institute of Health
Since 1995
Professor of Phamacology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1981-1985
Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School (Pathology) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
1981
Ph.D. University of California, Irvine in Microbiology
Einstein Questionnaire
"Please close your eyes and think about your research project. What do you see at first?" All questions & answers by Channing Der
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