Lab Head, Molecular Pharmacology and Chemistry
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Chiosis works to develop new drugs to treat cancer. In this interview she talks with us about her research into drugs that target proteins that act as molecular chaperones. She also addresses what is it like to be a female researcher in a field dominated by men.
Interview Questions
About Dr. Gabriela Chiosis
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13sec
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Why do you find research interesting?
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25sec
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When did you first experience lab research?
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1min
39sec
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What was your academic path as an undergraduate?
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37sec
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What is the focus of your current research?
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40sec
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What is a chaperone and how does it function in normal cells?
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2min
21sec
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How does your molecule work as an inhibitor?
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1min
3sec
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For which cancer types can this treatment be used?
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1min
21sec
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Have any of your compounds made it into clinical practices?
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53sec
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Do you involve graduate students in your research?
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1min
21sec
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