Department of Pharmacology
Cancer Biology Program
University of California- San Diego
Dr. Guan studies signal pathways within cancer cells. His work on tumor suppressors and and a geneA stretch of DNA that leads to the production of an RNA. The RNA is produced during the process of transcription. This RNA can be used to guide the formation of a protein via translation or can be used directly in the cell. called mTOR has lead to the development of a potential drug for the treatment of kidney (renal) cancer. Here he talks about his research and the future prospects for work in this field.
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About Dr. Guan
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What brought you to the USA?
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Would you like to return to China to do research?
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How did you become interested in scientific research?
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What does your current research focus on?
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What is the big picture for your research?
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How does your work translate into treatments for patients?
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Where do you see this research in 10 years?
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How are students involved in your lab?
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What advice do you have for students?
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