Professor, Departments of Oncology, Urology, Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, Medicine, Pathology, and Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
John's Hopkins School of Medicine
Dr. Nelson's research focuses on epigenetic changes in prostate cancer. Epigenetics deals with changes that affect the activity of a gene without changing the DNA sequence of the gene. The changes include DNA methylation and histone acetylation. Dr. Nelson also investigates how these changes can be targeted by cancer drugs.
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About Dr. Nelson
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What is cancer epigenetics?
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What is the focus of your current research?
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What are some recent findings in epigenetic cancer research?
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Do you involve students in your research?
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Are you involved in teaching in the classroom?
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What cancers are being treated currently with epigenetic drugs?
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What do you see for the future of cancer epigenetics?
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