PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
Professor, Department of Pharmacology
UNC-Chapel Hill
Cancer Cell Biology
Area of Interest
Cell Cycle Control in Human Cells
Our lab studies the regulation of the mammalian cell cycle with a particular focus on the cell cycle phase transitions related to DNA replication, genome stability, and cell cycle exit. Projects employ live cell imaging and single cell analysis in addition to molecular genetics and biochemistry. Ultimately we hope to achieve a greater understanding of normal cell cycle control so that future therapeutic tools related to regeneration and cancer treatment can be developed.
Awards and Honors
- Recipient of the Jefferson-Pilot Fellowship in Academic Medicine
News and Stories
UNC Lineberger provides $1.3 million in developmental research grants
More than $1.3 million in UNC Lineberger developmental research grants were awarded to 13 faculty members and one postdoctoral trainee this spring.
Researchers learn how cancer cells divide despite treatment
Researchers in the lab of Jean Cook, PhD, have identified the cellular processes that occur when you take a cancer drug meant to stop rapid cell growth in tumors.
