PhD
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences, BRITE
North Carolina Central University
Molecular Therapeutics
Area of Interest
Dr. Williams has a strong interest in identifying novel therapeutics across a number of disease indications. In particular, his lab focuses on the discovery of chemical modulators of the hedgehog pathway in cancer and developmental disorders. His lab is funded by the NIH, including as part of a multiple PI team that received a NIH Director’s Transformative R01 Research Award. His lab also has a focus on Inflammatory Breast Cancer from identifying potential therapeutics to raising awareness of the disease. He also has a strong interest in student training and workforce development.
Awards and Honors
- NCCU Merck Distinguished Professorship in Integrated Biosciences, 2020
- American Association Cancer Research MSI Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Award, 2009, 2010 and 2012
