Bernard E. Weissman, PhD
Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Co-associate Director, Cancer Research Training Education Coordination
About
Bernard E. Weissman, PhD, is a UNC Lineberger research member focusing on the role of activation of the KEAP1/NRF2 pathway in the initiation and progression of squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck, lung and skin. His lab is working to characterize novel NRF2 inhibitors in preclinical models to determine their efficacy for treating these cancers. He is the Co-associate Director for the UNC Lineberger Cancer Research Training Education Coordination (CRTEC) program.
UNC Lineberger Research Member
Cancer Genetics Research ProgramNews and Stories
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From loss to lab: a high school student at the center of cancer research
High school student Akhil Tumuluri joined a research project in the lab of UNC Lineberger’s Bernard E. Weissman, PhD, and has co-authored a manuscript on NRF2–RAS interactions in cancer.
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High school students explore cancer research careers at UNC Lineberger
UNC Lineberger hosted students from the Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School Academy of Biomedical Sciences for a half-day program of panel discussions, lab tours and hands-on learning.