Dr. Amittha Wickrema

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Biography

Amittha Wickrema is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in Cancer Biology. His research focuses on the therapeutic responses associated with the splicing of erythroid transcription factors in myelodysplastic syndromes. He has authored several influential publications in major journals, contributing to the understanding of T lymphocyte enrichment and inflammatory immune signaling in hematopoiesis and malignant transformation. Among his notable works are studies examining the role of epigenetic modifiers in normal and aberrant erythropoiesis and the implications of BET inhibitors in enhancing fetal globin expression in erythroleukemia cell lines. Dr. Wickrema's research further delves into the challenges and advancements in clinical cell manufacturing and regulatory updates essential for islet allotransplantation.

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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Department of Philosophy