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Anatoly Zhitkovich is a Professor of Medical Science at Brown University, specializing in cellular stress responses and DNA repair mechanisms. His research focuses on understanding how DNA damage caused by environmental factors and chemotherapeutic agents affects cancer cell behavior. Zhitkovich investigates the biochemical and genetic factors that regulate resistance to DNA damage-induced cell death, aiming to enhance the efficacy of cancer therapies. Key research themes include the link between DNA repair and cellular signaling networks, the role of mismatch repair proteins in sensing DNA damage, and the cellular responses triggered by anticancer drugs. His work has highlighted the significance of DNA-protein crosslinking in cancer and aging, illustrating how these interactions may contribute to both tumor growth and increased cancer risk over time. Zhitkovich is an active academic, involved in several funded research projects, and recognized for his teaching excellence in cancer biology courses.
Department: Department of Economics