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Andrzej Dlugosz, MD, is a prominent figure in Cutaneous Oncology at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he serves as a Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cell Developmental Biology. He is also the Associate Chair of Dermatology and Associate Director for Basic Science at the Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Dlugosz has developed multiple genetically-engineered mouse models to explore fundamental questions in cancer biology, including the identification of cellular origins of cancer and the functions of oncogenic signaling in tumor maintenance. His research specifically focuses on basal cell carcinoma and Merkel cell carcinoma, particularly how these cancers are driven by Hedgehog signaling and viral associations. He is an active member of the Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design at the Rogel Cancer Center and has contributed significantly to the understanding of cancer microenvironments and the role of signaling pathways. His recent publications reflect a deep investigation into stem cell populations, aging, tumor immune microenvironments, and genetic alterations in relation to cancer progression.
Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.