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Dr. Faubert leads a research laboratory focused on understanding metabolic reprogramming—alterations in metabolic flux within malignant cells that support cancer cell survival, growth, and progression. The Faubert lab has extensive expertise in in vitro and in vivo metabolic analysis and direct measurement of tumor metabolism during operations. To achieve a comprehensive understanding of metabolic pathways in cancer, Dr. Faubert's team employs a wide array of mass spectrometry platforms alongside advanced methodologies such as isotope tracing, metabolomics, and metabolic flux analysis. This combination of tools allows the lab to dissect the metabolic programs driving malignant phenotypes at both cellular and systemic levels. Complementing biochemical techniques, the lab also uses molecular imaging technologies to noninvasively monitor tumor metabolic states in vivo. This dual approach enables the investigation of the metabolic heterogeneity displayed by different tumor types and stages. Dr. Faubert’s recent work is exploring the metabolic alterations that occur throughout the metastatic cascade, aiming to uncover novel vulnerabilities that can be targeted therapeutically.
Department of Philosophy