Dr. Christopher Chidley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Chidley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University since September 2024. His research focuses on the role of transporter proteins in nutrient and metabolite import/export and their impact on cell physiology and response to chemotherapeutics. Utilizing unbiased genetic screening, cell, and animal models, along with biochemistry, cell biology, and analytical chemistry techniques, his lab identifies critical small molecule transporters in various environments, characterizes their functions, and explores the impacts of the tumor microenvironment on cancer metabolism. This research aims to guide the development of metabolic strategies to suppress tumor growth and support precision medicine efforts by revealing determinants of drug sensitivity.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-09-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Conducts research on transporter proteins and their role in nutrient metabolite import/export.

Instructor

— Present

Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology • Durham, NC

Instructs courses related to pharmacology and cancer biology.

Courses

PHARM 835: Innovations in Drug Development I&E 835: Innovations in Drug Development

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)