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David Dankort is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University. He focuses on cancer research, particularly the mechanisms by which various oncogenes and tumor suppressors influence cancer evolution and progression. His lab utilizes mouse models to explore the complex genetic and molecular interactions involved in tumor formation, with an emphasis on the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway. In particular, his research seeks to define cooperating genes that contribute to tumor evolution, establish their importance in cancer progression, and identify the optimal cellular targets for therapeutic destruction of tumors. Dr. Dankort is keenly interested in the implications of genetic mutations in lung cancer and melanoma, and works with a broad array of genetic tools to advance understanding of these malignancies.
Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.