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David Dankort is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University, specializing in molecular and cellular developmental biology, with a particular focus on cancer biology. His research investigates the mechanisms by which tumor cells evade growth restraints, which ultimately lead to uncontrolled proliferation and malignancy. Using advanced techniques in mammalian genetics, including genetically engineered mouse models and cell culture systems, his laboratory aims to define the roles of oncogenes, particularly RAS and BRAF, in the development and progression of lung cancer and melanoma. The lab explores how these oncogenes interact and lead to permanent growth arrest or cell death in primary cells, providing insights into cancer resistance mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions.
Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.