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David Shackelford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research involves basic translational cancer research, focusing on uncovering the molecular mechanisms driving carcinogenesis. He is dedicated to developing new in vitro and in vivo cancer models and identifying personalized therapies based on the genetic and molecular alterations of tumors. His primary expertise lies in signal transduction and the use of genetically engineered mouse models to study lung cancer, particularly the essential growth and survival pathways involved in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Shackelford integrates various techniques, including molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, and micro PET-CT imaging, to conduct preclinical studies that aim to analyze tumor development and therapeutic responses. His work has led to the development of multifaceted methodologies for identifying new therapeutics and translating bench discoveries into clinical studies.
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Los Angeles, CA, USA
Conducting research and teaching in the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine with a focus on cancer.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.