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Deborah Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Saskatchewan. She holds a BSc and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Manitoba. Her research primarily focuses on cell signaling mechanisms downstream of receptor tyrosine kinases and their role in breast cancer, particularly in relation to metastasis and drug sensitivities. Dr. Anderson's lab investigates the regulation of tumor suppressor protein PTEN and its impact on cellular survival and proliferation under the influence of signaling pathways such as PI3K. She is also studying the endocytosis, trafficking, and degradation of receptors to understand how cells modulate their signaling responses. Additionally, her research includes examining the function of the metastasis suppressor protein CREB3L1, contributing to the understanding of cancer biology and potential therapeutic approaches. As a Director and Senior Research Scientist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Dr. Anderson is committed to advancing drug discovery methodologies for breast cancer and training the next generation of scientists in cancer research.
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