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Dr. Eri Srivatsan is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. He also serves as a member of the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and the Molecular Biology Institute. His research primarily focuses on cervical cancer, investigating the role of Human Papilloma Viruses (HPVs) in tumor development. Dr. Srivatsan's significant contributions include identifying cystatin E/M as a potential tumor suppressor gene involved in cervical cancer control and elucidating the mechanisms of drug resistance in head and neck cancer. His laboratory has developed models to explore the effects of curcumin, a compound derived from turmeric, in cancer therapy. He has published extensively in prestigious journals, detailing his findings on tumor suppressor genes, cell growth inhibition, and the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression and treatment resistance.
Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Leads research in cervical cancer and tumor suppressor genes.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.