Dr. Eric Witze

Associate Professor

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Biography

Eric S. Witze is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cancer Biology at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his B.A. in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1994, and went on to receive his Ph.D. in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology from the same institution in 2003. His research focuses on the mechanisms by which Wnt signaling regulates cell polarity, particularly in the context of cancer progression. His lab has made significant contributions to understanding the non-canonical Wnt signaling pathway and its interaction with cell adhesion molecules, examining the palmitoylation processes involved. Witze's work on melanoma cells and the signaling pathways linked to Wnt5a offers insights into potential therapeutic approaches for resistant cancer phenotypes. He is dedicated to advancing the field of cancer biology by exploring novel pathways and therapeutic targets for cancer treatment, particularly through the modulation of signaling involved in cell polarity and migration.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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