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Erina Vlashi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her laboratory has discovered that cancer stem cells (CSCs) exhibit low proteasome activity, which can be harnessed to identify and track CSCs. Her research aims to explore critical questions about the metabolic characteristics and factors that influence the ability of non-CSCs to reprogram into CSCs. Throughout her career, she has authored several influential publications that have contributed to the understanding of CSCs in the context of radiation biology and breast cancer. Notable publications include studies on the metabolic differences between breast cancer stem cells and their differentiated progeny, and the impact of human papillomavirus status on radiation-induced dedifferentiation in head and neck cancer cells. Dr. Vlashi's work continues to pave the way for innovative approaches to cancer treatment and understanding tumor dynamics.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.