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Frank John Slack is the Shields Warren-Mallinckrodt Professor of Medical Research at Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on microRNA, a crucial aspect of post-transcriptional gene regulation. He has been a pioneer in the microRNA field, contributing significantly to our understanding of gene regulation in stem cell development, cancer, and aging. Among his notable achievements, he co-discovered the first known microRNA, let-7, which has implications in lung cancer and various other conditions. His work has illuminated the roles of microRNAs in cancer, revealing mechanisms by which they influence oncogenes and serve as potential therapeutic targets. Slack's lab continues to explore the comprehensive functions of microRNAs, aiming to understand their applications in combating cancer and aging-related diseases.
Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA
Leading research on microRNA and its implications in gene regulation, stem cell development, cancer and aging.
Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.