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Jessalyn Ubellacker is an Assistant Professor at Harvard School of Public Health, specializing in the intersection of metabolism and cancer biology. Her lab, the Ubellacker Lab, focuses on uncovering the metabolic vulnerabilities of metastatic cancer cells to develop innovative therapeutic strategies. By exploring lipidomic dependencies and investigating the mechanisms by which lipid availability in the tumor microenvironment influences cancer cell progression, her research aims to provide insights into preventing the spread of metastatic cancers. The lab employs various models, including melanoma, breast, and prostate cancers, utilizing genomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics to identify targets essential for lipid metabolism during metastasis. Ubellacker's work highlights the importance of oxidative stress in the metastasizing process and seeks to leverage these metabolic vulnerabilities to enhance treatment options for cancer patients.
Harvard School of Public Health • Boston, MA
Conducts research on the metabolic vulnerabilities of metastatic cancer cells and teaches students in the department.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).