Dr. Jorge Moscat

Professor

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Biography

Jorge Moscat is a Cancer Biologist specializing in the cellular and molecular mechanisms that control the initiation and progression of tumors. His laboratory's research primarily focuses on liver and colorectal cancer, where he has made significant contributions to understanding the metabolic and immunological landscape that affects tumors in response to immunotherapy. His work includes the identification and characterization of novel signaling molecules involved in cancer, particularly aspects of autophagy and the roles of PB1-containing signaling adaptors like p62/SQSTM1 and NBR1. Moscat has published numerous high-impact studies and has held various scientific leadership positions, including being elected as a member of the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organization. Before joining Weill Cornell Medical College, Moscat served in key leadership roles at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in La Jolla, California. He also has extensive experience as a professor at the University of Cincinnati Medical College, where he chaired the Department of Cancer and Cell Biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Homer T. Hirst III Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY

Leads research in oncology and pathology, focusing on cancer biology.

Deputy Director

— Present

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute • La Jolla, CA

Oversaw cancer center initiatives specializing in metabolism.

Chairman

— Present

Department of Cancer and Cell Biology, University of Cincinnati Medical College • Cincinnati, OH

Managed department operations and research agendas.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture