Dr. Jose Teodoro

Biography

Jose Teodoro is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at McGill University, where he specializes in tumor angiogenesis and apoptosis. His research focuses on identifying molecular pathways that limit tumor growth and understanding the mechanisms by which these processes become disrupted in cancer. A significant aspect of his work involves studying the role of the tumor suppressor gene p53 in inhibiting angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels essential for tumor development. It has been established that p53 mutations occur in approximately half of human cancers, linking its function to the regulation of vascularization in tumors. He leads projects that investigate p53-induced angiogenesis inhibitors as well as viral mechanisms for tumor cell destruction. Teodoro also explores the use of the viral protein Apoptin as a means of selectively inducing cell death in cancer cells, offering potential therapeutic avenues. His contributions to the field are supported by numerous publications on the subjects of cell cycle regulation and apoptosis, solidifying his reputation in cancer research.

Research Interests

Experience