Dr. Jung Kwon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jung Woo Kwon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the molecular pathogenesis of renal cell carcinoma, exploring the histologic and molecular features of various types of tumors with a special emphasis on papillary renal cell carcinoma. Kwon has contributed significantly to the understanding of the TSC/mTOR pathway and its role in renal tumors, highlighting the implications of chromosomal losses in tumor behavior and metastatic potential. His work also encompasses a range of studies investigating the molecular characteristics of oncocytic tumors and aggressive renal cell carcinomas. Kwon frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals and is involved in clinical research aimed at improving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with complex renal neoplasms.

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Department of Philosophy