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Junior West is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan. Dr. West obtained his PhD from the University of Toronto in 2019 and has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine from 2019 to 2024. His research focuses on the function of epithelial barriers which are crucial in separating different body compartments and their impact on processes related to normal development, tumor formation, and metastasis. His lab employs various methods including mouse models, 3D organoid cultures, and live cell confocal microscopy to investigate the molecular mechanisms that lead to barrier breakdown and the ensuing consequences in epithelial remodeling. His work aims to provide insights into the roles of epithelial cells in cancer progression and metastatic behaviors.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching and research in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science