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Kaloyan Tsanov is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago where his research focuses on metastatic disease, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. He aims to elucidate mechanisms that sustain metastatic tumors and identify corresponding vulnerabilities for therapeutic targeting. His laboratory specializes in pancreatic and gastric adenocarcinomas, utilizing innovative mouse models alongside functional genetics and multi-omic approaches to explore the interplay of genetic, epigenetic, and microenvironmental factors that contribute to metastatic tumors. His vision encompasses understanding the natural barriers to metastasis and the tumor–microenvironment interactions at metastatic sites, ultimately revealing principles that can be exploited to develop novel therapies tailored specifically for metastatic tumors. His previous training includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Tsanov's work is published in various scientific journals and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to cancer research.
University of Chicago • Chicago IL
Conduct research on metastatic disease and teach at the Department of Medicine.
Department of Philosophy