Dr. Kirill Rosen

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Biography

Kirill V. Rosen is a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Dalhousie University. He has a strong research interest in cancer biology, focusing on mechanisms involving oncoproteins like Ras and beta-catenin that promote colorectal cancer. His work also investigates how the ErbB2/Her2 oncoprotein drives breast cancer. Specifically, Dr. Rosen studies how cancer cells detach from the extracellular matrix (ECM) and survive, whereas normal epithelial cells are typically killed under similar conditions. His research is pivotal in recognizing the mechanisms of tumor growth, providing insights into potential targets for novel cancer therapies. Dr. Rosen collaborates with oncologists and pathologists across various cancer centers in Atlantic Canada, allowing access to state-of-the-art facilities for genomic, proteomic, and imaging studies. He is actively involved in mentoring postdoctoral fellows and research assistants in his lab and has a track record of producing influential publications in peer-reviewed journals, contributing valuable knowledge to the field of molecular cell biology.

Research Interests