Dr. Megan Mcnerney

Associate Professor

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Biography

Megan Mcnerney is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. She holds an MD and a PhD, specializing in pathology, genomics, and systems biology. Her clinical interests focus on cancer genomics and hematopoietic malignancies, with research emphasizing molecular diagnostics. Dr. Mcnerney's research explores genomic changes in blood cancers, particularly myeloid malignancies, to identify therapeutic vulnerabilities. Her lab employs a variety of functional genomics approaches and model systems to decipher the changes in the cancer genome. Her ongoing projects include studies on hematopoietic stem cell regulation and gene regulation in hematopoiesis, as well as the implications of contiguous gene syndromes in cancer and oncogenic signaling. Through her rigorous research, Dr. Mcnerney aims to advance understanding and treatment strategies for hematologic malignancies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the Field of Pathology, particularly in Cancer Genomics.

Awards

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Leukemia Lymphoma Society Scholar Award

2022-01-01
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Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring

2020-01-01
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American Cancer Society Research Scholar Award

2019-01-01

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Department of Philosophy