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Raluca Mihaela Gordan is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics at Duke University. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms behind DNA damage and repair, particularly in relation to cancer. Her recent work includes studies on the epigenetic landscape and how it influences smoking-induced mutagenesis and susceptibility to DNA damage. Gordan has published significant findings on the correlation between transcription factors and mutation hotspots in melanoma, highlighting the complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors in cancer development. Furthermore, she has explored the role of cooperative DNA-binding transcription factor proteins in regulating gene expression. Gordan has received multiple grants for her pioneering research, contributing to advancements in biomolecular tissue engineering and bioinformatics, and has participated in various training programs aimed at fostering new talent in these essential fields.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)