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Shikhar Uttam, Ph.D., is a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh's UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, specializing in computational and systems biology. His research focuses on understanding the multifactorial complexity of diseased microenvironments, particularly in the context of cancer biology. The Uttam Lab employs discovery-driven, hypothesis-based research methods to characterize pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions, aiming to translate biological insights into clinical applications. The lab's work incorporates a hybrid wet/dry lab setup, bridging diverse disciplines such as cancer biology, immunology, molecular and cellular biology, bioimaging, image analysis, machine learning, and bioinformatics. By deconstructing the heterogeneity of tumor microenvironments, the lab seeks to overcome the twin challenges inherent to studying cancer progression and therapy responses.
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