Professor Dr. Simon Schwoerer
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Biography
Simon Schwoerer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. His research primarily focuses on the role of nutrient availability and utilization in cancer biology, particularly how these factors regulate fibroblast cell plasticity and tumor-stroma interactions. The lab employs various models to investigate the dynamics of fibroblast functions under different environmental cues, emphasizing their relevance in pancreatic cancer where cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) create a desmoplastic stroma that drastically alters available nutrients. Schwoerer's work aims to unravel the metabolic processes driving cellular states and functions within tumors and inflammatory fibrotic diseases, with significant implications for therapeutic strategies in cancer treatment.
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Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Metabolism
2022-01-01 — 2022-01-01Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York
Conducted research on cancer metabolism with an emphasis on the metabolic regulation of tumor and stroma interactions.
Awards
Pancreatic Cancer Idea Development Award
Founders Award
Young Investigator Award
K99/R00 Pathway Independence Award
Requirements for University of Chicago
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Specialization Notes
Department of Philosophy