Professor Dr. Veena Sangwan

Biography

Veena Sangwan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at McGill University. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of oncogenesis and the development of novel therapies for solid tumors, with a particular emphasis on hard-to-treat pancreatic and gastroesophageal cancers. She has developed clinically annotated sets of reagents, including organoids, patient-derived xenografts, and primary cell lines, to create models that address clinically relevant research questions in the field of gastrointestinal cancer. Her work aims to improve understanding of cancer biology and develop new treatment options for patients.

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