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Wei Du is a Professor in the Department of Cancer Research at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms that regulate cell proliferation and differentiation, with an emphasis on cancer biology. Dr. Du's work employs Drosophila as a model system to explore the role of E2F transcription factors and their relationship with tumor suppressors like the Retinoblastoma Protein (Rb). His lab is dedicated to investigating how the loss of such tumor suppressors contributes to cancer progression and aims to identify novel therapeutic targets through genome-wide RNAi screening. He has an extensive background in biochemistry and molecular biology, holding a Ph.D. from Harvard University and having completed a postdoc at the Harvard Medical School/MGH Cancer Center. Dr. Du's numerous publications highlight his commitment to understanding the complex genetic and molecular interactions that underlie cancers, particularly through the lens of visual system development in Drosophila.
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