A researcher in safety glasses, a white lab coat and blue protective gloves holds up a specimen container as she reads from a binder. A researcher in safety glasses, a white lab coat and blue protective gloves holds up a specimen container as she reads from a binder.

Cancer Research Center

Breaking Down the Biology of Cancer

Researchers at the UAlbany Cancer Research Center are working to better understand the genetic and environmental causes of cancer, while providing in-depth training to early-career scientists. 

Using state-of-the-art technologies, faculty and students focus on the underlying biology associated with tumor initiation and progression, as well as the development and evaluation of chemo-preventive regimens and therapeutic approaches for common cancers.

Our dedication to advancing cancer research while educating the next generation of scientists is demonstrated by various awards, including a $1.7M grant from the National Cancer Institute to study the role of nutrition in breast cancer.   

You can support our efforts to eliminate cancer by contributing to the Fund for Memory and Hope. Gifts of any amount are most welcome.  
 

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Public Health Approach

The Cancer Research Center is housed within UAlbany’s School of Public Health, which was founded in partnership with the New York State Department of Health — a close connection that makes the Center unique among cancer research facilities in the U.S.

Our faculty provide a collaborative research environment to foster graduate students and postdoctoral fellows' training in cancer biology.

Explore our master's and doctoral programs in Biomedical Sciences and Environmental Health Sciences.
 

 

Comprehensive Research

Faculty at the Cancer Research Center address a variety of topics related to cancer, including: 

  • Understanding the molecular actions of natural products including vitamins and dietary components 

  • Defining the genomic and molecular events associated with progression of early-stage disease to aggressive cancer 

  • Exploring whether exposure to silver nanoparticles — which can be found in a wide variety of household products—can lead to the development of cancer 

  • Identifying and understanding the genetic susceptibilities of cancer cells 

  • Investigating Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to explore genetic and immunologic links between ME/CFS, autoimmune disorders and cancer 

 

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Weekly Scientific Discussions

Cancer Research Center Journal Club: Campus community members gather to watch a student, postdoc or faculty member present a paper of interest. Join us for a lively scientific discussion at 11 a.m. Tuesdays in the Cancer Research Center’s Massry Conference Room.  

Friday Research Talks: Join students, faculty and staff members for networking and informal conversations about ongoing research projects. These discussions are held at 11 a.m. Fridays in the Cancer Research Center’s Massry Conference Room.  

 

Renowned Lecture Series

Established through the generosity of Daniel J. Hogarty and the Hogarty Family Foundation, the annual Hogarty Lecture at the Center Research Center provides information to the community about a broad range of topics related to cancer.

Experts have previously spoken on cancer control in the 21st century, aging and cancer, inflammation and cancer progression, and combatting the tobacco epidemic.

 

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Our Researchers

Douglas S. Conklin
Associate Professor
School of Public Health; Department of Biomedical Sciences; Cancer Research Center; The RNA Institute
Jason Herschkowitz
Associate Professor
School of Public Health; Department of Biomedical Sciences; Cancer Research Center; The RNA Institute
Igor Kuznetsov
Associate Professor
School of Public Health; Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics; Cancer Research Center
Bum-Kyu Lee
Assistant Professor
School of Public Health; Department of Biomedical Sciences; Cancer Research Center
Roxana Moslehi
Associate Professor
School of Public Health; Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics; Cancer Research Center
Ramune Reliene
Associate Professor
School of Public Health; Department of Environmental Health Sciences; Cancer Research Center
JoEllen Welsh
Distinguished Professor, Empire Innovation Professor
School of Public Health; Department of Biomedical Sciences; Department of Environmental Health Sciences; Cancer Research Center; The RNA Institute
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1 Discovery Drive
Rensselaer, NY 12144
United States