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Funded Research and Projects Basic Science Labs

The SON basic science laboratories are equipped for state-of-the-art cell culture, molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy and protein chemistry studies.

Three SON faculty have basic science research programs aimed at understanding mechanisms underlying wound healing and cell migration, chronic demyelinating disorders and tumor resistance to cancer chemotherapy.

Scientists in this lab focus on research related to: 1) the effect of drug combinations on cancer cells; 2) cell differentiation and migration; and 3) proliferation with a variety of cell types.

Research Labs
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Sharon Lobert, PhD, RN
Long range goal:
to understand why tumors are resistant to antimitotic chemotherapy agents.

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Laree Hiser, PhD
Primary Research Focus:
to understand the cellular events that occur in response to demyelination. 

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Annette Wysocki, PhD, RN, FAAN
Research Focus:
understanding the biological mechanisms responsible for delayed healing in chronic wounds

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