Research Programs
Research Programs
Wilmot’s investigators are organized into three multidisciplinary programs. With a framework of collaboration, scientists with diverse expertise study the mechanisms that fuel cancer, and the side effects and toxicities of cancer and its treatment. A major theme across all research programs is aging and cancer, leveraging longstanding strength at the University of Rochester and in response to the aging population in Wilmot’s 27-county catchment area. Woven through all Wilmot research is the Rochester ideal — that great science is linked to great teaching, and community service and engagement.
Cancer Prevention & Control
This program is focused on reducing cancer burden with prevention and by discovering supportive therapies for patients through survivorship.
Cancer Microenvironment
This program focuses on how tissue microenvironments control cancer initiation, progression, and resistance to treatment.
Genetics, Epigenetics and Metabolism
This program focuses on the
fundamental molecular and cellular underpinnings of cancer and its progression. Areas of emphasis include cancer genetics/epigenetics, aging, and cancer cell metabolism.