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Christina Cho, PhD

Associate Research Scientist
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Associate Research Scientist

Biography

Cancer biologist studying the form and function of cellular and non-cellular components of the solid tumor microenvironment (TME). Previous work includes identifying novel mechanosignaling pathways activated by unfolded fibronectin fibrils and delineating a novel role for type I interferon-mediating signaling in cancer-associated fibroblast activation. Currently working on profiling the immune milieu within the TME to develop novel immunotherapies.

Education & Training

Postdoctoral Associate
University of Pennsylvania (2020)
PhD
Albany Medical College (2017)
BS
University of California-Los Angeles (2009)

Research

Overview

Previous research interests:

  1. Mechanosignaling within solid tumors: identifying the role of unfolded fibronectin fibrils in the cancer phenotype and drug resistance in non-small cell lung cancer
  2. Uncovering novel anti-tumorigenic activities of type I interferons
  3. Investigating the role of dyresgulated cholesterol biosynthesis in solid tumor progression

Current research interests

  1. Identification of novel cell surface receptors and/or ligands that control T cell response to tumor antigens
  2. Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying immune evasion during tumor progression
  3. Development of new immuno- and chemotherapies against human cancers

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Autoimmune Diseases; Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal; Digestive System Neoplasms; Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Precancerous Conditions; Skin Neoplasms; Stomach Neoplasms

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Christina Cho's published research.

Publications

2022

2021

2020

2019

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

  • honor

    Robert E. Leet and Clara Guthrie Patterson Trust Mentored Research Award

  • honor

    iBiology Share Your Research Competition Winner

  • honor

    Milstein Travel Award

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