Mal, Asoke K., PhD

Department of Cell Stress Biology
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
Ph.: (716) 845-4133
Fax: (716) 845-3944
E-mail: asoke.mal@roswellpark.org

Current Research Program

The role of histone modifications in epigenetic reprogramming of skeletal muscle differentiation

Epigenetic mechanism regulating human rhabdomyosarcoma development

Identifying of MyoD modulators by screening a small chemical molecule library

For a complete list of Dr. Mal's publications, please visit Publications .

Profile

Dr. Asoke K. Mal joined the staff of Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) in 2008, as Assistant Professor of Oncology, Department of Cell Stress Biology.

Dr. Asoke Mal earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Calcutta, India in 1992.

Dr. Asoke Mal’s research interest focuses on broad but highly integrated areas of study. The epigenetic gene regulation program involves identifying epigenetic changes and deciphering mechanisms as potential target strategy for therapy. The drug discovery program involves searching small molecules for their therapeutic application. Both programs are aimed at therapeutic applications for muscle-associated tumors and degenerative diseases.

Dr. Asoke Mal is a member of the American Association of Cancer Research and American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Dr. Mal has authored or co-authored more than 8 journal publications