A multi-disciplinary approach to cancer and novel rationally targeted therapies
Work in the Witkiewicz -Knudsen Lab focuses on defining how cancer hallmarks – deregulated proliferation in particular – impact the development and progression of cancer.
The lab takes a multi-disciplinary approach, taking advantage of the complementary expertise of the lab leads Agnieszka K. Witkiewicz, MD, in precision medicine and biomarkers, and Erik Knudsen, PhD, in cancer cell biology.
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Research focus
Current research is funded by the National Cancer Institute around research topics directly related to breast cancer and pancreatic cancer with emerging interests in gynecological malignancies.
Cell cycle heterogeneity in cancer
Using genetic screens, functional studies, and advanced tissue imaging to delineate “cell cycle dystopia.”
See the scienceER-positive breast cancer and CDK4/6 inhibitors
Understanding the mechanisms of resistance, identifying predictive biomarkers and guiding new therapeutic strategies.
Read moreTherapeutically targeting pancreatic cancer
Defining the genetic makeup of tumors, building patient-derived models to test hypotheses and using sophisticated approaches to interrogate clinical tissue specimens.
Read the researchBiomarker discovery and technology development
Identify healthy behaviors and interventions for cancer risk reduction.
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A promising new approach to cancer treatment
Recent research from the Witkiewicz-Knudsen Lab shows that targeting the cell cycle could overcome treatment resistance.
Join our team!
The Witkiewicz-Knudsen Lab is looking for post-docs and graduate students interested in mechanisms of tumor development/progression and precision approaches to cancer treatment. Much of our lab focuses on breast and pancreatic cancer, with an emphasis on taking fundamental research findings to the clinic.
Learn moreDr. Witkiewicz’s faculty affiliations
Dr. Knudsen's faculty affiliations
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Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263