Takeshi Shimamura, PhD, MS

Takeshi Shimamura, PhD, MS, is Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago. The Shimamura Lab focuses on the forefront of translational lung cancer research, utilizing high-quality in vitro and in vivo models to evaluate novel therapeutics. The objectives of his lab are to provide dynamic research opportunities for aspiring lung cancer researchers; conduct translational basic science research projects that address the needs of patients with lung cancer; and collaborate with researchers from various academic disciplines and industry to explore innovative strategies for assessing lung cancer and developing cutting-edge therapies.

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AACR Features Cancer Center

Research by University of Illinois Cancer Center members, trainees, co-authors and others at the University of Illinois Chicago will be featured at the American Association for Cancer Research (AAC…

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I-CHER Pilot Grant Research Project Awardees

The Illinois Cancer Health Equity Research (I-CHER) Center at the University of Illinois Cancer Center proudly announces its third round of pilot grant awardees and their research projects. The 202…

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AACR Features Cancer Center

Research by University of Illinois Cancer Center members, trainees and co-authors was featured at the recent AACR Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Details below. Session LBPO.ET01 – Late-B…

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