Dr. Norma Ybarra
Academic title(s):
Assistant Professor - Department of Oncology
Associate Member - Department of Medicine, Division of Experimental Medicine
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Current research:
Detection of different biomarkers present in serum or plasma samples and tissues that are related to radiation related toxicities or tumor malignancy.
In vivo and in vitro studies that involve the use of stem cells to reduce the side effects of irradiation.
Projects:
1. Radiosensitization of cancer cell lines.
2. Alternative therapies to reduce lung fibrosis in a rat model of radiation pneumonitis
3. Use of biomarkers to predict radiation-induced side effects
Selected publications:
Research areas:
Cancer