🧬 Cancer Biology Research in the NeuroBioImpact Lab

• The NeuroBioImpact Lab is committed to advancing undergraduate research in cancer biology, providing students with opportunities to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving cancer progression, therapy response, and resistance. Our research is designed to prepare students for graduate and medical programs while contributing meaningful insights to the broader biomedical community.

🔎 Research Focus Areas

1. Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Cancer

• Using human cancer cell lines (SW480, CHTN06, SB051, SB521) as experimental models, students investigate:

  • Oncogenic signaling pathways driving tumor growth and proliferation.

  • Apoptosis and cell death regulation in response to therapeutic compounds.

  • Oxidative stress and metabolic alterations associated with cancer progression.
    
    

2. Natural Products and Cancer Therapeutics

• Screening plant-derived compounds and dietary phytochemicals for anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, and anti-metastatic properties.

• Exploring how natural products can sensitize cancer cells to existing treatments and reduce therapy resistance.

3. Translational and Interdisciplinary Approaches

• Integrating molecular biology, pharmacology, and systems biology to identify potential therapeutic targets.

• Collaborating across disciplines to bridge basic research with clinical relevance.

📅 Current & Upcoming Research Projects (Fall 2025 / Spring 2026)

• TBA

🔄 Past Research Projects 

Lucia Suazo et al.

Evaluating Colorectal Cancer Responses to Garlic Extract. 

• Presented at Research and Creative Arts Day 2025 ( April 23, 2025) at Caldwell University. 

• Requires further data collection and analysis (2023–2024)

 Through cancer biology research, the NeuroBioImpact Lab empowers students to contribute to the fight against cancer while gaining the skills, knowledge, and professional networks needed to become the next generation of biomedical leaders.