Denise Hegan

Denise Hegan is a Research Associate 4 and Core Facilities Director in the Department of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale School of Medicine. She holds an MS from the University of New Haven. Her research focuses on small molecule DNA repair inhibitors and the application of marine-derived compounds in cancer therapy. A notable contribution is the discovery that a rare marine bacterial byproduct can induce DNA damage in cancer cells.

• Affiliations: Yale School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology

Her work bridges molecular biology, pharmacology, and translational medicine, with a focus on developing novel therapeutic strategies targeting DNA repair pathways. The 2014 study highlights her expertise in leveraging natural products for anticancer applications.