معرفی
Cai M. Roberts is an Assistant Professor in Pharmacology at Midwestern University, holding cross-appointments at the College of Dental Medicine-Illinois, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and College of Graduate Studies - Illinois. His research bridges cancer metastasis, drug resistance, and therapeutic innovation through epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) studies.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Irell and Manella Graduate School (2016)
- B.S. in Biochemistry, University of California - Davis (2011)
Research Focus:
- Investigating EMT-driven DNA repair and angiogenesis changes in ovarian cancer
- Elucidating paradoxical drug sensitivity/resistance dynamics during EMT
- Screening natural products (beta carboline compounds) as EMT inhibitors
- Collaborative CRISPR knockout and tumor microenvironment studies
Teaching: Directs pharmacology courses for Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), and Pharmacy programs, including the Introduction to Cancer Biology and Therapy course.
Professional Activities:
- Member of American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) since 2021
- Active in AACR since 2013
Publications: 15+ peer-reviewed articles focusing on EMT mechanisms, TWIST1 targeting, and DNA repair in ovarian cancer, with citations spanning pharmacology, molecular biology, and oncology.
