Damu Tang

Dr. Damu Tang serves as an Associate Professor (Part-Time) in the Faculty of Medicine at McMaster University. With over 30 years of academic research experience, Dr. Tang has published 150 papers in the last decade (303 total publications from 1993-2024) with 23 co-authors, demonstrating sustained scholarly productivity.

Dr. Tang's research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression, particularly in prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and breast cancer. Their work examines cancer stem cells, DNA damage response pathways, tumor suppressor genes (including RKIP, PTEN, BMI1), and biomarker discovery for cancer prognosis and treatment response. A significant portion of their research investigates how molecular networks influence cancer metastasis, therapy resistance, and patient outcomes.

Analysis of Dr. Tang's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on developing multigene panels for cancer prognosis, understanding immune interactions in tumor microenvironments, and identifying molecular targets for therapeutic intervention. Their work spans basic molecular mechanisms to translational applications, with recent papers published as recently as 2025 showing continued active research.

Dr. Tang has collaborated extensively with researchers at McMaster University including Cutz, Jean-claude (15 publications), Ingram, Alistair John (9 publications), and Krepinsky, Joan (7 publications), among others across various departments.

While specific grant information isn't listed in the VIVO database, Dr. Tang's extensive publication record suggests sustained research funding. Their teaching activities include instruction in MEDSCI 799 (Independent Study in Medical Sciences).