Deok-Soo Son

Deok-Soo Son is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Meharry Medical College's School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology. His research focuses on the interplay between proinflammatory chemokines, obesity, and cancer progression, particularly in breast and ovarian cancers.

• Research Themes: Cancer Biology, Obesity
• Active NIH Grants: SC1CA200519 (PI), U54CA163069 (Full Project Investigator), P50CA098131 (Developmental Project Investigator)
• Center Affiliations: Center for Women’s Health Research, Health Disparities Research Center of Excellence

Son’s work explores mechanisms such as CXCR2 targeting in ovarian cancer and intermittent fasting’s effects on triple-negative breast cancer. He collaborates on neurotoxicity studies in microglia and tumor microenvironment dynamics.