Frank G Ondrey

Frank G Ondrey is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on head and neck cancer, carcinogenesis, chemoprevention, and oral preneoplasia. He actively contributes to clinical research and cancer prevention strategies.

• University of Minnesota - Professor, Otolaryngology
• NIH National Cancer Institute - Principal Investigator

Research Interests: Dr. Ondrey's work centers on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), with emphasis on molecular mechanisms (e.g., nuclear receptor expression, interleukin-8, P16) and chemopreventive agents like metformin and pioglitazone. He also studies clinical trial accessibility in Minnesota and biospecimen collection safety.

Publications Trends: Recent studies span molecular oncology, cancer diagnostics, preventive clinical trials, and medical education for cancer trainees. Collaborative work includes immunology, tumor biology, and SDG-related health equity initiatives.

Projects and Grants
• Role of LDH in HNSCC (2024-2025)
• Cancer Center Support Grant (2024-2029)
• InACT-MN Cancer Trials Access (2023-2028)
• M4OC-Prevent 2.0 Oral Cancer Trial (2022-2025)