Jamboor Vishwanatha

Jamboor Vishwanatha is a Regents Professor in Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC), and serves as Vice President for Minority Health and Health Disparities. He leads the Institute for Health Disparities within the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. His research focuses on cancer metastasis mechanisms and nanotechnology-based therapies, particularly targeting breast and prostate cancers.

Education:

• BS in Genetics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
• MS in Genetics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
• PhD in Biology, University of South Carolina

Research Interests:

• Molecular mechanisms of cancer progression, including roles of annexin A2 and MIEN1 proteins
• Development of nanotechnology platforms for targeted drug delivery (e.g., exosome-based therapies)
• Health disparities in cancer outcomes and access to clinical trials

Grants & Projects:

• NIH-funded work on AI/ML for health equity (AIM-AHEAD)
• UTSW Center for Translational Medicine collaborations (2023-2026)
• TX CEAL Consortium for community-engaged pandemic response (2021-2026)

Labs & Teams:

• Lead a lab studying cancer metastasis and therapeutic nanodevices
• Collaborates on projects linking protein signaling to cancer aggression