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Roles and Affiliations: Jong Woo Lee is a Research Scientist at the Yale Cancer Center and Yale University School of Medicine, primarily affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology). He is part of the Burtness Lab and collaborates with leading researchers like Barbara Burtness, Roy Herbst, and Akiko Iwasaki.
Education: Dr. Lee holds a PhD in Pathology/Cancer Biology from The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine (2007). He completed postdoctoral training at institutions including Yale University School of Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center, and Boston University School of Medicine.
Research Focus: His research centers on translational cancer therapeutics targeting cell cycle pathways and immune mechanisms. Key areas include combinational therapies for head and neck cancer (AURKA/WEE1 inhibition) and lung cancer (MEK/immune checkpoint blockade). He investigates tumor mutational burden (TMB), synthetic lethality, and molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression.
Collaborations and Impact: Lee's work bridges preclinical models with clinical applications, emphasizing drug combinations and biomarker discovery. His studies have advanced understanding of mitotic checkpoint inhibition and immunotherapy synergies in solid tumors.
Grants and Labs: While specific grant details are not listed, his affiliations with the Yale Cancer Center and collaborations suggest involvement in funded research programs. He is part of the Burtness Lab, focusing on head and neck cancer translational research.
