Kathleen Gallo

Kathleen Gallo is a Professor at the Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, affiliated with the Neuroscience Program, Cell & Molecular Biology Program, and BioMolecular Science Gateway. Her research focuses on signaling pathways governing cancer progression, particularly in triple-negative breast cancer, glioblastoma, lung cancer, and melanoma.

Research Highlights:

• Investigates MLK3 and mixed-lineage kinase family roles in tumor proliferation, invasion, and metastasis.
• Uses 3D organotypic assays, mass spectrometry, and animal models to study cancer signaling.
• Collaborates with labs in Pharmacology & Toxicology and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics to develop therapeutic strategies.

Recent Publication Trends:

• Focus on kinase signaling in cancer progression.
• Mechanistic studies in glioblastoma and melanoma drug resistance.
• Multi-omic approaches to identify prognostic biomarkers in glioblastoma.

Labs & Collaborations:

• Leads the Gallo Laboratory.
• Collaborates with Conrad Lab (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) on endocrine-resistant breast cancer.
• Partners with Neubig Lab (Pharmacology & Toxicology) for melanoma therapies.