Kevin B. Jones

Kevin B. Jones is a Professor of Orthopaedics and Adjunct Professor of Oncological Sciences at the University of Utah, where he leads the Huntsman Cancer Institute Sarcoma Disease Center and serves as Division Chief of Sarcoma Services in the Department of Orthopaedics.

Education:

• A.B. in Biological Sciences, Harvard University
• M.D., Johns Hopkins University

Research Interests: His work focuses on the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying sarcoma initiation, particularly in pediatric and translocation-driven cancers. He investigates how sarcomas—despite their rarity—contribute to fundamental cancer biology discoveries, such as oncogene and tumor suppressor gene identification.

Publications & Trends: His recent articles explore topics like fusion oncogenes, chromatin remodeling, and enhancer loop dynamics in sarcomagenesis. Research often integrates mouse models, functional genomics, and transcriptional regulation to address soft-tissue sarcomas and their role in cancer etiology.

Labs & Teams: Dr. Jones’s lab at the Huntsman Cancer Institute collaborates with the Molecular Biology Program, emphasizing sarcoma genetics and epigenetics, with funding from high-impact studies in orthopedic oncology and pediatric cancer.