Madhuri Wadhera

Dr. Madhuri Wadhera is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science within the Department of Internal Medicine. Her research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of epithelial membrane protein 2 (EMP2) in cancer biology, reproductive medicine, and ophthalmology.

• Institution: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
• Department: Internal Medicine
• Academic Rank: Adjunct Associate Professor

Research Interests:
Dr. Wadhera’s work explores the role of the tetraspan protein EMP2 in:

• Angiogenesis and tumor progression in endometrial, breast, and brain cancers
• Maternal-fetal interface immunomodulation
• Pathological neovascularization in eye diseases
• Integrin-mediated signaling pathways
• Developmental programming of cardiometabolic diseases
• Therapeutic antibody development targeting EMP2

Publication Trends:
Her publications from 2019–2021 highlight EMP2 as a biomarker in gliomas and meningiomas, its role in placental angiogenesis, and therapeutic antibody applications for cancer and ocular diseases. Collaborative work spans oncology, reproductive immunology, and developmental biology.

Labs & Collaborations:
Dr. Wadhera collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in cancer research, reproductive medicine, and ophthalmology. Her work involves partnerships with institutions like UCLA and research on molecular pathways (FAK, Src, VEGF) and translational applications.