معرفی
Mikhail A. Nikiforov is a Professor of Pathology and Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, affiliated with the Duke Cancer Institute. His academic career spans interdisciplinary research bridging molecular biology, cancer biology, and biomedical engineering.
Education:
- M.S., Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia), 1992
- B.S., Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia), 1992
- Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1997
Research Interests: His work focuses on cellular signaling mechanisms, particularly GTP metabolism and its role in oncogenesis and drug resistance. He investigates pathways in multiple myeloma and melanoma, develops fluorescent sensors for intracellular GTP, and explores the unfolded protein response in cancer.
Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize molecular targeting in hematologic malignancies, metabolic regulation of tumor cell behavior, and innovative tools for cellular analysis. Topics include the ABCD1-ACOX1-MET/IGF1R axis, Th17 cell differentiation, and ELOVL6-mediated drug resistance.
Courses Taught:
- PATHOL 793: Research Independent Study
- BME 792: Continuation of Graduate Independent Study
- BME 791: Graduate Independent Study
- BME 644: Physiology for Engineers
- BME 590: Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering
- BME 570L: Introduction to Biomolecular Engineering (GE, BB, MC)
- BME 494: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
- BME 493: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
