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Nancy Carrasco is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Cellular & Molecular Physiology at Yale School of Medicine. She holds a MD and MSc in Biochemistry from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), with postdoctoral training at the Roche Institute of Molecular Biology. Her research focuses on the Na+/I- symporter (NIS), critical for iodide transport in the thyroid and lactating breast. Key contributions include elucidating NIS's biochemical, biophysical, and physiological roles, along with translational studies linking NIS dysfunction to thyroid disorders and cancer.
- Education:
- MD, National Autonomous University of Mexico (1980)
- MSc Biochemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico (1981)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Roche Institute of Molecular Biology (1986)
- Research Interests:
- Mechanisms of iodide transport via NIS
- Roles of NIS in thyroid and breast physiology
- Impact of environmental pollutants (e.g., perchlorate) on NIS function
- Thyroid hormone biosynthesis and regulation
Awards and Honors: Carrasco has received prestigious awards including the Pew Award (Biomedical Sciences), Beckman Foundation Award, and election to the National Academy of Sciences (2015). She has delivered keynote lectures globally, including the Rose Pitt-Rivers Lecture in Scotland and the American Thyroid Association Plenary Lecture in Canada.
Labs and Collaborations: Her research lab at Yale explores NIS structure-function relationships, translational applications in cancer therapy, and environmental health implications. She collaborates with institutions worldwide, including Ben-Gurion University (Israel) and the European Thyroid Association.
