معرفی
Omer H. Yilmaz is an Associate Professor of Biology and Intramural Faculty at the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on understanding how dietary interventions influence intestinal stem cell function, cancer initiation, and regeneration. He holds a PhD and MD from the University of Michigan and a BS in Biochemistry and Physics.
- Affiliations: Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, MIT School of Science
- Education:
- PhD, 2008, University of Michigan
- MD, 2008, University of Michigan Medical School
- BS, 1999, Biochemistry and Physics, University of Michigan
His research explores the molecular mechanisms linking diet, stem cell behavior, and cancer. Key areas include the role of dietary fats in enhancing tumorigenicity, the impact of fasting on stem cell metabolism, and immune evasion mechanisms in early colorectal cancers. His lab uses organoid models and genomic tools to study intestinal regeneration and tumor formation.
Awards:
- AAAS Martin and Rose Wachtel Cancer Research Award (2018)
- Pew-Stewart Trust Scholar (2016-2020)
- Sidney Kimmel Scholar (2016-2020)
- Harold M. Weintraub Award (2007)
Advising & Grants: He mentors numerous students and researchers, with former trainees now at institutions like the University of Rhode Island and Harvard. His lab has received funding for projects on cancer metabolism, immune evasion, and stem cell biology.
Labs & Teams: The Yilmaz Lab collaborates widely, focusing on translational research to develop dietary and metabolic strategies for cancer prevention and treatment.
