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Dr. Paula M. Vertino is a distinguished academic holding multiple roles at the University of Rochester: Professor in the Department of Biomedical Genetics and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Wilmot Distinguished Professorship in Cancer Genomics, and Senior Associate Dean for Basic Research in the School of Medicine and Dentistry. Her research focuses on cancer epigenetics, gene silencing mechanisms, and cancer genomics, with emphasis on DNA methylation, histone modifications, and their roles in tumorigenesis.
Key contributions include studies on the interplay between epigenetic regulation and cellular invasion, the impact of exercise on cancer survivorship, and mechanisms of drug resistance in multiple myeloma. She has pioneered work on chromatin accessibility profiling and the role of transposon DNA in tumor progression.
Dr. Vertino’s work bridges basic science and clinical translation, with recent studies addressing aging-related cancer biology and the application of mobile health interventions in oncology. She holds the Wilmot Distinguished Professorship, a testament to her impactful contributions to cancer research.
Her interdisciplinary research involves collaborations across departments (Pathology, Genetics, Oncology) and institutions, addressing topics such as tumor microenvironment dynamics and epigenetic therapy development. She leads initiatives in basic research administration, shaping the strategic direction of translational science at the University of Rochester.
