Robert Benezra

Robert Benezra is a Professor in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at the Weill Cornell Medicine Graduate School of Medical Sciences, with strong affiliations to the Sloan Kettering Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His research program bridges fundamental cell biology with direct applications in cancer biology.

His primary research interests include:

• Molecular mechanisms of mammalian cell differentiation
• Role of Id proteins in tumor growth and vascular development
• Mitotic checkpoint control via the Mad2 gene
• Genome stability and chromosome segregation during mitosis

These areas contribute significantly to understanding cancer progression and identifying potential therapeutic targets.

While no specific publications or awards are listed in the current profile, his ongoing laboratory work suggests active research in oncogenesis and cell cycle regulation. He is likely involved in mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral researchers through the Tri-Institutional PhD programs.

Dr. Benezra's work is closely tied to the research ecosystem of the Sloan Kettering Institute, where his lab is presumably located. His contributions support the broader mission of integrating basic science with clinical cancer research.