معرفی
Yash Chhabra, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Cancer Signaling and Microenvironment (CSM) department at Fox Chase Cancer Center. His research focuses on receptor biology, particularly the Growth Hormone Receptor (GHR), and its role in cancer and cellular dysfunction. He investigates how genetic and environmental factors influence GHR signaling, with implications for therapies targeting metabolic and age-related oncological conditions.
Education:
- PhD (Summa Cum Laude), Biochemistry and Cell Biology, The University of Queensland, Australia (2014)
- MSc (GPA: 7.0/7.0), Biotechnology, The University of Queensland, Australia (2009)
- B. Tech (Score: 89.11%), Biotechnology, Sathyabama Deemed University, India (2007)
Research Interests: Dr. Chhabra’s work bridges cancer biology, aging, and precision oncology. He explores how the microenvironment (fibroblasts, stromal cells) influences melanoma metastasis and dormancy, particularly in age- and sex-dependent contexts. His lab uses innovative mouse models and quantitative imaging to study GHR-driven pathways in glucose metabolism and tumor progression.
Publications Trends: His articles emphasize melanoma dormancy, fibroblast-driven therapy resistance, and GHR signaling’s role in metabolic disorders. Recent work highlights age-related changes in fibroblasts enhancing melanoma aggressiveness.
Awards:
- 2023 Boomerang Award
- 2019 Society for Melanoma Research Travel Award
- 2015 Dean’s Research Higher Degree Award
Grants & Lab: His lab integrates gender medicine and geroscience to advance precision oncology. Collaborations focus on stromal-epithelial interactions and vascular integrity in tumors.
