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Oral Cancer Research Center

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PURPOSE
We have developed a set of four interdependent research projects for an integrated, multidisciplinary Center, focused on the theme, "Mechanisms of Initiation of Oral Tumors." Each of the projects will look at some aspect of early events in the development or the invasion of oral tumors.
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PROJECTS
Project 1 - "Activation of Matrix Metalloproteinases"
Project 2 - "Expression of Human Papillomaviruses and Alteration of Host Gene Activity in Oral Tumors"
Project 3 - "Nutritional Effects of Tobacco/Alcohol Induced Cellular Changes Leading to Oral Cancer"
Pilot Project - "Identification of Tumor Antigens in Squamous Cell Carcinoma"
Core A - "Administration"
Core B - "Biostatistics"
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RECENT NEWS
Recent News connected to the Oral Cancer Research Center
Dr. Theresa V. Strong to join Center as the
Pilot Project Leader
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LINKS TO OTHER SITES
Links to other sites related to the Oral Cancer Research Center
Web Page Created and Maintained by Doris I. Smith,
Program Coordinator, Oral Cancer Research Center.
Last Update: November 11, 1999.
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