> Basic Science Research Program

The Basic Science Research Program of the CPDR is a multi-disciplinary CaP research endeavor and represents integration of collaborative efforts of basic science and clinical science researchers.

Mission

Discover and define CaP-specific gene alterations for improving diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of CaP.

CPDR Research efforts of the multi-disciplinary team focus on:

Discovery and characterization CaP specific gene alterations by
genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics

Define hormonal mechanisms in CaP onset/progression by
transcriptomics

Development of novel CaP cell culture models for better definition the
CaP biology

Translational research defining diagnostic and prognostic bio-markers
and novel therapeutic targets

Education and training of medical and graduate students, post-doctoral
fellows, residents and visiting scientists in CaP research

Two of the major activities of the BRP research program include investigator-initiated research and development of unique bio-resources critical for research at CPDR and in the CaP field.