2006 UALC
William Young Jr., PhD
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Research Project:
MUC1 Splice Variants and Estrogen Receptors in Lung Adenocarcinoma
Summary:
Dr. Young is investigating MUC1, a protein found to interact with estrogen receptors. His research will help understand if and how estrogen signaling contributes to the increased risk of lung adenocarcinoma among women.
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Final Report
Thus far, however, data has shown that gender differences are not due to MUC1 splicing. Work investigating the relationship between MUC1 and estrogen receptors is ongoing.