Laboratories

Laboratories are composed of investigators studying the molecular origin and growth mechanisms of cancer and AIDS. Experts in fields such as molecular and cell biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, carcinogenesis, and immunology are providing the knowledge base required to understand and treat these and, potentially, other diseases as well. NOTE: “Laboratory of” has been listed at the end of each title that begins with this designation for ease of use.

Cancer and Developmental Biology Laboratory – Colin Stewart, D.Phil.
Comparative Carcinogenesis, Laboratory of – Larry Keefer, Ph.D.
Experimental and Computational Biology, Laboratory of – Jacob Maizel, Ph.D.
Experimental Immunology, Laboratory of – John Ortaldo, Ph.D.
Gene Regulation and Chromosome Biology Laboratory – Jeffrey Strathern, Ph.D.
Genomic Diversity, Laboratory of – Stephen O’Brien, Ph.D.
Immunobiology, Laboratory of – Bert Zbar, M.D.
Macromolecular Crystallography Laboratory – Alexander Wlodawer, Ph.D.
Medicinal Chemistry, Laboratory of – Victor Marquez, Ph.D.
Molecular Immunoregulation, Laboratory of – Joost Oppenheim, M.D.
Protein Dynamics and Signaling, Laboratory of - Allan Weissman, M.D.
Resistance Mechanisms Laboratory – Stuart Le Grice, Ph.D.
Retroviral Replication Laboratory – Stephen Hughes, Ph.D.
Structural Biophysics Laboratory – R. Andrew Byrd, Ph.D.

Branches

Biological Resources Branch -Stephen P. Creekmore, Ph.D., M.D.
Biological Testing Branch -Joseph G. Mayo, D.V.M.
Natural Products Branch - Gordon Cragg, Ph.D.
Screening Technologies Branch -Robert H. Shoemaker, Ph.D.

Programs

Programs encompass investigators, organized within a specific field of research, who are working together to solve a complex scientific problem.

AIDS Vaccine Program – Jeffrey D. Lifson, M.D.
Biopharmaceuticals Development Program - George Mitra, Ph.D.
Clinical Services Program - Michael W. Baseler, Ph.D.
HIV Drug Resistance Program – John Coffin, Ph.D.
Developmental Theraputics Program - Edward A. Sausville, Ph.D.
Molecular Targets Development Program - James B. McMahon, Ph.D.
Mouse Cancer Genetics Program – Neal Copeland, Ph.D.
Research Technology Program (RTP) - Joseph R. Kates, Ph.D
Laboratory Animal Sciences Program - Hendrick Bedigian, Ph.D.
Computational Applications Program - Stanley K. Burt, Ph.D.