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Annie Meyer
University of Colorado
Jim Goldenring lab
Metaplasia in the stomach is considered a major risk factor for developing intestinal-type gastric cancer. My focus is understanding the initiation and progression of metaplasia. A better understanding of the origin of pre-cancerous metaplasia can lead to improved approaches for early detection and treatment of gastric cancer.