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Scott Hiebert

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC)
Department of Biochemistry


We use state-of-the-art genomic methods to define the molecular mechanisms of action of mutations associated with acute myeloid leukemia and B-cell lymphoma. By coupling these genomic methods with CRISPR-based approaches to add sequences that allow rapid degradation of the endogenous transcription factors, we can certify these factors that are frequently mutated as therapeutic targets.

We use state-of-the-art genomic methods to define the molecular mechanisms of action of mutations associated with acute myeloid leukemia and B-cell lymphoma. By coupling these genomic methods with CRISPR-based approaches to add sequences that allow rapid degradation of the endogenous transcription factors, we can certify these factors that are frequently mutated as therapeutic targets.

Keywords: t(8 , 21) , AML1-ETO , FOXO1 , HDAC3 , Chromatin-modifying enzymes , Jmjd1c

Research Area: Gene Regulation , Genomics , Cancer Biology