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Small RNA, the piRNA pathway, cancer biology

We have worked on the biological functions of non-coding RNAs and the mechanisms by which they act. Recently, we have worked extensively on a small RNA-based innate immune system, the piRNA pathway, and its role in protecting germline integrity in animals. We attempt to tackle critical problems in cancer biology, with a focus on breast and pancreatic cancer. We also work to understand the roles of long non-coding RNAs in normal development and how their functions might be disrupted in cancer.