Columba de la Parra
Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
Phone: 347-577-4095
Office: New Science Hall-Office 4402
E-mail: columba.delaparra@lehman.cuny.edu
Education:
Postdoctoral Training- NYU School of Medicine, N.Y.
Ph.D. in Biochemistry- Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, P.R.
M.Sc. in Biotechnology- Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., and ITESM, Mexico.
Research synopsis
My research has forwarded our understanding of metastatic breast cancer. I am passionate about health promotion and disease prevention, and I have had the fortune to be able to pursue a professional and academic career that allows me to make significant contributions on these areas, particularly in breast cancer research.
My research intends to answer the following:
Project 1-Translation initiation and the metabolic switch in breast cancer metastasis
• How does translation initiation orchestrate the metabolic switch in breast cancer metastasis to support cancer cell growth and proliferation?
• Do cancer cells have a translation initiation preference to switch the metabolic pathway based on the site and stage of metastasis?
Project 2-Molecular mechanisms by which bioactive compounds act on chronic diseases
• Can Genistein restore sensitivity in breast cancer resistance to Tamoxifen?
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