{"result":[{"lastName":"Livingston","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Biology (School of Humanities and Sciences)"}],"primaryAppointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Biology (School of Humanities and Sciences)","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=18838&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Christine Livingston","firstName":"Christine","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/postdocs/researcher/Christine_Livingston","researchInterest":"protein quality control \r\nubiquitin-proteasome system\r\nprotein misfolding in cancer"},{"lastName":"Child","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Pathology"}],"primaryAppointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Pathology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=18141&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Matthew Child","firstName":"Matthew","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/postdocs/researcher/Matthew_Child","researchInterest":""},{"lastName":"Vanni","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Pediatrics"}],"primaryAppointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Pediatrics","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=37642&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Emilia Vanni","firstName":"Emilia","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/postdocs/researcher/Emilia_Vanni","researchInterest":""},{"lastName":"Boothroyd","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Professor,Microbiology & Immunology"},{"appointment":"Member,Child Health Research Institute"},{"appointment":"Member,Stanford Cancer Institute"},{"appointment":"Member,Bio-X"}],"primaryAppointment":"Professor,Microbiology & Immunology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=4492&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"John  Boothroyd","firstName":"John","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/John_Boothroyd","researchInterest":"We are intereseted in the interaction between the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii and its mammalian host.  We use a combination of molecular and genetic tools to understand how this obligate intracellular parasite can invade almost any cell it encounters, how it co-opts a host cell once inside and how it evades the immune response to produce a life-long, persistent infection."},{"lastName":"Shastri","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Ph.D., Dean's Office"}],"primaryAppointment":"Ph.D., Dean's Office","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=20089&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Anjali Shastri","firstName":"Anjali","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Anjali_Shastri","researchInterest":""},{"lastName":"Bogyo","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Professor,Pathology"},{"appointment":"Member,Stanford Cancer Institute"},{"appointment":"Member,Bio-X"},{"appointment":"Professor,Microbiology & Immunology"},{"appointment":"Professor (By courtesy),Chemical and Systems Biology"}],"primaryAppointment":"Professor,Pathology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=3957&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Matthew Bogyo","firstName":"Matthew","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Matthew_Bogyo","researchInterest":"Our lab uses chemical, biochemical, and cell biological methods to study protease function in human disease. Projects include: \r\n\r\n1) Design and synthesis of novel chemical probes for each of the primary protease families.\r\n\r\n2) Understanding the role of proteolysis in the life cycle of the human parasites, Plasmodium falciparum and Toxoplasma gondii.\r\n\r\n3) Defining the specific functional roles of proteases during the process of tumorogenesis.\r\n\r\n4) In vivo imaging of protease activity"},{"lastName":"Treeck","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Microbiology & Immunology"}],"primaryAppointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Microbiology & Immunology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=15518&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Moritz Treeck","firstName":"Moritz","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/postdocs/researcher/Moritz_Treeck","researchInterest":""},{"lastName":"Gonzalgo","clinicalFocus":[{"focus":"Prostate Cancer - Robotic Prostatectomy"},{"focus":"Bladder Cancer - Robotic Cystectomy"},{"focus":"Urologic Oncology - Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, Testicular Cancer"},{"focus":"Urology"}],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Associate Professor - Med Center Line,Urology"},{"appointment":"Member,Stanford Cancer Institute"}],"primaryAppointment":"Associate Professor - Med Center Line,Urology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=13213&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Mark L. Gonzalgo, M.D., Ph.D.","firstName":"Mark","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Mark_Gonzalgo","researchInterest":"My laboratory is focused on studying the role of DNA methylation in prostate and bladder cancer.  Certain genes and their downstream targets may be useful molecular markers for disease detection and prognostication. We are interested in utilizing methylation markers to detect abnormal changes in serum and urine.  Clinical Focus: Prostate Cancer - Robotic Prostatectomy; Bladder Cancer - Robotic Cystectomy; Urologic Oncology - Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, Testicular Cancer."},{"lastName":"O'Gorman","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Microbiology & Immunology"}],"primaryAppointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Microbiology & Immunology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=18089&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"William O'Gorman","firstName":"William","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/postdocs/researcher/William_O'Gorman","researchInterest":""},{"lastName":"Kong","clinicalFocus":[{"focus":"Anesthesia"},{"focus":"Pain Management"}],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Clinical Instructor,Anesthesia"},{"appointment":"Postdoctoral Medical fellow, Anesthesia"}],"primaryAppointment":"Clinical Instructor,Anesthesia","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=14659&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Jiang-Ti Kong","firstName":"Jiang-Ti","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Jiang-Ti_Kong","researchInterest":""},{"lastName":"Carette","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Assistant Professor,Microbiology & Immunology"},{"appointment":"Member,Bio-X"}],"primaryAppointment":"Assistant Professor,Microbiology & Immunology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=20464&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Jan Carette","firstName":"Jan","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Jan_Carette","researchInterest":"Our research focuses on the identification of host genes that play critical roles in the pathogenesis of infectious agents including viruses. We use haploid genetic screens in human cells as an efficient approach to perform loss-of-function studies. Besides obtaining fundamental insights on how viruses hijack cellular processes and on host defense mechanisms, it may also facilitate the development of new therapeutic strategies."},{"lastName":"Brooks","clinicalFocus":[{"focus":"Male Cancers - Prostate "},{"focus":"Prostate Cancer"},{"focus":"Nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy"},{"focus":"Prostate Cancer - Urologic Oncology"},{"focus":"Urologic Cancers"},{"focus":"Urologic Cancers - Urologic Oncology"},{"focus":"Urology"}],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Professor,Urology"},{"appointment":"Member,Stanford Cancer Institute"},{"appointment":"Member,Bio-X"}],"primaryAppointment":"Professor,Urology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=6178&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"James D. 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Skinner","firstName":"Eila","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Eila_Skinner","researchInterest":"My research focuses on outcomes in the treatment of muscle invasive and high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.  This includes identifying markers of prognosis, predictive markers for response to surgery and chemotherapy, and working toward an individualized, multidisciplinary approach to disease management.  I have also focused on optimizing the  use of lower urinary tract reconstruction in patients undergoing cystectomy, and developing interventions to improve patient quality of life."},{"lastName":"Peehl","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Professor (Research),Urology"},{"appointment":"Member,Bio-X"},{"appointment":"Member,Stanford Cancer Institute"}],"primaryAppointment":"Professor (Research),Urology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=4633&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Donna Peehl, PhD","firstName":"Donna","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Donna_Peehl","researchInterest":"My research focuses on the molecular and cellular biology of the human prostate. Developing realistic experimental models is a major goal, and primary cultures of prostatic epithelial and stromal cells are my main model system. Our discoveries are relevant to prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant prostatic diseases."},{"lastName":"Yemoto","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Biosafety, Web & Compliance Specialist,Dean's Office - Finance & Administration, Health & Safety"},{"appointment":"Health & Safety Specialist,Dean's Office - Finance & Administration, Health & Safety"}],"primaryAppointment":"Biosafety, Web & Compliance Specialist,Dean's Office - Finance & Administration, Health & Safety","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=26030&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Cheryl Yemoto","firstName":"Cheryl","href":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/Cheryl_Yemoto","researchInterest":""},{"lastName":"Oakley-Girvan","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Consulting Assistant Professor,Health Research & Policy"},{"appointment":"Member,Stanford Cancer Institute"}],"primaryAppointment":"Consulting Assistant Professor,Health Research & Policy","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=7432&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Ingrid Oakley-Girvan","firstName":"Ingrid","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Ingrid_Oakley-Girvan","researchInterest":"Evaluating factors associated with racial disparities in prostate and breast cancer diagnosis, progression and survival.\r\nEvaluating genetic factors and gene/environment interactions involved in prostate and breast cancer incidence, progression and survival.\r\nAssessing quality of life and survivorship issues two or more years after diagnosis.\r\nProviding information and community-based solutions to improve public health."},{"lastName":"Desai","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Associate Professor (Research),Medicine - General Medical Disciplines"},{"appointment":"Associate Professor (Research) (By courtesy),Health Research & Policy"}],"primaryAppointment":"Associate Professor (Research),Medicine - General Medical Disciplines","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=13492&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Manisha Desai","firstName":"Manisha","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Manisha_Desai","researchInterest":"Dr. Desai is the Director of the Quantitative Sciences Unit.  She is interested in the application of biostatistical methods to all areas of medicine including oncology, nephrology, and endocrinology.  She works on methods for the analysis of epidemiologic studies, clinical trials, and studies with missing observations."},{"lastName":"Mocarski","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council,Microbiology & Immunology"}],"primaryAppointment":"Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council,Microbiology & Immunology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=4146&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Edward Mocarski","firstName":"Edward","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Edward_Mocarski","researchInterest":"My research interests focus on the biology and pathogenesis of cytomegalovirus (CMV), an opportunistic pathogen that causes significant disease worldwide. We developed global approaches and produced key insights into the areas of CMV gene regulation, DNA replication and packaging, maturation, impact on the host cell, disease pathogenesis, latency and reactivation, host cell signaling and chemokine system. These diverse findings address key aspects of the virus-host interaction."},{"lastName":"Valta","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Urology"}],"primaryAppointment":"Postdoctoral Research fellow, Urology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=23892&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Maija Valta","firstName":"Maija","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/postdocs/researcher/Maija_Valta","researchInterest":"Preclinical studies on bone metastasis of prostate cancer"},{"lastName":"Sun","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Associate Professor,Urology"},{"appointment":"Member,Bio-X"},{"appointment":"Member,Stanford Cancer Institute"},{"appointment":"Associate Professor,Genetics"}],"primaryAppointment":"Associate Professor,Urology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=4402&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Zijie Sun","firstName":"Zijie","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Zijie_Sun","researchInterest":"My lab focuses on understanding the molecular mechanism of transcription factors that govern the transformation of normal mammalian cells to a neoplastic state. We are especially interested in the action of the nuclear hormone receptors and the interactions between the receptors and other signaling pathways in related human disorders."},{"lastName":"Sahoo","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Instructor,Pathology - Stem Cell Institute"}],"primaryAppointment":"Instructor,Pathology - Stem Cell Institute","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=10888&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Debashis Sahoo","firstName":"Debashis","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Debashis_Sahoo","researchInterest":""},{"lastName":"Sarnow","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Professor,Microbiology & Immunology"},{"appointment":"Member,Bio-X"},{"appointment":"Member,Stanford Cancer Institute"}],"primaryAppointment":"Professor,Microbiology & Immunology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=4458&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Peter Sarnow","firstName":"Peter","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Peter_Sarnow","researchInterest":"Our laboratory studies virus-host interactions with an emphasis microRNA-mediated gene regulation and on translational control. The mechanism by which a liver-specific microRNA regulates hepatitis C virus genome replication is under intense scrutiny. In addition, the mechanism of internal ribosome entry in certain cellular and viral mRNAs and its biological role in growth and development is being investigated."},{"lastName":"Wang","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"MD Student, School of Medicine"}],"primaryAppointment":"MD Student, School of Medicine","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=18632&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Jennifer Wang","firstName":"Jennifer","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Jennifer_Wang","researchInterest":""},{"lastName":"Giaccia","clinicalFocus":[],"appointments":[{"appointment":"Professor,Radiation Oncology - Radiation and Cancer Biology"},{"appointment":"Member,Stanford Cancer Institute"},{"appointment":"Professor (By courtesy),Obstetrics & Gynecology"},{"appointment":"Professor (By courtesy),Surgery"}],"primaryAppointment":"Professor,Radiation Oncology - Radiation and Cancer Biology","imageUrl":"http://cancer.stanford.edu/profiles/viewImage?facultyId=4141&type=small&showNoImage","displayName":"Amato J. Giaccia","firstName":"Amato","href":"http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/cancer/researcher/Amato_Giaccia","researchInterest":"During the last five years, we have identified several small molecules that kill VHL deficient renal cancer cells through a synthetic lethal screening approach. Another major interest of my laboratory is in identifying hypoxia-induced genes involved in invasion and metastases. We are also investigating how hypoxia regulates gene expression epigenetically."}]}