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This morning we had the pleasure to interview Dr. Susan Bellis.
Dr Bellis is a professor at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr Bellis` passion for the science of Glycomics is one she found through research. With her initial studies not directed within the field of Glycomics, Dr. Bellis found that there was more to the equation of cellular biology, so she ventured forward into the science of Carbohydrates and their role in cellular function.
Dr. Bellis` lab At UAB is specializing in research on structure and function of integrin cell adhesion receptors. We spent the majority of the interview speaking about the importance of knowing the make-up and function of these structures. Dr Bellis stated, by understanding these structures, she can look into functions of disease. One of her current research topics covers the reasons and causes of metastasis among cancer cells.
Dr Bellis not only shared her research within the lab, but also shared insights as to where the science is headed. With time and intercommunication among the glycomics researchers of the world, Dr. Bellis feels the next decade will produce multiple scientific breakthroughs in treatment of disease, and further insight into the functions of a living being. To listen to the show, click on the pod icon at the beginning of the title line.
Dr. Bellis has multiple Societal memberships: American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, American Association for Cancer Research, American Physiological Society, American Society for Cell Biology, American Society for Matrix Biology, Society for Biomaterials, Society for Glycobiology.
She carries Honors from: SUNY/ Hendricks Postdoctoral Fellow, American Heart Association Post Doctoral Fellow, American Association for Cancer research Young Investigator, Whitaker Investigator, Mitzutani Investigator, Deans Award for Excellence in Mentoring.
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