Shanshan Zhang

Program: Biochemistry Biophysics and Structural Biology

Current advisor: Rotating in the lab of Joseph Ippolito, MD, PhD

Undergraduate university: Tianjin Medical U., 2005

Enrollment year: 2020

Research summary
My research will characterize the sex differences existed in mTOR tumorigenesis pathway activated by BCAA metabolism and insulin-induced signaling.

My research will characterize the sex differences existed in mTOR tumorigenesis pathway activated by BCAA metabolism and insulin-induced signaling. The contribution of sex chromosomes versus sex hormones in sex-specific differences on GBM tumor growth will be delineated.

Graduate publications