Three GCI Professors Receive Tenure Appointments

The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute (GCI), including members of the Departments of Biochemistry and Physiology, recently came together to celebrate the well-deserved tenure appointments of Professors Lawrence Kazak, Daniela Quail, and Logan Walsh. Since joining the GCI in 2017, these three researchers have made substantial contributions to scientific excellence, solidifying their place as leaders in their respective fields.

Professor Lawrence Kazak's lab focuses on understanding how energy metabolism operates in both healthy and disease states. His research uses biochemical and genetic tools, along with mouse models, to explore key metabolic pathways. By studying how these pathways influence energy balance, Kazak aims to uncover new insights into metabolic disorders like obesity, diabetes, and even cancer.

Learn more about Professor Kazak’s research here.

Professor Daniela Quail investigates the tumor microenvironment, concentrating on how chronic inflammation and immune cells influence cancer progression. Her lab employs cutting-edge techniques such as multiplex imaging, spectral flow cytometry, and advanced sequencing technologies to examine the spatial organization of the tumor immune microenvironment at a single-cell level.

Learn more about Professor Quail’s research here.

Professor Logan Walsh combines experimental and computational methods to understand the genetic basis of cancer, with a focus on lung cancer, which accounts for over 25% of all cancer-related deaths. His lab engages in translational research, collaborating closely with clinicians to tackle pressing clinical challenges.

Learn more about Professor Walsh’s research here.

These tenure appointments highlight the tremendous impact of their research, and we look forward to their continued contributions to the field of cancer biology. Congratulations again to Professors Kazak, Quail, and Walsh!