Cynthia’s Mission to Save Lives
Stopping Cancer in Its Tracks
“We grow cancer cells, manipulate ZNF185, and analyse its effects. If we can pinpoint its role in metastasis, we could revolutionise early diagnosis and develop treatments that save lives.”
A valued staff member of the Centenary Institute, Cynthia is on a mission to transform gene therapy. The daughter of immigrants from Guangzhou, China, most of her work is focused on the ZNF185 gene, which has shown promising potential in cancer research. The gene appears to be dysregulated in cancers like endometrial and pancreatic cancer. In other words —either overactive or underactive—leading to abnormal cell behavior that contributes to cancer development.
What makes ZNF185 particularly intriguing is its likely role as a trigger for the spread of cancer cells—metastasis—from the original tumor site to other parts of the body. This discovery could lead to monumental breakthroughs in cancer treatment. By understanding how ZNF185 contributes to metastasis, Cynthia and her team hope to unlock new diagnostic methods and develop treatments that not only identify cancer earlier but stop its spread, saving countless lives.
The breakthroughs of today lead to the treatments of tomorrow.
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