Bay Pines VA Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Florida State University H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Mayo Clinic Roskamp Institute Scripps Florida University of Central Florida University of Florida University of Miami University of South Florida BC King Bridge IIR NIR SBTT SEP SIG SPORE TSP 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Abaffy, Tatjana University of Miami Detection of melanoma by canine olfactory receptors BC Bridge 2008 Abdelrahim, Maen M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Inhibition of pancreatic cancer growth and metastasis by NSAIDs and derivatives BC NIR 2007 Alexandrow, Mark H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Functional role of Mcm7-Rb interactions in ras signaling and tumorigenesis King NIR 2006 Ames, Steven C. Mayo Clinic Stress management intervention for young adult cigarette smokers King NIR 2001 Antony, Veena University of Florida Tobacco smoke induced cell injury in lung compartments King TSP 2004 Bai, Wenlong University of South Florida Molecular mechanism underlying the resistance of ovarian cancers to vitamin D BC Bridge 2006 Barber, Glen University of Miami Nuclear transport and oncolysis: Novel targets in cancer therapy King TSP 2004 Bassett, Arthur L. University of Miami Cytoskeletal basis of cardiac rhythm disorders in the elderly King IIR 2001 Bennett, Eric University of South Florida Role of non-peptide domains in sodium channel functio King Bridge 2007 Berkovitz, Gary D. University of Miami The role of a novel ca-binding protein, tescalcin, in normal cardiac function and in hypoxia King IIR 2001 Bishop, Mark University of Florida The link between smoking and recovery from fraility in older Floridians King NIR 2004 Blanck, George University of South Florida Negative regulation of the MHC class II promoters BC Bridge 2006 Bloom, Linda University of Florida Dynamic eukaryotic replication machines BC Bridge 2008 Boehmer, Paul E. University of Miami Replication of cisplatin-damaged DNA King IIR 2001 Bolanos, Carlos Florida State University Long-term neurobiological effects of nicotine exposure during adolescence in male rats King NIR 2007 Bolser, Donald C. University of Florida Central neurogenesis of cough King IIR 2001 Bose, Himangshu University of Florida Molecular mechanism of nicotine effect on reproductive function King NIR 2004 Boules, Mona Mayo Clinic Novel neurotensin analogs to treat nicotine dependence King NIR 2004 Braith, Randy W. University of Florida Steroid-induced osteoporosis in lung transplant recipients King IIR 2001 Brew, Keith Florida Atlantic University A rat model of individual differences in neuro-immune responses to nicotine and stress King TSP 2008 Briegel, Karoline University of Miami The role of T box transcription factor 2 (TBX2): a novel therapeutic target in breast cancer BC Bridge 2008 Briegel, Karoline University of Miami Molecular mechanisms of breast cancer and development King NIR 2005 Brown, Kevin University of Florida ATM in breast cancer suppression BC Bridge 2006 Burbano, Maria Jose Miguez University of Miami Pulmonary complications in tobacco users infected with the human immunodeficiency virus: therapeutic implications King NIR 2001 Byrne, Margaret University of Miami Understanding disparities and barriers to participation in cancer clinical trials among floridians: a health behavior population-based approach BC SEP 2007 Cappendijk, Susanne Florida State University Acute and long-term behavioral and neurological effects of nicotine in the zebra finch King NIR 2006 Carraway, Kermit L. University of Miami Muc4 regulation in the airway epithelium King IIR 2001 Casalino-Matsuda, S. Marina University of Miami Role of monocyte chemotactic protein -1/CCR2 on oxidative stress induced mucous phenotype King NIR 2007 Chan, Sic University of Central Florida Nicotine disrupts adult hippocampal neurogenesis King NIR 2007 Chellappan, Srikumar H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Nicotinic receptor signaling pathways in NSCLC BC Bridge 2006 Chen, Ching-Jen Florida State University Rapid detection of acute myocardial infarction King SBTT 2005 Chen, Jiandong H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Function and regulation of SirT1 in cancer BC Bridge 2006 Chen, Li-Mei University of Central Florida Prostasin protects lung epithelial cell integrity from cigarette smoke induced stress King NIR 2006 Cheng, Jin H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Identification and characterization of microRNAs involving breast cancer metastasis BC Bridge 2008 Cheng, Jin H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute AKT1 function and carcinogenesis BC Bridge 2007 Cogle, Christopher University of Florida Defining the hemangloblast activity of the hematopoietic stem cell in lung cancer neovasculogenesis King NIR 2005 Copland, John Mayo Clinic Combinatorial therapy for anaplastic thyroid carcinoma BC Bridge 2007 Copland, John Mayo Clinic Smoking and renal cell carcinoma: An integrative approach to improving patient outcome King TSP 2005 Cousins, Scott University of Miami Smoking related oxidants and macular degeneration King IIR 2001 Crary, Michael A. University of Florida Muscle composition and function for swallowing in head/neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: a randomized trial of swallowing therapy King IIR 2001 Cress, Doug H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Basic mechanisms of E2F regulation in cancer therapeutics BC Bridge 2008 D'Ippolito, Gianluca University of Miami Hypoxia inhibits bone formation through the P13K/AKT signal pathway King NIR 2004 Davenport, Paul University of Florida The role of nicotine in the neural control of respiratory and cardiovascular systems King TSP 2006 Davies, Laurie K. University of Florida Cognitive function after coronary artery b ypass graft surgery with or without cardiopulmonary bypass King IIR 2001 Delva, Jorge Florida State University What is the impact of Florida's youth anti-tobacco smoking campaign on adult smoking attitudes and behaviors King NIR 2001 Dempsey, James University of Florida Optimization of proton therapy treatment planning King NIR 2004 Diaz, Francisca University of Miami Neuronal adaptations to defects in mitochondrial respiration King NIR 2008 Dietz, Noella University of Miami The effects of eliminating an anti-tobacco prevention programs on youth smoking behaviors King NIR 2005 Diez-Sampedro, Ana University of Miami Investigation of SGLT3 and its effect on the activity of the intestine King NIR 2008 Dogariu, Aristide University of Central Florida Real time monitoring of blood coaguability for thrombolytic therapy King SBTT 2008 Dudley, Gregory Florida State University Organic synthesis and methodology for roseophilin, a pharmacologically active natural product King NIR 2005 Echeverria-Moran, Valentina Bay Pines VA Role of cRaf-1/ERK pathway on cotinine neurotoxicity King NIR 2007 Eichler, Duane University of South Florida Regulation of the endothelial citrulline-nitric oxide cycle King Bridge 2008 Elliot, Sharon University of Miami Chronic progressive kidney disease and exposure to cigarette smoke in the post-memopausal state King NIR 2001 Fang, Jia H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Role of novel Methyl-H3K9 binding protein MPP8 in transcription silencing and tumorigenesis BC NIR 2008 Ferreira, Gloria C. University of South Florida Directed evolution of pyridoxal phosphate-dependent proteins to acquire aminolevulinate synthase activity King IIR 2001 Fields, Alan Mayo Clinic Oncogenic PKC iota in smoking-related lung cancer King TSP 2006 Fletcher, Bradley University of Florida Transposon-mediated targeted thrombosis of tumor vasculature King NIR 2006 Fletcher, Terace University of Miami Role of DNA structure in telomerase activity and telomere function King NIR 2004 Forteza, Rosanna University of Miami Mechanisms of oxidant-induced chronic bronchitis King Bridge 2007 Forteza, Rosanna M. University of Miami A novel approach towards understanding the biology of tobacco-induced chronic bronchitis King IIR 2001 Fountoura, Beatriz Marina Avilia University of Miami Abnormal nuclear transport & cancer King NIR 2001 Fu, Mingui University of Central Florida Role of MCPIP1 in nicotine-induced repression of macrophage inflammation King NIR 2008 Gabrilovich, Dmitry H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Notch Signaling in chemotherapy of multiple myeloma BC Bridge 2006 Ganju-Krishan, Atwar University of Miami Dedicated flow cytometer for monitoring of body cavity fluids in lung cancer patients King SBTT 2005 Ganju-Krishan, Awtar University of Miami Nuclear marker expression in human breast tumors BC Bridge 2006 Gerend, Mary Florida State University Anxiety-based smoking treatment King NIR 2007 Gilbert, David Florida State University Genome plasticity during ES cell differentiation to neural lineages BC Bridge 2007 Godavarty, Anuradha Florida International University Diagnostic mammography using a real time co-registering novel hand-held optical imager BC Bridge 2008 Godavarty, Anuradha Florida International University Hand-held optical probe for fluorescence imaging of breast cancer BC Bridge 2006 Goldberg, Jeffrey University of Miami Ischemic axon injury: role of neurotrophic factors and electrical activity King NIR 2005 Grewer, Christof University of Miami Investigation of the mechanism of GABA forward and reverse translocation by the neuronal GABA transporter GAT-1 King NIR 2004 Grobmyer, Stephen University of Florida Metabolically targeted nanoshells for high resolution in vivo imaging of cancer with finite element based photoacoustic tomography King NIR 2006 Gunjan, Akash University of Florida Regulation of histone protein levels by tumor suppressor Chk2 and its impact on genomic stability BC NIR 2007 Hackam, Abigail University of Miami Wnt signaling and neuroprotection in the retina King Bridge 2007 Handberg, Eileen University of Florida Effect of training on functional capacity & quality of life in patients with decompensated heart failure after medical optimization King NIR 2001 Harrington, William University of Miami Pathogenesis and therapy of viral lymphomas BC SPORE 2007 Harris Jr., Thomas K. University of Miami Structural and mechanistic studies of the ser/thr protein kinase proro-oncogenes PKB and PKBK King NIR 2001 Haura, Eric B. H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute STAT signaling pathways in human lung cancer King NIR 2001 Hazelhurst, Lori H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Role of bim in mediating CAM-DR in hematopoietic tumors BC Bridge 2006 Heller, Richard University of South Florida Therapeutic potential of IL-15 plasmid delivery to tumors using electroporation BC Bridge 2006 Hochwald, Steven N. University of Florida Role of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) and interleukin-10 in chemotherapy and radioresistance of colorectal cancer King NIR 2001 Hong, Sukwon University of Florida Catalytic enantioselective synthesis of anti-cancer natural products King NIR 2008 Hu, Bingren University of Miami Irreparable ribosomal damage after focal brain ischemia (stroke) King Bridge 2007 Hu, Jennifer University of Miami High-throughput genotyping and gene expression shared BC SIG 2006 Huang, Suming University of Florida The mechanisms of TAL1/SCL-induced leukemogenesis BC NIR 2007 Hughes, Jeffrey University of Florida Multifaceted non-viral cancer gene therapy BC Bridge 2006 Ilercil, Arzu University of South Florida Gender related cardiovascular effects of smoking and the value of l-arginine King NIR 2004 Iragavarapu-Charyulu, Vijaya Florida Atlantic University Use of selective PGD2 receptor antagonists to reduce MMP- secretion and decrease metastasis in a breast cancer model BC Bridge 2008 Isgor, Ceylan Florida Atlantic University Role of cannabinoid receptor 1 in novelty-seeking phenotype and treatment of nicotine dependence King NIR 2005 Ishov, Alexander University of Florida Tumor suppression function of Daxx in tobacco-smoke-mediated c-met-dependent breast malignancy King NIR 2005 Ishov, Alexander University of Florida Function of daxx in mitosis that determines paclitaxel sensitivity in breast cancer BC Bridge 2007 Jakymiw, Andrew University of Florida RNA silencing of oral cancer BC NIR 2008 Jiang, Zhihua University of Florida Mechanisms of MCP-1/CCR2 axis regulated vein graft neointimal hyperplasia King NIR 2008 Johnson, Kevin University of Florida Validation of coronary calcium scoring using dual energy CT King NIR 2008 Johnson, Richard University of Florida Smoking as a novel risk factor for progression of renal disease King TSP 2005 Judge, Andrew University of Florida Cytokine-induced muscle atrophy following exercise claudication King NIR 2008 Kao, K. J. / Zucali, James University of Florida Induction of immunological tolerance by UVB-irradiated dendritic cells for establishment of hematopoietic mixed chimerism King IIR 2001 Kato, Yoichi Florida State University The mechanism of notch signaling pathway in radial glial development BC Bridge 2006 Kem, William R. University of Florida Design of a new type of smoking cessation drug King IIR 2001 Kenny, Paul Scripps Florida Mechanisms of nicotine reinforcement in rats: An RNA interference approach King NIR 2007 Kerr, William H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute SHIP and immunoregulatory cell function BC Bridge 2008 Koomen, John H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Acquisition of hybrid quadrupole ion trap mass spectrometer for proteomics BC SIG 2006 Krotova, Karina University of Florida Involvement of arginase in the response of endothelial cells to hypoxia King NIR 2008 Kupelian, Patrick M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Incorporating 3D lung dynamics into lung radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer King TSP 2008 Kusmartsev, Sergei University of Florida Role of VEGFR1+CD11b+ myeloid cells in tumor-induced immune suppression BC NIR 2007 Lampidis, Theodore University of Miami Anti-tumor activity of sugar analogs via blocking glycolysis vs glycosylation BC Bridge 2006 Law, Brian University of Florida A novel class of anticancer agents targeting cyclin-dependent kinases BC Bridge 2007 Lee, David University of Miami Reducing the burden of tobacco-associated cancers in Florida King TSP 2006 Li, Hong Florida State University Structure mechanisms of RNA processing enzymes King NIR 2001 Li, Jie University of Miami Two laminins in the angiogenesis and invasion of squamous cell carcinomas King NIR 2004 Li, Jonathan University of Florida Eliminating targeting errors in lung cancer radiotherapy using time-resolved volumetric magnetic resonance imaging King SBTT 2006 Li, Yiwen University of Miami Age-related macular degeneration: experimental model and neuroprotection King NIR 2008 Liebl, Daniel University of Miami Neuronal plasticity of the hippocampus following ischemic stroke injury King NIR 2001 Light, Kathye E. University of Florida Constraint-induced movement therapy for stroke King IIR 2001 Lincoln, Joy University of Miami Molecular regulation of heart valve development and disease King NIR 2007 Lipshultz, Steven University of Miami Genetic mechanisms of anthracycline cardiotoxicity in pediatric cancer survivors BC Bridge 2007 Litosch, Irene University of Miami Regulation of phospholipase c-beta by receptor signaling King Bridge 2007 Liu, Lin University of South Florida Telomere susceptibility to cigarette smoke-associated chromosomal abnormalities in embryos King NIR 2006 Liu, Wen University of South Florida Prediction models of complex DNA repair pathways in prostate cancer risk BC NIR 2008 Liu, Zhao-Jun University of Miami Role of notch signaling in endothelial differentiation of bone marrow stem cells King NIR 2008 Lo, Chun-Min University of South Florida c-Met mediated ovarian cancer cell motility BC Bridge 2006 Lokeshwar, Balakrishna University of Miami Anti-tumor and c hemopreventive activity of the ecuadorian plant extract BIRM BC Bridge 2006 Lokeshwar, Vinata University of Miami Mechanisms of bladder cancer progression BC Bridge 2008 Lossos, Izidore University of Miami Prognostic models in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma BC Bridge 2006 Lu, Michael Florida Atlantic University PAK6 activation in advanced prostate cancer BC Bridge 2008 Luesch, Hendrik University of Florida The mode of action of the antitumor agent apratoxin A King NIR 2006 Lustria, Mia Liza Florida State University Participatory design & evaluation of STEER: a clinic-based tool to help health providers support breast cancer care needs in rural florida BC NIR 2007 Ma, Teng Florida State University Vascular tissue engineering under varying oxygen tension King NIR 2004 Magelby, Karl University of Miami Determining the mechanism by which phosphorylation modulates the gating of BK Channels using single-channel analysis King IIR 2001 Malhotra, Arun University of Miami Crystallographic studies of exoribonucleases King NIR 2001 Manetsch, Roman University of South Florida Chemical tools for proteomic profiling BC NIR 2008 Manetsch, Roman University of South Florida Bcl-XL-templated assembly of compounds modulating Bcl-XL-protein interactions King NIR 2007 Martynyuk, Anatoly University of Florida Balanced, polyvalent antiglutamatergic action as a novel approach to efficacious and safe neuroprotection King Bridge 2008 May, W. Stratford University of Florida The role of PKR in a novel IL-3 signal transduction pathway BC Bridge 2006 Mayeda, Akila University of Miami Regulation of constitutive and alternative pre-mRNA splicing of human genes King NIR 2001 McCarty, Chris University of Florida Web-based egocentric network tool for visualizing social influences on smoking behavior King SBTT 2003 McGoron, Anthony Florida International University Image guided intervention for breast cancer: combined hyperthermia and chemotherapy with reduced cardiotoxicity BC Bridge 2008 McGoron, Anthony Florida International University A micro-fabricated in vivo bubble oxygenator for the treatment of induced severe pulmonary disease King SBTT 2006 McLean, Mark University of South Florida Molecular mechanisms of hormonal regulation of cholesterol homeostasis King TSP 2004 Meeks, Sanford M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Calypso 4D localization system for real-time tumor tracking BC SIG 2006 Melker, Richard University of Florida An exhaled breath detection system for environmental tobacco smoke exposure King SBTT 2004 Mitra, Kunal Florida Institute of Technology Use of short pulse laser system for minimally invasive early lung cancer detection and treatment King SBTT 2003 Moffitt, Karen University of South Florida Florida cancer clinical trial physician/patient information and education program BC SEP 2007 Mohapatra, Shyam University of South Florida Development of a novel mucosal therapy for chronic pulmonary disease King SBTT 2003 Mohapatra, Shyam University of South Florida Nanoparticle-mediated targeting of natriuretic peptide pathway for lung cancers BC Bridge 2006 Mohapatra, Shyam University of South Florida Engineered nanoparticles for biomarker detection and targeted drug delivery of cancers King TSP 2007 Mohapatra, Subhra H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Mechanism of down-regulation of X-linked inhibitors of apoptosis induced by purine analogues King NIR 2004 Morris, Kendall F. University of South Florida Integration of responses to hypoxia by medullary cardiovascular and respiratory control networks King IIR 2001 Myers, Richard S. University of Miami Regulation of genetic recombination and DNA repair by synaptic feedback King IIR 2001 Ness, Gene C. University of South Florida Regulation of hepatic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase King IIR 2001 Paris, Daniel Roskamp Institute Treatment of lung adenocarcinoma and metastasis by anti-angiogenic fragments of abeta King SBTT 2008 Pauly, Daniel University of Florida Longevity and transdifferentiation of autologous myoblasts in patients with end-stage heart failure awaiting heart transplantation King SBTT 2004 Perez-Pinzon, Miguel University of Miami Ischemic preconditioning: mechnisms of neuroprotection King Bridge 2008 Powers, Scott K. University of Florida Exercise-induced protection against ischemia-reperfusion injury King IIR 2001 Prabhakar, Rajeev University of Miami Effect of nicotine on amyloidosis and oxidative stress in alzheimer's disease (AD) King NIR 2008 Qiu, Yi University of Florida The functional analysis of histone deacetylase 1(HDAC1) and HDAC2 and their role in hematopoiesis and leukemogenesis BC NIR 2007 Radisky, Derek Mayo Clinic Matrix metalloproteinase-induced lung fibrosis and malignancy King NIR 2007 Radisky, Derek Mayo Clinic Mechanisms of MMP-induced malignancy in breast cells BC Bridge 2006 Radisky, Evette Mayo Clinic Structural and mechanistic studies of mesotrypsin, an oncogenic, inhibitor-resistant serine protease BC NIR 2007 Radisky, Evette Mayo Clinic Development of highly selective MMP-10 inhibitors for lung cancer therapy King NIR 2008 Raez, Luis University of Miami Immune response against lung cancer with gp-96 fusion proteins King NIR 2005 Raval, Ami University of Central Florida Inhibitory effect of nicotine on estrogen-induced natural hippocampal neuroprotection against ischemia King NIR 2007 Renne, Rolf University of Florida KSHV-encoded microRNAs BC Bridge 2006 Richards, Nigel G. J. University of Florida Synthesis and characterization of asparagine synthetase inhibitors King IIR 2001 Rollison, Dana H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Case-control study of smoking and human papillomavirus infection in basal and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin King NIR 2006 Rosser, Charles University of Florida Genomic analysis of voided urine to detect bladder cancer King NIR 2005 Roux, Kyle University of Florida Targeting A-type lamins as a cancer therapy BC NIR 2008 Salathe, Matthias University of Miami Reactive oxygen species and tobacco smoke-induced airway disease King TSP 2005 Sarosi, George University of Florida Bile induced growth in barrett's esophagus BC Bridge 2006 Scott, Keith University of Miami Smoking and developmental disabilities King IIR 2001 Self, William University of Central Florida Inhibition of selenoprotein synthesis by arsenic leading to lung cancer King NIR 2005 Shellenberger, Thomas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Protease inhibition of invasion in head and neck cancer King NIR 2008 Shibata, David H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Mechanisms of HPP1-mediated tumor suppression BC Bridge 2006 Shibata, Yoshimi Florida Atlantic University High-speed cell isolation by FACS in FAU cancer research BC SIG 2006 Siegel, Erin H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Association of smoking, HPV infection and aberrant methylation in cervical cancer carcinogenesis King NIR 2005 Siemann, Dietmar University of Florida Enhancing radiation therapy: vascular targeting agents BC Bridge 2008 Siemann, Dietmar University of Florida Combining anti-angiogenesis strategies and radiotherapy BC Bridge 2006 Simmons, Vani H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Secondary smoking prevention for college students: testing an experiential, web-based intervention King NIR 2008 Smith, Layton Scripps Florida The interaction between apelin and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system King NIR 2006 Sondak, Vernon H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Melanoma SPORE planning grant BC SPORE 2007 Srivastava, Arun University of Florida Fluorescence-activated cell sorter BC SIG 2006 Storz, Peter Mayo Clinic The role of the FOXO3a transcription factor in breast cancer BC NIR 2007 Su, Ming University of Central Florida Nanocolumn-supported nanoparticle array for early detection of lung cancer biomarkers King NIR 2007 Su, Yunchao University of Florida Effect of cigarette smoke on lung endothelial nitric oxide synthase - the role of calpain King NIR 2001 Sugrue, Stephen University of Florida Leica TCS SP5 AOBS confocal microscope with tandem scanner BC SIG 2006 Summy, Justin M.D. Anderson Cancer Center SHP-2 and c-Src in pancreatic cancer cell biology, tumorigenesis, and metastasis BC NIR 2008 Takahashi, Yoshinori H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Functional role of Bif-1 in the regulation of autophagy and lung tumorigenesis King NIR 2008 Takenaka, Norito University of Miami Chiral organic cations as catalysts for enantioselective synthesis King NIR 2007 Tan, Weihong University of Florida Molecular analysis of liver cancer using aptamers BC Bridge 2007 Tan, Weihong University of Florida Enrichment and detection of exfoliated cancer cells using aptamer/nanoparitcles BC Bridge 2006 Tang, Hengli Florida State University Mechanism of HCV resistance to cyclosporine A King NIR 2006 Terada, Nachiro University of Florida Myelodysplastic syndrome, Dnmt3 and azacitidine BC Bridge 2006 Tornaletti, Silvia University of Florida Role of RNA polymerase II in genome maintenance BC NIR 2008 Trapido, Edward University of Miami Parental impact on youth smoking King IIR 2001 Vazquez-Padron, Roberto University of Miami The role of nicotine in smoking-related vascular diseases King NIR 2006 Vieweg, Johannes University of Florida Developing a translational prostate cancer research program BC SPORE 2008 Visner, Gary A. University of Florida Role of heme oxygenase (HO) in lung transplantation King IIR 2001 Wang, Yanchang Florida State University Analysis of the function of phosphatase 2A in DNA damage response King NIR 2004 Weber, Jeffrey H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute PD-1 abrogation and immunity in melanoma BC Bridge 2008 Webster, Keith University of Miami Cellular therapeutics and mechanisms of vascular dysfunction in heart and kidney disease King TSP 2007 Webster, Keith University of Miami Gene therapy strategies to treat ischemic heart disease King IIR 2001 Wecker, Lynn University of South Florida Nicotine-induced phosphorylation of z4b2 neuronal nicotinic receptors King IIR 2001 Weigel-Van Aken, Kirsten University of Florida Parvovirus B19-based vectors for gene therapy of breast cancer bone metastases BC NIR 2007 Widmer, Charles University of Florida Androgen-mediated reversal of muscle wasting BC Bridge 2007 Willing, Alison University of South Florida Splenic mechanisms of cord blood induced brain repair King Bridge 2007 Willing, Alison University of South Florida Cordblood cells treat stroke King IIR 2001 Wojcikiewicz, Ewa University of Miami Biophysical determinants of leukocyte transmigration King NIR 2006 Wright, Amy Florida Atlantic University Discovery of novel antitumor agents effective against pancreatic cancer BC Bridge 2008 Wu, Jang-Yen Florida Atlantic University Regulation of GABA biosynthesis in the brain King Bridge 2007 Wu, Jie H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Targeting Shp2 for new cancer therapeutics and tools for chemical biology BC Bridge 2006 Yeatman, Timothy H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Proposal for the acquisition of a biobank -80°C automated storage system BC SIG 2006 Yeatman, Timothy H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Molecular signatures for colon cancer BC SPORE 2008 Yu, Hong-Guo Florida State University Chromosome mechanics in DNA double-strand break repair BC NIR 2008 Zander, Dani S. University of Florida Bone marrow derived stem cell repopulation of transplanted lungs King IIR 2001 Zeidan, Omar M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Evaluation of a novel 3D polymer gel dosimetry system for proton radiotherapy BC NIR 2008 Zhai, R. Grace University of Miami Mechanisms of smoking-related retinal degeneration King NIR 2007 Zhang, Xiaohong (Mary) University of South Florida HDAC6 deacetylation of cortactin in EGF-induced breast cancer cell migration BC NIR 2007 Zhang, Yanbin University of Miami RecQ family of DNA helicases in human DNA mismatch repair BC NIR 2008 Zharikov, Sergey University of Florida Effects of cgarette smoke on the CAT-1-Arginine transporter and nitric oxide production in pulmonary endothelial cells King NIR 2004 Zhu, Fanxiu Florida State University Activation of the ERK/RSK MAPK pathway by KSHV BC Bridge 2008 Zhu, Lei Florida State University Development of sensitive fluorescent probes for physiological Zn2+ over large dynamic ranges King NIR 2008 Zhukov, Tatyana H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Gender-based prognosis in lung cancer King NIR 2007