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Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute Scripps Research Institute Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies University of Central Florida University of Florida University of Miami University of South Florida B-C BC King Bridge HBCU IIR NIR PRF RC1 RPG SBTT SEP SIG SPORE TSP TTCP TTF 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 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 Alabugin, Igor Florida State University Tunable light-activated agents for double-stranded DNA-cleavage King TTCP 2009 Alexander, Jon University of Florida Investigation of the role of corticotropin-releasing factor in the basolateral amygdala during nicotine withdrawal and stress-induced reinstatement King PRF 2010 Alexandrow, Mark 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 Ames, Steven C. Mayo Clinic Integrated intervention for cigarette smoking and binge drinking in young adults King RC1 2009 Angiolillo, Dominick University of Florida Effects of cigarette smoking on clopidogrel-induced antiplatelet effects in patients with coronary artery disease King NIR 2010 Antonia, Scott Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Combination immunotherapy for soft tissue sarcomas BC TSP 2010 Antony, Veena University of Florida Tobacco smoke induced cell injury in lung compartments King TSP 2004 Aponick, Aaron University of Florida Studies on spirastrellolide A to probe the significance of PP2A in tumorigenesis King NIR 2009 Arlen, Philip M.D. Anderson Cancer Center The role of extracellular cytokeratin 8 in prostate cancer BC Bridge 2009 Arlen, Philip M.D. Anderson Cancer Center A novel biomarker for the detection of lung cancer King TTCP 2009 Armishaw, Christopher Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies Alpha-conotoxins as subtype-specific nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonists for studying tobacco addiction King NIR 2010 Bai, Wenlong University of South Florida Molecular mechanism underlying the resistance of ovarian cancers to vitamin D BC Bridge 2006 Baker, Cheryl M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Nanoceria: a novel nanoparticle adjuvant therapy to increase the efficacy of radiotherapy for lung cancer patients BC NIR 2009 Bannister, Thomas Scripps Research Institute Inhibition of the transport of glutamine, essential amino acids, and lactate as a multi-targeted strategy for cancer chemotherapy BC NIR 2010 Barber, Glen University of Miami Nuclear transport and oncolysis: Novel targets in cancer therapy King TSP 2004 Barrientos, Antoni University of Miami Slowing degenerative processes by bolstering cellular bioenergetics King RC1 2009 Bassett, Arthur L. University of Miami Cytoskeletal basis of cardiac rhythm disorders in the elderly King IIR 2001 Batra, Jyotica Mayo Clinic Defining binding determinants of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) responsible for paradoxical roles in cancer BC PRF 2010 Baumbach, Lisa University of Miami Defining ethnic-specific transcriptional differences in breast tissue BC RC1 2009 Beaver, Thomas University of Florida Does nesiritide provide renal protection by attenuating the inflammatory response in cardiac surgery? King RC1 2009 Behnke, Bradley University of Florida Is exercise bad for the tumor microenvironment? BC NIR 2010 Bennett, Eric University of South Florida Regulated and aberrant glycosylation modulate cardiac excitability King RC1 2009 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 Bixby, John University of Miami Combination therapy in SCI: proof-of-concept for new compounds and candidate genes King RC1 2009 Blaber, Michael Florida State University Development of second-generation fibroblast growth factor-1 for pro-angiogenic therapy King TTF 2010 Blanck, George University of South Florida Negative regulation of the MHC class II promoters BC Bridge 2006 Blaydes Ingersoll, Susan Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Cellular therapy in combination with cytokines as treatment of ovarian cancer BC NIR 2009 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 Borlongan, Cesar University of South Florida Preclinical STEPS consortium King Bridge 2009 Borlongan, Cesar University of South Florida Blood brain repair in cell therapy for stroke King RPG 2010 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 Boules, Mona Mayo Clinic Novel therapy for nicotine addiction in alcoholics King TTF 2011 Boulton, Michael University of Florida Targeting the unfolded protein response as an adjunct to treatment of ocular neovascularization King RC1 2009 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 Molecular mechanisms of breast cancer and development King NIR 2005 Briegel, Karoline University of Miami The role of T box transcription factor 2 (TBX2): a novel therapeutic target in breast cancer BC Bridge 2008 Brown, Kevin University of Florida Defining molecular alterations in chromatin structure during gene silencing in breast cancer BC Bridge 2009 Brown, Kevin University of Florida ATM in breast cancer suppression BC Bridge 2006 Brown, Kevin University of Florida Epigenetic basis of neoplastic progression in human cancers BC TSP 2011 Buffa, Mike Nano Discovery, Inc. Development of a new bioanalytical instrument for biomolecular research and diagnostics BC TTCP 2009 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 Cabrera, Roniel University of Florida Regulatory immunologic mechanisms in hepatocellular carcinoma BC NIR 2009 Cai, Jun University of Florida Role of alpha-B-crystallin (CRYAB) and the unfolded protein response in tumor vascularization BC NIR 2009 Cappendijk, Susanne Florida State University Acute and long-term behavioral and neurological effects of nicotine in the zebra finch King NIR 2006 Carrasquillo, Olveen University of Miami South Florida Center for the elimination of colorectal cancer health disparities (SUCCESS-CRC) BC TSP 2011 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 Chang, Jessica Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Antioxidant transcription factor regulation and alzheimer’s disease King PRF 2010 Chellappan, Srikumar Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Role of Id1 in NSCLC progression and metastasis BC Bridge 2009 Chellappan, Srikumar 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 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 Chen, Zhibin University of Miami Mechanisms of tumor-induced local immunosuppression BC NIR 2009 Cheng, Jin Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute AKT1 function and carcinogenesis BC Bridge 2007 Cheng, Jin Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Identification and characterization of microRNAs involving breast cancer metastasis BC Bridge 2008 Cheng, Jin Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute MicroRNAs regulated by TGFbeta-dependent and -independent pathways in breast cancer-initiating cell and metastasis BC Bridge 2009 Cheng, Jin Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute MicroRNA-155 in breast cancer BC Bridge 2011 Cheng, Jin Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Targeting AKT pathway in lung cancer King RPG 2010 Chougule, Mahavir Florida A&M University Nanoparticle mediated delivery of siRNA for treatment of lung cancer BC PRF 2010 Cogle, Christopher University of Florida Fluorescence activated cell sorter for treatment of tobacco-related diseases King SIG 2009 Cogle, Christopher University of Florida A Phase I/II clinical study of OXi4503 in AML and MDS BC Bridge 2011 Cogle, Christopher University of Florida Defining the hemangloblast activity of the hematopoietic stem cell in lung cancer neovasculogenesis King NIR 2005 Conner, Gregory University of Miami Regulation of airway lactoperoxidase host defense King Bridge 2011 Copland, John Mayo Clinic New thyroid cancer cell lines-comprehensive molecular characterization BC RC1 2009 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 University of Florida Sensory alterations and swallow functions in RT treated head/neck cancer patients BC Bridge 2011 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 Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Basic mechanisms of E2F regulation in cancer therapeutics BC Bridge 2008 Curbow, Barbara University of Florida Health disparities in colorectal cancer treatment decision making BC RPG 2010 D'Ippolito, Gianluca University of Miami Hypoxia inhibits bone formation through the P13K/AKT signal pathway King NIR 2004 Dang, Stuti University of Miami A novel fully integrated mobile management solution using cell phone technology for heart failure King TTCP 2009 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 Del Valle, Juan Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Chemical and biological studies of marine-derived non-ribosomal peptides BC NIR 2010 Del Valle, Juan Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Natural product-inspired approaches targeting Mcl-1 King NIR 2010 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 Dezfulian, Cameron University of Miami Nitrite-mediated neuroprotection after cardiac arrest King NIR 2010 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 Djulbegovic, Benjamin University of South Florida When are clinical trials ethical for both future and study patients? BC RC1 2009 Dogariu, Aristide University of Central Florida Real time monitoring of blood coaguability for thrombolytic therapy King SBTT 2008 Dong, Chuanhui University of Miami Gene-Smoking Interactions and Atherosclerosis King NIR 2011 Dong, Chuanhui University of Miami Gene-smoking interactions and atherosclerosis King TTF 2011 Dudley, Gregory Florida State University Organic synthesis and methodology for roseophilin, a pharmacologically active natural product King NIR 2005 Dweck, David University of Miami High throughput screening to discover new compounds that modulate cardiac muscle contractility King PRF 2010 Echeverria-Moran, Valentina Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Investigating cotinine to improve memory and prevent tobacco abuse in subjects with cognitive impairment due to psychiatric disorders King RPG 2010 Echeverria-Moran, Valentina Bay Pines VA Healthcare System 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 El-Ashry, Dorraya University of Miami Restoring ER expression and anti-estrogen response in ER-negative breast cancer BC RC1 2009 Elliot, Sharon University of Miami Chronic progressive kidney disease and exposure to cigarette smoke in the post-memopausal state King NIR 2001 Evans, David Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Genetic moderation of nicotine-induced cognitive enhancement King NIR 2009 Fan, Z. Hugh University of Florida Two-dimensional electrophoresis device for biomarker detection King Bridge 2009 Fang, Jia Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Role of novel Methyl-H3K9 binding protein MPP8 in transcription silencing and tumorigenesis BC NIR 2008 Felty, Quentin Florida International University Metastases and promotion of aggressive angiogenic phenotype in breast cancer BC NIR 2009 Fernandez, Jamie University of South Florida Neuroendocrine disruption and nicotine preference in a rat model of postpartum depression King NIR 2011 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 Fields, Alan Mayo Clinic Atypical PKC signaling in lung cancer stem cells King RPG 2010 Fields, Alan Mayo Clinic Combined PKCiota and mTOR inhibition for treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer King RPG 2010 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 Franzmann, Elizabeth University of Miami Early detection markers for smoking-induced HNSCC BC RPG 2010 Fu, Mingui/Liang, Jian University of Central Florida Role of MCPIP1 in nicotine-induced repression of macrophage inflammation King NIR 2008 Gabrilovich, Dmitry Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Notch Signaling in chemotherapy of multiple myeloma BC Bridge 2006 Gabrilovich, Dmitry Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Myeloid-derived suppressor cells in tobacco-related cancers King TSP 2009 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 Ganju-Krishan, Awtar University of Miami A dedicated flow cytometer for monitoring of stem cells BC TTCP 2009 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 Gilbert, David Florida State University Replication profiling as a diagnostic tool in B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia BC Bridge 2011 Gilbert, David Florida State University Replication Profiling as a Diagnostic Tool in B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia BC TTF 2010 Gilbert, David M. Florida State University Replication profiling as a diagnostic tool in b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia BC TTF 2010 Gillies, Robert Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Radiomics of lung cancer screening King TSP 2011 Godavarty, Anuradha Florida International University Hand-held optical probe for fluorescence imaging of breast cancer BC Bridge 2006 Godavarty, Anuradha Florida International University Diagnostic mammography using a real time co-registering novel hand-held optical imager BC Bridge 2008 Goldberg, Jeffrey University of Miami Ischemic axon injury: role of neurotrophic factors and electrical activity King NIR 2005 Goldberg, Jeffrey University of Miami Functionalized magnetic nanoparticles as a therapeutic tool to improve axon regeneration after stroke King TTF 2011 Goldberg, John University of Miami Dendritic cell vaccine for malignant glioma and glioblastomoa multiforme in adult and pediatric subjects BC NIR 2009 Goodison, Steve University of Florida Cell surface factors in cancer progression BC Bridge 2009 Goodison, Steve M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Diagnostic assay for bladder cancer King TTF 2010 Goodwin, W. Jarrad University of Miami Racial disparities and potential new therapeutic strategies in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma BC SPORE 2009 Gopalan, Priya University of Florida A phase II clinical trial of the CDK 4/6 inhibitor, PD 0332991, and decitabine in previously-treated, advanced NSCLC patients King NIR 2010 Gray, Jhanelle Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Combination immunotherapy for lung cancer King NIR 2010 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 Grobmyer, Stephen University of Florida Image guided hyperthermic anti-angiogenenic therapy for breast cancer BC Bridge 2009 Guan, Jingjiao Florida State University Million-cell fish array for evaluation of HER2 amplification BC TTF 2010 Guan, Jingjiao Florida State University Array-based fiber FISH for genetic analysis of lung cancer King NIR 2010 Guldiken, Rasim University of South Florida A novel, low cost, ultra-sensitive nanosensor for early detection of ovarian cancer BC NIR 2010 Gunjan, Akash Florida State University Regulation of histone protein levels by tumor suppressor Chk2 and its impact on genomic stability BC NIR 2007 Guo, Jianping Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute IKBKE oncogene in lung cancer King PRF 2010 Guzman, Esther Florida Atlantic University Discovery of novel anti-inflammatory compounds for use as chemopreventatives of pancreatic cancer BC NIR 2009 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 Hare, Joshua University of Miami Fixed-base biplane imaging laboratory for experimental models and preclinical therapeutic studies in cardiovascular diseases caused by tobacco King SIG 2009 Harrington, William/Lossos, Izidore 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. Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute STAT signaling pathways in human lung cancer King NIR 2001 Haynie, Donald University of South Florida Use of synthetic biomatrix to enhance autologous peripheral stem cell transplantation BC TTCP 2010 Hazelhurst, Lori Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Role of bim in mediating CAM-DR in hematopoietic tumors BC Bridge 2006 Hazlehurst, Lori Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Targeting the tumor microenvironment in multiple myeloma BC TSP 2011 Heller, Richard University of South Florida Therapeutic potential of IL-15 plasmid delivery to tumors using electroporation BC Bridge 2006 Hochwald, Steven University of Florida Design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel selective inhibitors of FAK and IGF-1R function in pancreatic cancer BC RPG 2010 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 Hooper, Monica University of Miami Serotonergic function and impulsive responding in treatment-seeking smokers King NIR 2011 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 Hu, Jennifer University of Miami Impact of molecular genetics on disparities of breast cancer risk and prevention BC RPG 2010 Huang, Emina University of Florida The Role of IL8 in colitis-associated tumor initiation BC Bridge 2011 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 Huo, Qun University of Central Florida Development of a homogeneous one-step immunoassay for cancer marker detection BC Bridge 2009 Ibrahim, El-Sayed University of Florida Evaluation of the relationship between right ventricular myocardial mechanics and pulmonary artery vessel and flow dynamics in pulmonary artery hypertension by MRI King NIR 2009 Ilercil, Arzu University of South Florida Gender related cardiovascular effects of smoking and the value of l-arginine King NIR 2004 Iovine, Nicole University of Florida The role of smoking in promotion of crohn’s disease, a predisposing condition to colon cancer BC NIR 2010 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 Jent, Jason University of Florida The effectiveness of the reducing environmental tobacco exposure program within a healthy steps for young children pediatric model: a randomized-controlled trial King NIR 2009 Jiang, Huabei University of Florida Combined photoacoustic and diffuse optical tomography BC Bridge 2011 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 Judge, Andrew University of Florida Role of NF kappa B and Foxo in the regulation of muscle atrophy genes and muscle atrophy during experimental cancer cachexia BC NIR 2009 Kanai, Masayuki Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Molecular dissection of the RockII-dependent regulation of centrosome duplication King NIR 2009 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 Research Institute Mechanisms of nicotine reinforcement in rats: An RNA interference approach King NIR 2007 Kerr, William Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute SHIP and immunoregulatory cell function BC Bridge 2008 Kim, Donghwa Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Determine clinic pathological significance of alteration of NGB and regulation by AKT2 in lung cancer King NIR 2010 Kladde, Michael University of Florida Interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in gene silencing BC Bridge 2011 Kojetin, Douglas Scripps Research Institute Dynamic regulation of allosteric communication networks in PPARgamma pharmacology King NIR 2010 Komanduri, Krishna University of Miami Improving cord blood transplantation via expansion of myeloid and regulatory t cells BC RPG 2010 Konduri, Santhi M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Novel insights in tamoxifen regulation of MGMT expression in human breast cancers and its therapeutic relevance BC NIR 2009 Koniaris, Leonidas University of Miami Identifying and addressing cancer outcome disparities in breast and lung cancer King RPG 2010 Koomen, John Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Quantitative mass spectrometer for preclinical modeling and cancer patient assessment BC SIG 2009 Koomen, John 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/Meeks, Sanford 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 Kusmartsev, Sergei University of Florida Tumor-infiltrated myeloid cells and prostaglandin catabolism in human bladder cancer King NIR 2010 Kuzmin-Nichols, Nicole Saneron CCEL Therapeutics, Inc. Novel autologous stem cell source for transplant therapy in stroke King TTCP 2009 Lampidis, Theodore University of Miami Anti-tumor activity of sugar analogs via blocking glycolysis vs glycosylation BC Bridge 2006 Lancaster, Johnathan Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute From BAD to good: developing an assay to predict ovarian-cancer-chemo-resistance and survival B-C TTF 2011 Lang, Jason Nemours Childrens Clinic Environmental genetics (En-Gen): effect of environmental tobacco smoke and genetic variation on leukotriene production in asthmatic children King NIR 2009 Law, Brian University of Florida A novel class of anticancer agents targeting cyclin-dependent kinases BC Bridge 2007 Law, Brian University of Florida Cdk activation specifies breast tumor subtype and initiates genetic instability BC Bridge 2009 Lee, David University of Miami Reducing the burden of tobacco-associated cancers in Florida King TSP 2006 Lee, David University of Miami A community-focused smoking cessation intervention King RPG 2010 Lee, David University of Miami Florida cancer health disparities: the FCDS/NCHS cancer linkage BC RPG 2010 Lewin, Alfred University of Florida Spectral Spectral domain instrumentation for macular degeneration research King SIG 2009 Lewin, Alfred University of Florida Developing gene therapy for age-related macular degeneration King RPG 2010 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, Jinliang University of Miami CIP4 scaffold protein regulation of cardiac myocyte hypertrophy and survival King NIR 2011 Li, Jonathan University of Florida Eliminating targeting errors in lung cancer radiotherapy using time-resolved volumetric magnetic resonance imaging King SBTT 2006 Li, Qiongzhen University of Miami Tobacco smoke, stem cells and impaired lung repair: an emerging paradigm in COPD King PRF 2010 Li, Wei University of Miami Global mapping of autoantigen biomarkers for AMD King TTF 2010 Li, Xiao University of South Florida A rapid and sensitive optical spectroscopic method for simultaneous determination of cotinine trans-3 -hydroxycotinine and thiocyanate in vitro King NIR 2010 Li, Yiwen University of Miami A method of producing recombinant RdCVF protein King TTF 2011 Li, Yiwen University of Miami Age-related macular degeneration: experimental model and neuroprotection King NIR 2008 Li, Zhongwei Florida Atlantic University RNA quality control against oxidative damage King Bridge 2011 Liao, Daiqing University of Florida Mechanism of antagonizing Mdm2 and Mdm4 by adenovirus type 12 E1B 55-kDa protein BC Bridge 2009 Liao, Daiqing University of Florida Identification of chemical modulators of histone modifications through high-throughput screening BC RC1 2009 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 Lin, Hung Wen University of Miami Nicotine exacerbates post-ischemic cerebral blood flow derangements after cardiac arrest King PRF 2010 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 The NOTCH signaling in melanoma BC NIR 2009 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, Jianrong University of Florida Snail-mediated epigenetic regulations in cancer metastasis BC NIR 2009 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 Luesch, Hendrik University of Florida Chemistry and biology of apratoxins BC RPG 2010 Luo, Jun-Li Scripps Research Institute The kinase-independent function of IKKalpha protein in breast cancer BC Bridge 2009 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 Mandal, Prabir Edward Waters College Molecular analysis of cardiac modulatory neurotransmitters and study of their association with smoking King HBCU 2009 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 Martin, Anatole University of Florida Inspiratory muscle strength training in ventilator dependent patients King RC1 2009 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 chronic inflammation and leukemogenesis BC RC1 2009 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 Mbah, Alfred K. University of South Florida Effect of passive smoking on risk for antenatal and post-partum depression King NIR 2009 McCarty, Chris University of Florida Web-based egocentric network tool for visualizing social influences on smoking behavior King SBTT 2003 McFadden, Grant University of Florida Exploiting oncolytic virotherapy to selectively target human hematopoietic cancer stem cells BC TSP 2010 McGoron, Anthony Florida International University A micro-fabricated in vivo bubble oxygenator for the treatment of induced severe pulmonary disease King SBTT 2006 McGoron, Anthony Florida International University Image guided intervention for breast cancer: combined hyperthermia and chemotherapy with reduced cardiotoxicity BC Bridge 2008 McLaughlin, Mark University of South Florida Acquisition of a high-throughput 500 MHz NMR for the characterization of potential anti-cancer and anti-stroke therapeutics (USF-HT-NMR) King SIG 2009 McLaughlin, Sarah Mayo Clinic Enhancing the ability to predict lymphedema development following axillary surgery for breast cancer and its effects on patient survivorship BC NIR 2011 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 Micalizio, Glenn Scripps Research Institute A future for natural product-inspired hsp90 inhibitors in the search for clinically relevant chemotherapeutic agents King RPG 2010 Miguez, Maria Jose Florida International University Cytokines: an underlying cause of health disparities in tobacco-related diseases King RPG 2010 Miksovska, Jaroslava Florida International University Conformational dynamics in vertebrate hexacoordinate hemoglobins King NIR 2010 Miller, Brian Florida State University Mechanism of kinetic cooperativity in monomeric human glucokinase King NIR 2009 Minond, Dmitriy Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies Inhibitors of ADAM proteases for lung cancer therapy and research King NIR 2011 Mitra, Kunal Florida Institute of Technology Use of short pulse laser system for minimally invasive early lung cancer detection and treatment King SBTT 2003 Mocco, J University of Florida Hematopoietic [Animal] stem cell function following acute stroke therapy King NIR 2011 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 Targeted gene therapy by SNAP delivery method for treatment of lung cancer BC RC1 2009 Mohapatra, Shyam University of South Florida Engineered nanoparticles for biomarker detection and targeted drug delivery of cancers King TSP 2007 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 4-D live cell imaging system King SIG 2009 Mohapatra, Subhra Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Mechanism of down-regulation of X-linked inhibitors of apoptosis induced by purine analogues King NIR 2004 Mohapatra, Subhra University of South Florida Nanohole sensor-based detection technology for cutaneous metastatic melanoma BC RC1 2009 Monteiro, Alvaro Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute BRCA1 status as a marker of clinical outcomes in lung cancer King Bridge 2009 Morris, Kendall F. University of South Florida Integration of responses to hypoxia by medullary cardiovascular and respiratory control networks King IIR 2001 Moy, Vincent University of Miami Acquisition of a nikon A1-R-SI confocal laser microscope for an integrated confocal-AFM system King SIG 2009 Muir, David University of Florida Photodynamic therapy development using NF1 tumor xenografts BC Bridge 2009 Myers, Richard S. University of Miami Regulation of genetic recombination and DNA repair by synaptic feedback King IIR 2001 Nabilsi, Nancy University of Florida Epigenomic mapping of mammary epithelial stem cells and tumor-initiating cells BC PRF 2010 Najmunnisa, Nasreen University of Florida Intratumoral gene therapy (ITGT) in mouse model for lung cancer King RC1 2009 Najmunnisa, Nasreen University of Florida Eph-A2 signaling in tobacco smoke induced bronchial airway epithelial injury King NIR 2009 Ness, Gene C. University of South Florida Regulation of hepatic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase King IIR 2001 Ning, Shunbin University of Miami Regulation of miR-155 by oncogenic IRFs in EBV latency and associated tumors BC NIR 2010 Nishida, Seigo University of Miami A novel immunotherapy for liver transplant patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: anti-tumor effect of IL2-activated donor liver natural killer cell BC RPG 2010 ODonnell, Susan University of South Florida Structural and functional characterization of the ras protein acyl transferase, DHHC9/Gcp16 BC PRF 2010 OMalley, Kerri University of Florida Interleukin-1 beta and KLF2 cross-talk in shear mediated intimal hyperplasia King NIR 2009 Pal, Tuya Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Inherited cancer registry (I CARE) initiative BC RPG 2010 Pal, Tuya Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Black women: etiology and survival of triple-negative breast cancers (BEST) study BC RPG 2010 Palacio, Ana University of Miami Improving adherence to cholesterol lowering medications among minority populations in Florida: a randomized trial King RPG 2010 Palta, Jatinder University of Florida Ensuring quality care for radiation therapy patients King RC1 2009 Palta, Jatinder University of Florida Securing the power of interoperability in radiation oncology BC RC1 2009 Palta, Jatinder University of Florida The RCET system: an information technology infrastructure for advanced radiotherapy BC Bridge 2009 Papke, Roger University of Florida Therapies to improve smoking cessation in neuropsychiatric and depressed patients King RPG 2010 Paris, Daniel Roskamp Institute Treatment of lung adenocarcinoma and metastasis by anti-angiogenic fragments of abeta King SBTT 2008 Parker, Alexander Mayo Clinic The molecular epidemiology of renal cell carcinoma King RPG 2010 Pauly, Daniel University of Florida Longevity and transdifferentiation of autologous myoblasts in patients with end-stage heart failure awaiting heart transplantation King SBTT 2004 Pennypacker, Keith University of South Florida Synthesis and screening of sigma ligands for stroke treatment at delayed time points King TSP 2009 Pennypacker, Keith University of South Florida GLG-302 as a novel treatment for stroke King TTCP 2011 Pereira, Deidre University of Florida Cognitive behavioral effects on sleep, pain, and cytokines in gynecologic cancer BC Bridge 2009 Perez-Pinzon, Miguel University of Miami Ischemic preconditioning: mechnisms of neuroprotection King Bridge 2008 Pidala, Joseph Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Regulatory T cells for prevention of acute graft-versus-host disease BC NIR 2011 Pinilla-Ibarz, Javier Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Epigenetic modifiers to augment the immunogenicity of chronic lymphocytic leukemia BC Bridge 2011 Pinto, Jose University of Miami Understanding the molecular mechanisms of troponin mutations in cardiac muscle dysfunction King NIR 2010 Pledger, W. Jackson Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Regulation of lung cancer growth by postranslational protein modifications King TSP 2009 Podack, Eckhard University of Miami Novel treatment modality for asthma King TTCP 2009 Pollack, Alan University of Miami Prostate cancer imaging and gene therapy delivery using a nanosphere vector BC RC1 2009 Pollack, Alan University of Miami Genomic and dosimetric determinants of radiotherapy outcome in prostate cancer BC RC1 2009 Pollack, Alan University of Miami Integrated biomarker profiling for individualized prostate cancer therapy BC TSP 2010 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 Radhakrishnan, Rangasudhagar Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Role of histone deacetylases in DNA mismatch repair BC PRF 2010 Radisky, Derek Mayo Clinic Mechanisms of MMP-induced malignancy in breast cells BC Bridge 2006 Radisky, Derek Mayo Clinic Matrix metalloproteinase-induced lung fibrosis and malignancy King NIR 2007 Radisky, Evette Mayo Clinic Development of highly selective MMP-9 inhibitors for breast cancer therapy BC Bridge 2009 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 Rai, Priyamvada University of Miami Exploring a role for oxidative stress and oxidative DNA damage in limiting the progression of non-small cell lung carcinomas (NSCLCs) King NIR 2009 Rangel, Erika University of Miami Isolation, characterization, and differentiation of c-kit positive cells from neonatal rat kidneys King PRF 2010 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 Riley, Richard University of Miami L.S.R. fortessa + H.T.S. flow cytometry analysis system BC SIG 2009 Rodrigues, Claudia University of Miami Mechanisms of intercellular communication during angiogenesis King NIR 2009 Rollison, Dana 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 Rose, Dorian University of Florida Use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as an adjuvant to enhance post-stroke recovery King NIR 2009 Ross, Owen Mayo Clinic Investigation of the familial CADASIL gene NOTCH3 in ischemic stroke King NIR 2009 Rosser, Charles University of Florida Genomic analysis of voided urine to detect bladder cancer King NIR 2005 Rosser, Charles Orlando Health Foundation A multidisciplinary approach to improve patient outcome in bladder cancer-a tobacco-related disease King TSP 2010 Roth, Gregory Burnham Institute for Medical Research HTS using affinity selection mass spectrometry BC SIG 2009 Roux, Kyle University of Florida Targeting A-type lamins as a cancer therapy BC NIR 2008 Sachdeva, Mandip Florida A&M University Dual channel spray-dried, self-emulsified oral formulation for treatment of lung cancer King TTF 2010 Salathe, Matthias University of Miami Computer-controlled tobacco smoke delivery system for cell cultures King SIG 2009 Salathe, Matthias University of Miami Reactive oxygen species and tobacco smoke-induced airway disease King TSP 2005 Salihu, Hamisu University of South Florida Preventing fetal body and brain size reduction in low-income smoking mothers: a randomized clinical trial King RPG 2010 Sang, Q.-X. Amy Florida State University MMP inhibitor stroke drug development King TTF 2010 Sarosi, George University of Florida Bile induced growth in barrett's esophagus BC Bridge 2006 Saunders, Charles Florida State University Improving surveillance measures of tobacco use in Florida’s adolescent population King NIR 2011 Sayeski, Peter University of Florida Improving the metabolic stability of the Jak2 inhibitor, G6 BC TTF 2011 Schabath, Matthew Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Molecular epidemiology of lung cancer survival: a pathway approach King NIR 2009 Schreiber, Taylor University of Miami TNFRSF25 agonists as multifunctional cancer vaccine adjuvants BC PRF 2010 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 Sellers, Thomas Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Acquisition of the illumina beadxpress system for bead array-based genotyping and gene expression analysi BC SIG 2009 Shan, Bing Florida State University Structural dynamics of human MDM2 and MDMX interactions with p53 and antagonistic ligands by multidimensional NMR spectroscopy BC PRF 2010 Sharma, Savitha Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Identification of oncogenic CDK-independent functions of p27 in regulating acquisition/proliferation of cancer stem-cell populations BC PRF 2010 Shellenberger, Thomas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Protease inhibition of invasion in head and neck cancer King NIR 2008 Shibata, David 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 Sicard, Renaud University of Miami Gangliosides as organizing elements of ERBB2 (HER2) signaling platforms and therapeutic targets in cancer BC PRF 2010 Siegel, Erin Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Insulin-like growth factor biomarkers and colorectal cancer BC NIR 2009 Siegel, Erin 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 Combining anti-angiogenesis strategies and radiotherapy BC Bridge 2006 Siemann, Dietmar University of Florida Enhancing radiation therapy: vascular targeting agents BC Bridge 2008 Simmons, Vani Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Secondary smoking prevention for college students: testing an experiential, web-based intervention King NIR 2008 Slingerland, Joyce University of Miami Novel experimental therapeutic approaches to breast cancer therapy BC SPORE 2009 Smalley, Keiran Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Defining the signaling network of NRAS mutated melanomas BC NIR 2009 Smith, Layton Burnham Institute for Medical Research The interaction between apelin and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system King NIR 2006 Sondak, Vernon Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Melanoma SPORE planning grant BC SPORE 2007 Sorg, Brian University of Florida Light-triggered carrier drug release for treatment of disseminated cancer BC NIR 2009 Sotomayor, Eduardo Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Targeting negative regulatory pathways for immunotherapy of B-cell lymphomas BC Bridge 2009 Srivastava, Arun University of Florida Fluorescence-activated cell sorter BC SIG 2006 Stone, Geoffrey University of Miami Potent DC therapies for cancer using novel immune-stimulating fusion proteins BC TTF 2010 Storz, Peter Mayo Clinic Protein kinase D – a marker and target for invasive breast cancer BC RPG 2010 Storz, Peter Mayo Clinic The role of the FOXO3a transcription factor in breast cancer BC NIR 2007 Stoyanova, Radka University of Miami Metabolic tumor volumes in radiation treatment of brain tumors BC NIR 2011 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 Sun, Yijun University of Florida Derivation of molecular signatures for accurate breast cancer prognosis BC NIR 2011 Takahashi, Yoshinori 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 Tang, Hengli Florida State University Cyclosporine, cyclophilins and HCV replication BC Bridge 2009 Terada, Nachiro University of Florida Myelodysplastic syndrome, Dnmt3 and azacitidine BC Bridge 2006 Thompson, Aubrey Mayo Clinic Translational genomic of triple negative breast cancer BC RPG 2010 Thompson, E. Aubrey Mayo Clinic MicroRNAs in lobular involution and breast cancer BC Bridge 2011 Tirpak, Olena M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Proton Beam Dose Verification Using PET/CT Imaging in Conjunction with 3D Polymer Gel Dosimetry BC PRF 2010 Tockman, Melvyn Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Centrosome measurement in diagnosis and prognosis of lung cancer; validation and optimization King TTCP 2009 Tornaletti, Silvia University of Florida Role of RNA polymerase II in genome maintenance BC NIR 2008 Torres-Roca, Javier Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Development of an assay to predict radiosensitivity in prostate cancer BC Bridge 2009 Torres-Roca, Javier Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Intervene XRT: a novel assay to predict radiation therapy therapeutic benefit BC TTCP 2010 Trapido, Edward University of Miami Parental impact on youth smoking King IIR 2001 Urakami, Takeo Burnham Institute for Medical Research Novel approach for enhancing the efficacy of breast cancer chemotherapy by vascular normalization effect of r-ras BC PRF 2010 Vazquez-Padron, Roberto University of Miami Leukadherins as novel compounds for treating restenosis King Bridge 2011 Vazquez-Padron, Roberto University of Miami The role of nicotine in smoking-related vascular diseases King NIR 2006 Verdun, Ramiro University of Miami DNA damage proteins and telomerase activity in tumor cells King NIR 2009 Vesely, David Haley VA Hospital Natriuretic peptides for the treatment of small cell lung cancer King TTF 2010 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 Wallace, Michael Mayo Clinic Confocal endomicroscopy for colorectal neoplasia BC Bridge 2011 Wang, Gary University of Florida Molecular identification of subgingival bacteria associated with progression of periodontitis in smokers King NIR 2011 Wang, Liyong University of Miami Understanding the mechanisms of smoking on complex diseases from NOS2A-smoking interaction King NIR 2010 Wang, Yanchang Florida State University Analysis of the function of phosphatase 2A in DNA damage response King NIR 2004 Wangpaichitr, Medhi Miami VA Healthcare System Targeting ROS and tumor metabolism to selectively kill cisplatin resistant lung cancer King PRF 2010 Wanner, Adam University of Miami The airway microbiome in COPD King RC1 2009 Weber, Jeffrey 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 Wells, Kristen University of South Florida Developing and piloting a patient navigation program for breast cancer survivors BC NIR 2011 Wen, Yuhui University of Miami Mechanisms of hypoxia-induced dendrite degeneration King PRF 2010 Widmer, Charles University of Florida Androgen-mediated reversal of muscle wasting BC Bridge 2007 Willing, Alison University of South Florida Cordblood cells treat stroke King IIR 2001 Willing, Alison University of South Florida Splenic mechanisms of cord blood induced brain repair King Bridge 2007 Wilson, James University of Miami Flourescent monoamine transporter probes King TTF 2010 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 Wright, Jean University of Miami Molecular genetics of radiation-induced skin toxicities in a tri-racial/ethnic post-mastectomy breast cancer cohort BC NIR 2010 Wu, Jang-Yen Florida Atlantic University G-CSF, DETC-MeSO and sulindac as multi-drug combination therapy for tbi and stroke treatment King RC1 2009 Wu, Jang-Yen Florida Atlantic University Regulation of GABA biosynthesis in the brain King Bridge 2007 Wu, Jie Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Targeting Shp2 for new cancer therapeutics and tools for chemical biology BC Bridge 2006 Wu, Jie Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Modulation of ErbB signaling and lung cancer by Shp2 King Bridge 2011 Wu, Lizi University of Florida Regulation of notch pathway transcription factor CSL in normal and malignant cells BC Bridge 2011 Wu, Lizi University of Florida Evaluation of novel notch inhibitors for in vivo efficacy BC TTF 2010 Xie, Xiangyang Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute Functional analysis of novel akt substrate ASC2D in glucose transport system and its role in insulin resistance King PRF 2010 Xu, Xiangxi University of Miami Ovarian cancer: nuclear envelope defects BC Bridge 2011 Yanez, Ciceron University of Central Florida Synthesis and evaluation of small molecule photoactive bcl-2 and bcl-xl inhibitors for pro-apoptotic photodynamic lung cancer therapy King PRF 2010 Yang, Li-Jun University of Florida Generation of pancreatic islet beta-cells from patient-specific, viral-free, iPS cells BC RC1 2009 Yavagal, Dileep University of Miami Intra-arterial Mesenchymal [Animal] stem cell delivery in a canine model of acute ischemic stroke King NIR 2011 Yeatman, Timothy Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Molecular signatures for colon cancer BC SPORE 2008 Yeatman, Timothy Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Proposal for the acquisition of a biobank -80°C automated storage system BC SIG 2006 Yin, Ling University of Miami Role of microRNA in mediating oncogenetic effect of notch signaling in melanoma BC PRF 2010 Young, Karen University of Miami Importance of c-kit in neonatal lung development and disease King NIR 2010 Yu, Hong Miami VA Healthcare System Activation of precursor cells for cell therapy King TTF 2010 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 Zervos, Antonis University of Central Florida A new signaling pathway in myocardial ischemic injury King Bridge 2011 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, Xiaohong (Mary) University of South Florida Mechanisms by which HDAC6 confers chemoresistance in lung cancer King NIR 2009 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 Zheng, Hong Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Regulation of SirT1 activity by extra-cellular ph in lung cancer King PRF 2010 Zhou, Lei University of Florida A novel in vivo assay system for screening epigenetic modulators that de-repress tumor suppressor genes BC TTF 2011 Zhou, Ming-Sheng University of Miami Mechanisms underlying nicotine’s proatherogenic effects in macrophages King NIR 2009 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 Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Gender-based prognosis in lung cancer King NIR 2007
