The goal of research in urologic oncology is to understand molecular mechanisms of the progression of both prostate and bladder cancers and to develop novel therapies targeting the specific defect of these malignancies. Currently, our main focuses are:

• Profiling genes involved in cancer development
• Defining signal defects in metastatic cancer cells
• Developing new gene therapeutic agents and regimens

Principal Investigators:

Jer-Tsong Hsieh, Ph.D., 214-648-3988 j.t.hsieh@utsouthwestern.edu

Research Interests

The Role of COX-2 in Prostate Carcinogenesis(Benaim)
Profiling Androgen-dependent Gene Expression in the Prostate Gland (Benaim)
Study of Defects in the Signal Network Involved in Androgen-independent Prostate Cancer(Hsieh)
The Role of Adenovirus Receptor in Cancer Gene Therapy and Progression(Hsieh)

For more information about the Department of Urology, contact:
Phone: 214-648-4765, FAX: 214-648-4789
Mailing Address: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., J8.148, Dallas, TX 75390-9110