David Tuveson

Tumour Modelling & Experimental Medicine (Pancreatic Cancer)
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute
Li Ka Shing Centre
Robinson Way
Cambridge
CB2 0RE

Research Goals
Pancreatic cancer and melanoma are deadly malignancies when detected at late stages. Our laboratory investigates both of these cancers by producing models in Mus musculus that mimic the human diseases closely, and participating in clinical trials with experimental therapeutics. The goals of the laboratory are to identify the essential components of malignant transformation of pancreatic cells and melanocytes in vivo, and to translate this knowledge into effective tumour detection and treatment strategies.

Qualifications and Personal History
1994 - MD PhD, Johns Hopkins University (Immunology), Baltimore, USA
Medical residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Medical oncology fellowship at the combined Dana-Farber/Partners Cancer Care programme
Postdoctoral fellowship with Tyler Jacks (MIT)
2002-2006 - Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvannia, USA.

Joined the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute in summer 2006.