Do Koch Institute researchers focus on specific types of cancer (e.g. Breast or Brain Cancer)?
Koch Institute researchers work on a variety of cancers; however, the focus of the research is on understanding the mechanisms by which normal cells are converted into cancer cells and more basic principles of tumor development. Most of these mechanisms are affected in a variety of cancer types. Consequently, the discoveries made in the Koch Institute are widely applicable and lay the groundwork for the improvements in treatment and diagnosis quite broadly. Particular investigations may involve models of certain cancer types or use actual patient material.
