Andrew Chen

Abstract Pongamia pinnata (Linn.) Pierre, also called Millittia pinnata or Indian beach, is a fast-growing legume tree that has gained considerable attention for its potential as a feedstock for biofuel. In this study, we assessed the growth characteristics and carbon sequestering potential of Pongamia grown under sub-tropical environments.

Abstract Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas (HNSCC) are the seventh most prevalent form of cancer and are associated with human papilloma virus infection (HPV-positive) or with tobacco and alcohol use (HPV-negative). HPV-negative HNSCCs have a high recurrence rate, and individual patients' responses to treatment vary greatly due to the high level of cellular heterogeneity of the tumor and its microenvironment.

Abstract Women with obesity-driven diabetes are predisposed to more aggressive breast cancers. However, patient metabolic status does not fully inform the current standard of care. We previously identified plasma exosomes as functionally critical actors in intercellular communication and drivers of tumor progression. Here, we generated patient-derived organoids (PDOs) from breast tumor resections to model signaling within the tumor microenvironment (TME).