Director and Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
UGA Cancer Center
Dr. Pierce researches the roles of carbohydrates and glycoproteins in the development of cancer. Anyone that has had a piece of candy melt in their hand or pocket knows that sugary things (sugars are a type of carbohydrate) are sticky! In cells, one role of carbohydrates is to help cells stick (adhere) to each other and to the materials around them. Cancer cells behave differently than other cells in this respect and Dr. Pierce's work is designed to see how cancer cells are different and whether these changes are possible targets for treatment.
Interview Questions
About Dr. Pierce
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What made you first get interested in research as a career?
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What are carbohydrates?
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How are ROS created?
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What are the functions of cell adhesion molecules?
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What are cadherins and integrins?
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How do cadherins and integrins control behavior of cells?
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What is GnT-V? What is its role in normal cells?
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How is the expression/activity of this enzyme altered in cancer cells?
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How is the expression of GnT-V linked to increased expression of other genes?
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If known, how is GnT-V related to cancer progression?
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How is this knowledge applicable to cancer detection/diagnosis?
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What is glycomics?
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What do you believe to be the future role of glycomics in cancer research?
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How have you involved undergraduates and graduate students in your work?
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