Current cancer drugs most often do not distinguish between malignant cells and healthy cells thus leading to the many side effects seen during cancer chemotherapy. Dr. Peng’s group has designed patented cancer pro-drugs which are selectively activated by conditions that… Read More

Cancer cells are in a state of increased basal oxidative stress due to their aberrant growth. As a result, cancer cells have elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) compared to normal cells. This feature has been employed to develop… Read More

Memory impairment is a defining characteristic of many neuropsychiatric disorders, however, an understanding of the complex neural mechanisms regulating hippocampal memory formation remains elusive. To investigate this neural mechanism, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded several… Read More