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COBRE – Host Response to Cancer Therapy

Led by Dr. Marjan Boerma. Focused on multidisciplinary research to understand the mechanisms behind side effects of cancer therapies, aiming to develop strategies for their prevention and treatment.

COBRE Overview

The COBRE Center for Studies of Host Response to Cancer Therapy is a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded initiative aimed at understanding the biological mechanisms underlying side effects of cancer therapies. The center focuses on identifying methods for early detection and developing strategies to prevent or treat these adverse effects. It supports both junior and mid-career faculty through Project Leader and Pilot Project Award programs, providing financial assistance and access to specialized research facilities.

Research Focus Areas

The center’s research encompasses a range of projects that examine how cancer therapies impact normal tissues and organs. These studies aim to elucidate the mechanisms behind treatment-related toxicities and to develop interventions to mitigate these effects.

Pilot Projects

Through its Project Leader and Pilot Project Award programs, the center offers mentorship, financial support, and access to core facilities.

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Research and Administrative Cores

The Center is managed by an administrative core. Research technical cores support investigators from within the COBRE Center, from UAMS and outside users.

  • Administrative Core
  • Cellular and Molecular Toxicology Core
  • Irradiation and Animal Core (IAC)
  • Bioanalytical Core

Contact Us

Marjan Boerma, Pharm.D.
Marjan Boerma, Ph.D.
Director, Division of Radiation Health
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Location: Biomed II, Suite 406-2
Phone: 501-686-6599
Email: mboerma@uams.edu
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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
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