Wafik El-Deiry
Wafik El-Deiry
Wafik El-Deiry (pronunciation: Wah-fik El-Dairy) is a renowned oncologist and researcher known for his significant contributions to the field of cancer research.
Etymology
The name 'Wafik' is of Arabic origin, meaning 'successful', and 'El-Deiry' is a common surname in the Middle East.
Career
Wafik El-Deiry is a distinguished professor and researcher in the field of oncology. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of tumor biology and the development of new cancer therapies. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of tumor cell death and survival, with a particular emphasis on the p53 tumor suppressor pathway.
El-Deiry is currently the Deputy Cancer Center Director for Translational Research, the William Wikoff Smith Endowed Chair in Cancer Research, and co-Leader of the Molecular Therapeutics Program at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. He is also a professor at the Temple University School of Medicine.
Contributions
El-Deiry's research has led to the discovery of several key genes and proteins involved in cancer development and progression. His work has also contributed to the development of new therapeutic strategies for treating various types of cancer.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The study of cancer. Oncologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating cancer.
- Cancer therapies: Treatments designed to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells.
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of cells that can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
- p53: A protein that regulates the cell cycle and functions as a tumor suppressor.
- Fox Chase Cancer Center: A comprehensive cancer center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Temple University: A public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wafik El-Deiry
- Wikipedia's article - Wafik El-Deiry
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