George Calin
Professor
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Departments of Experimental Therapeutics and Translational Molecular Pathology
Dr. Calin is presently a Professor in Translational Molecular Pathology and Leukemia Departments at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and studies the roles of microRNAs and other non-coding RNAs in cancer initiation and progression and in immune disorders, as well as the mechanisms of cancer predisposition linked to non-codingRNAs. Furthermore explores the roles of body fluids miRNAs as potential hormones and biomarkers, as well as new RNA therapeutic options for cancer patients. In the two decades of science, George trained more than 150 fellows in different stages of career, including high-school, undergraduate and graduate student, PhD students, postdactoral fellows, visiting scientists and Visiting professors, Fulbraight fellows from all over the world. Simply, he is having fun making discoveries and publishing and, from time to time, getting funded grants!
Education & Training
MD, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 1992
PhD, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2000