Eric R. Fearon, MD, PhD

Eric R. Fearon, MD, PhD

Emanuel N. Maisel Professor of Oncology
Director, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine, Pathology, and Human Genetics

Biomedical Science Research Building
109 Zina Pitcher Place, Room 1506
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 734-936-1831
 
 
 

Credentials

• BA (Biophysics), Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1983
• MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 1990
• PhD (Biology/Program in Human Genetics; Mentor: Dr. Bert Vogelstein), Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1990
• Postdoctoral Training, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, Hematology Division, Department of Medicine & Oncology Center (Mentor: Dr. Chi Van Dang), 1992

Research Interests

Molecular analysis of cancer pathogenesis; βeta-catenin-dependent Wnt signaling; transgenic and knockout mouse models of colon cancer; miRNAs and cancer; CDX2 homeobox gene function.

The research in the Fearon laboratory seeks to address the means by which specific oncogene and tumor suppressor gene defects contribute to the pathogenesis of colon and other cancers and to develop novel strategies for early detection and treatment of colorectal adenomas and carcinomas.

Publications

View all Dr. Fearon's publications in PubMed.