Dr. April M. Weissmiller's lab focuses on understanding how certain mutations in cancer-related proteins affect tumor development, specifically looking at the interplay between the SWI/SNF complex and the MYC oncoprotein. The lab investigates how these connections influence gene expression in cancer cells lacking a specific protein called BRG1. By examining these relationships, the lab aims to uncover new mechanisms behind cancer progression, potentially leading to better approaches for treatment.