UTMThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · Biology
Sen Biomarkers Lab
Subrata Sen · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Subrata Sen's lab focuses on advancing the early detection of pancreatic cancer, a particularly aggressive form of cancer. The researchers are developing and validating blood-based biomarkers and advanced imaging techniques to identify the disease at an earlier stage, using both machine learning and multiple biological analyses. Their work aims to improve risk assessment and provide better options for patients at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
biomarkerspancreatic cancerearly detectionmachine learningproteomicstranscriptomicsmetabolomicsCT imagingrisk stratification
Research Aims
4AIM 01Validate pathway-associated biomarker signatures for early stage pancreatic cancer.
AIM 02Characterize circulating Omics biomarkers linked to CT imaging features.
AIM 03Conduct prospective screening and validation of biomarker panels in high-risk cohorts.
AIM 04Collaborate with other projects to contribute to biorepository and assay development.
Skills the Lab Values
PCRcell culturedata integrationmachine learningbiomarker validationstatistical modelingimage analysisretrospective studiesprospective studies
Output against the department
Publications316top 17% of dept.177th of 1,033
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Citations12ktop 30% of dept.312th of 1,033
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