University of Florida · BiochemistrySun Lab
Ramon C. Sun · Gainesville, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Ramon C. Sun's lab at the University of Florida investigates the role of glycogen metabolism in various cancers and Alzheimer's disease. The team is particularly focused on understanding how glycogen influences tumor growth and treatment responses, aiming to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for Ewing's Sarcoma and lung adenocarcinoma. Their research employs advanced techniques like mass spectrometry imaging to study glycogen and complex carbohydrates in tumor samples, which could lead to personalized patient therapies.
glycogen metabolismEwing's Sarcomalung adenocarcinomaAlzheimer's diseasemass spectrometry imagingclinical applicationstherapeutic targetsbiochemistrytumor progressionpersonalized medicine
Research Aims
5AIM 01Identify diagnostic and prognostic roles of glycogen in Ewing's Sarcoma.
AIM 02Investigate the cellular functions of glycogen in cancer growth.
AIM 03Develop therapeutic strategies targeting glycogen metabolism.
AIM 04Explore the roles of glycogen in lung adenocarcinoma tumor progression.
AIM 05Examine the relationship between glycogen and Alzheimer's disease pathology.
Skills the Lab Values
mass spectrometry imagingCRISPR gene editingcell culture techniquesmetabolomicsprotein biochemistryanimal models (mouse)glycogen analysisdata analysis in RN-linked glycosylation studiescancer cell line experiments
Output against the department
Publications191top 45% of dept.179th of 402
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Citations3.3kbottom 15% of dept.343rd of 402
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