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Top Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis Sharon Dent, Ph.D. Professor and Chair Contact Us Departments, Labs and Institutes Departments and Divisions Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis Jump To: Back Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis Faculty Research Conferences and Events News Contact Us Areas of Research Epigenetics Molecular Carcinogenesis Histone Modification DNA Methylation Chromatin Remodelers DNA Polymerases Genome Stability DNA Repair DNA Damage Response Chromatin Leukemia Stem Cell Biology Gene Expression Germline Mutagenesis Biochemistry Molecular Biology Developmental Biology Genetics Apoptosis Autophagy CRISPR Screens Systems Biology Computational Biology B Cell Biology Premalignancy Ovarian Cancer p53 Microbiome Genetic Functional Screens Welcome to the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis. We are an interdisciplinary, basic science research department that conducts groundbreaking research aimed at defining the mechanisms controlling normal cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, and survival as well as mechanisms controlling genome maintenance to identify the aberrations in these processes that drive cancer. Leaders in basic science research and education As as a basic science research department at MD Anderson, the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis (EMC) makes substantial contributions to the research and education missions of the institution. The department offers world-class cancer biology research training at the graduate and postdoctoral levels, as well as summer internship opportunities for outstanding undergraduate students. Our multidisciplinary research creates a highly interactive, friendly and collaborative environment that enhances the breadth and depth of learning. Our trainees are deeply engaged in research-intensive educational programs focused on using and developing basic science research approaches...