Caitlyn Mourcos
RESEARCH PROJECT
Characterization and disruption of microenvironmental crosstalk in brain metastases
It is estimated that 20 to 40% of primary cancers will travel through the body to reach the brain and develop into brain metastases. This occurs most frequently in patients affected by lung cancer, breast cancer or melanoma. Unfortunately, these patients suffer from poor outcomes and diminished quality of life. While current treatment options are limited for these patients, research efforts to investigate the biology of brain metastases and develop efficient and innovative therapeutic strategies are ongoing. Many studies have discovered that communication between cancer cells and the surrounding tumour microenvironment can promote progression. My research project is focused on characterizing and disrupting crosstalk between the brain and brain metastatic tumour, which may drive its progression.
BACKGROUND
I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine from the University of Ottawa in 2021. In Fall 2021, I joined the Siegel Lab as a Master of Science student in Experimental Medicine and transferred to the Ph.D. program in Winter 2023.
CONTACT INFO
Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute - McGill University
1160 Pine Ave. West (Room 508)
Montreal, Quebec (Canada)
H3A 1A3
T. 514.398.8889
F. 514.398.6769