David Housman

David Housman

Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Scholar for Cancer Research; Intramural Faculty, Koch Institute

David Housman studies the biological underpinnings of diseases like Huntington’s, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

617-253-3013

Phone

76-553

Office

Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research

Location

Elizabeth Galoyan

Assistant

617-253-3016

Assistant Phone

Education

  • PhD, 1971, Brandeis University
  • BS, 1966, Biology, Brandeis University

Research Summary

We use genetic approaches to identify the molecular basis of human disease pathology. More specifically, we develop strategies to combat three major disease areas: cancer, trinucleotide repeat disorders like Huntington’s disease, and cardiovascular disease.

Awards

  • National Academy of Medicine, Member, 1997
  • National Academy of Sciences, Member, 1994

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