Omer H. Yilmaz

Omer H. Yilmaz

Associate Professor of Biology; Intramural Faculty, Koch Institute

Omer H. Yilmaz explores the impact of dietary interventions on stem cells, the immune system, and cancer within the intestine.

617-324-7633

Phone

76-553G

Office

Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research

Location

617-253-3016

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Education

  • PhD, 2008, University of Michigan; MD, 2008, University of Michigan Medical School
  • BS, 1999, Biochemistry and Physics, University of Michigan

Research Summary

The adult intestine is maintained by stem cells that require a cellular neighborhood, or niche, consisting in part of Paneth cells. Our laboratory will investigate the molecular mechanisms of how intestinal stem cells and their Paneth cell niche respond to diverse diets to coordinate intestinal regeneration with organismal physiology and its impact on the formation and growth of intestinal cancers.  By better understanding how intestinal stem cells adapt to diverse diets, we hope to identify and develop new strategies that prevent and reduce the growth of cancers involving the intestinal tract that includes the small intestine, colon, and rectum.

Awards

  • AAAS Martin and Rose Wachtel Cancer Research Award, 2018
  • Pew-Stewart Trust Scholar, 2016-2020
  • Sidney Kimmel Scholar, 2016-2020
  • V Foundation Scholar, 2014-2017
  • Harold M. Weintraub Award, 2007

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