Rex
L. Chisholm, PhD
Director, Center for Genetic Medicine
Adam and Richard T. Lind Professor of Medical Genetics
Professor, Cell and Molecular Biology and Surgery
To Contact Dr. Chisholm:
Office: 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 1260, Chicago, IL 60611
phone: 312-503-3209
e-mail: r-chisholm@northwestern.edu
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Research Interests
Dr. Chisholm’s research
focuses on understanding the mechanisms responsible for various aspects of
cell movement including cell migration, intracellular movements responsible
for separating chromosomes during cell division and moving cellular components
inside of cells. Research from his laboratory has also helped us understanding
how this movement is regulated. This work helps us understand critical processes
such as wound healing, the formation of tissues during embryonic development
as well as disease processes such as tumor metastasis. He is also very actively
involved in the area of bioinformatics which involves the use of computer
technology to facilitate the use of very large amounts of data such as is
associated with genome sequences. His research has been supported by the National
Institutes of Health, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association,
and the Department of Defense.
Dr. Chisholm also has a strong interest in the public understanding of science. He speaks regularly to lay audiences about issues of biomedical research and especially genetics and stems cells. In addition to fostering public understanding of the science behind these timely research areas, he is also interested in stimulating a public dialog regarding the impact these technologies will have on society and on our lives.