Derek Huffman
PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Pharmacology
👥Biography 个人简介
Dr. Derek Huffman investigates the biological mechanisms by which caloric restriction and longevity-promoting interventions reduce cancer risk and improve therapeutic outcomes. His research focuses on mTOR pathway modulation, IGF-1 signaling, and how rapamycin and caloric restriction alter the cancer-permissive environment created by aging and obesity. His work bridges geroscience and cancer biology.
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Last updated: 2026-03-01 | All information from publicly available academic sources
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