Munira A. Basrai
Munira A. Basrai is a renowned geneticist and cancer researcher currently working at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Her research primarily focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that lead to the development of cancer, particularly breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Munira A. Basrai was born and raised in India. She completed her undergraduate studies in biology at the University of Delhi, before moving to the United States for her postgraduate studies. She earned her Ph.D. in molecular biology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Career and Research[edit | edit source]
After completing her Ph.D., Basrai joined the National Cancer Institute as a postdoctoral fellow. She later became a tenure-track investigator and currently serves as a senior investigator in the Genetics Branch of the NCI.
Basrai's research focuses on the genetic and molecular mechanisms that lead to the development and progression of cancer. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of the role of chromosome segregation and aneuploidy in cancer. Her work has also shed light on the function of centromeres and kinetochores in chromosome segregation.
Contributions to Science[edit | edit source]
Basrai's work has significantly advanced the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of cancer. Her research has provided insights into the role of aneuploidy in tumorigenesis and has identified potential targets for cancer therapy. Her work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals, and she has received several awards for her contributions to cancer research.
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External Links[edit | edit source]
- Munira A. Basrai at the National Institutes of Health
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