About Shailesh Singh, Ph.D.

Dr. Shailesh Singh, Professor of Immunology, Cancer Health Equity Institute, Morehouse School of Medicine. With a strong academic foundation and an extensive research background, Dr. Singh has dedicated his career to advancing our understanding of cancer biology and developing innovative treatment strategies.

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Education

Dr. Singh's educational journey began at Banaras Hindu University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry. He continued his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science degree in Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology. His academic pursuits culminated in a Doctor of Philosophy in Cancer Biology from Banaras Hindu University, further solidifying his expertise in the field.

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Research Interests

Long-term research interest of my laboratory includes developing comprehensive treatment/prevention strategies for prostate, breast and ovarian cancer. These strategies are directed to tumor cells and/or immune system using natural and synthetic products as a single agent or in combination with conventional therapeutics.

Our research approach involves mechanistic studies to define the role of chemokines in cancer metastasis (i.e. detachment, motility, adhesion, invasion, survival and tumor growth at distant sites) as well as developing strategies to inhibit metastasis and enhance chemotherapeutic efficacy. Additionally, we are developing methods to overcome tumor induced immune suppression using natural products that treat/prevent cancer as a single agent or in combination with traditional therapeutics.