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Institute of Molecular Medicine

Research Institute

The Institute of Molecular Medicine (IMM) at Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) is focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying rare diseases and the timely application of molecular and functional information to improve the lives of patients. One major goal is to apply a precision medicine approach for the treatment of children with cancer through translational research. In support of this goal, we established a laboratory focused on translational research in pediatric cancer to find cures for children with these deadly diseases.

Primary focal areas of translational research within the IMM include:

  • Clinically Actionable Target Identification using Genomic Analysis – Transformative Next Generation Sequencing technology allows for the use of speedy, cost-effective, and complete profiling of a patient’s tumor DNA, transcriptome, and DNA methylation profile for diseases resulting from somatic genetic changes.
  • Development of Clinically Relevant Assays - Development of clinical tests for drug sensitivity and resistance testing of ex vivo patient’s samples and the development of an in vitro microenvironment assay for more accurate drug response testing.
  • Novel therapeutic strategies – This line of research includes: Targeting of master regulators of childhood cancers through promoter G-Quadruplex inhibition, development of new targets of carfilzomib efficacy, and targeting novel mechanisms of cell death in pediatric cancer.
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