Regulation of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Invasion by Membrane Serine Proteinases and Antiproteinases

Targeted Therapeutics Research Award
Funded equally by LUNGevity Foundation and the American Thoracic Society
George M. Verghese, MD
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
VA

Dr. Verghese is determining the roles of prostatin and its inhibitor, placental bikunin, in regulating the spread of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to other parts of the body; his research may identify new tumor markers and therapeutic targets.