Keung Laboratory
Emily Keung, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Principal Investigator
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Areas of Research
- Animal Models
- B Cell Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Cancer Metastasis
- Genomics
- Immunotherapy
- Mouse Model Development
- Sarcoma
- Tumor Microenvironment
The Keung Laboratory, led by Emily Keung, M.D., is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of soft tissue sarcomas through innovative, collaborative research. Our work focuses on uncovering the molecular drivers of these cancers and their interactions with the immune system, with the goal of identifying more effective and targeted therapies. We are committed to translating scientific discoveries into meaningful clinical advances that improve outcomes for patients. By bridging laboratory research with patient care, we aim to accelerate progress and bring new treatment options ¡ª and renewed hope ¡ª to individuals and families affected by these challenging diseases.
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Recent Publications
Roland CL, Nassif Haddad EF, Keung EZ, et al. . Nature Cancer. 2024;5(4):6255-641.
Keung EZ, Burgess M, Salazar R, et al. . Clinical Cancer Research. 2020;26(6):1258-1266.
Petitprez F, de Reyni¨¨s A, Keung EZ, et al. . Nature. 2020;577(7791):556-560.
Funding Support
Society of Surgical Oncology Clinical Investigator Award
Society of University Surgeons Early-Stage Investigator Award
MD Anderson Physician Scientist Program
Leiomyosarcoma SPORE Developmental Research Program
Society for the Immunotherapy of Cancer Steven A. Rosenberg Scholar Award
National Cancer Institute Early-Stage Surgeon Scientist Program
Contact Us
Principal Investigator
Email: EKeung@MDAnderson.org
We are located in South Research Campus at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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Research Areas
Find out about the four types of research taking place at UT?MD Anderson.