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Paola Betancur, PhD

Title(s)Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
SchoolSchool of Medicine
Address1600 Divisadero
San Francisco CA 94115
Phone415-514-1084
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    University of California San Francisco, CA2020Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion Training
    Stanford University, CAPost-doctoral fellowship2017Cancer Immunology
    California Institute of Technology, CAPhD2010Cell Biology
    Stony Brook University, NYBS2003Biology

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    We are interested in understanding the mechanisms encoded in the DNA by which cancerous cells avoid being detected and destroyed by the host’s immune system. Toward this goal, we examine the interactions between epigenetic modifiers, transcription factors and the genomic enhancers of target genes that in response to inflammation abnormally activate the immune escape program within tumor or damaged cells during aging, after radiation and in response to infectious diseases. To accomplish our goal, we have long lasting collaborations across campus, at Stanford University and other recognized national and international institutions.
    With patients in mind, we are a research group dedicated to finding methods for improving the treatment of cancer by analyzing the DNA of individual patients. In the era of personalized medicine, this information is critical for understanding which therapy will be more effective for each patient, and for targeting specific cancer types, including cancer of the breast.

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    Identification of Novel Gene Regulatory Interactions Driving the Immune Evasion Program Through Transcriptional Activation of CD47 in Cancer
    NIH K22CA226365Sep 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2022
    Role: Principal Investigator

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    1. Activation of JUN in fibroblasts promotes pro-fibrotic programme and modulates protective immunity. Nat Commun. 2020 06 03; 11(1):2795. Cui L, Chen SY, Lerbs T, Lee JW, Domizi P, Gordon S, Kim YH, Nolan G, Betancur P, Wernig G. PMID: 32493933.
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    2. A CD47-associated super-enhancer links pro-inflammatory signalling to CD47 upregulation in breast cancer. Nat Commun. 2017 04 05; 8:14802. Betancur PA, Abraham BJ, Yiu YY, Willingham SB, Khameneh F, Zarnegar M, Kuo AH, McKenna K, Kojima Y, Leeper NJ, Ho P, Gip P, Swigut T, Sherwood RI, Clarke MF, Somlo G, Young RA, Weissman IL. PMID: 28378740.
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    3. CD47-blocking antibodies restore phagocytosis and prevent atherosclerosis. Nature. 2016 08 04; 536(7614):86-90. Kojima Y, Volkmer JP, McKenna K, Civelek M, Lusis AJ, Miller CL, Direnzo D, Nanda V, Ye J, Connolly AJ, Schadt EE, Quertermous T, Betancur P, Maegdefessel L, Matic LP, Hedin U, Weissman IL, Leeper NJ. PMID: 27437576.
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    4. Expression and function of transcription factor cMyb during cranial neural crest development. Mech Dev. 2014 May; 132:38-43. Betancur P, Simões-Costa M, Sauka-Spengler T, Bronner ME. PMID: 24509349.
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    5. A Sox10 enhancer element common to the otic placode and neural crest is activated by tissue-specific paralogs. Development. 2011 Sep; 138(17):3689-98. Betancur P, Sauka-Spengler T, Bronner M. PMID: 21775416.
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    6. Genomic code for Sox10 activation reveals a key regulatory enhancer for cranial neural crest. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Feb 23; 107(8):3570-5. Betancur P, Bronner-Fraser M, Sauka-Spengler T. PMID: 20139305.
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    7. Assembling neural crest regulatory circuits into a gene regulatory network. Annu Rev Cell Dev Biol. 2010; 26:581-603. Betancur P, Bronner-Fraser M, Sauka-Spengler T. PMID: 19575671.
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    8. c-Myb, Ets-1 and Sox9 directly activate a Sox10 core enhancer in delaminating cranial neural crest. Developmental Biology. 2009 Jul 1; 331(2):438. Paola A. Betancur, Tatjana Sauka-Spengler, Marianne Bronner-Fraser. .
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