University of Colorado Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

Hometown:

Lamar, South Carolina

Education:

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
B.S. Molecular Biology & Chemistry Minor

Wake Forest University
Ph.D. Immunology

Research:

Aging is the most important prognostic factor associated with the development of many cancers including leukemias mediated by the oncogene Bcr-Abl.  My research focuses on understanding how aging-associated declines in hematopoietic progenitor cell fitness promote Bcr-Abl mediated leukemogenesis.  Findings from these studies will reveal how the expression of an oncogene can correct or circumvent aging-associated defects in hematopoietic progenitor cells leading to the evolution of cancer.

Publications:

Link to Curtis' Publications  

Contact:

curtis.henry@ucdenver.edu