Zeina Nasr
University of Balamand, Lebanon
Biography
Zeina Nasr passion is to understand the molecular aspect of tumor initiation and progression. Her research focuses on studying the effect of translation initiation dysregulation on cancer behavior. She has worked with several cell lines and transgenic mouse models and deciphered important pathways that contribute to cancer initiation and progression to metastasis. She built her experience by conducting research and teaching in academic institutions. She is currently interested in understanding the extra-ribosomal functions of ribosomal proteins and their effects on tumorigenesis.