Advancing Cancer Research Through Metabolic Science
Led by professor and principal Gary Patti, the Patti Lab at Washington University in St. Louis is a pioneering research laboratory focused on understanding the metabolic foundations of cancer. By studying how cancer cells process energy and nutrients differently than healthy cells, the team works to uncover previously unrecognized vulnerabilities that could lead to new therapeutic interventions.
Their approach combines metabolic systems biology with cutting-edge analytical technologies to examine biochemical processes at every level—from individual molecules to complex biological systems.
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At the heart of their work is the Center for Mass Spectrometry and Metabolic Tracing, a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced instrumentation for metabolomics, proteomics, lipidomics, and exposomics analysis. Under Dr. Patti’s leadership, the lab’s multidisciplinary team brings together expertise from diverse fields including biochemistry, cancer biology, computational biology, and molecular genetics.
As a key partner in the NIH Multi-Omics of Health and Disease Consortium, the Patti Lab collaborates on national research initiatives that integrate multiple types of biological data to generate comprehensive insights into disease mechanisms. Through their innovative technologies and collaborative approach, they’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in cancer metabolism research.
