Department of Cancer Biology

Created in 2002, the Department of Cancer Biology's mission is to provide outstanding research contributions in all the fundamental mechanisms that lead to the onset, progression, and dissemination of cancer. 

The department is located on the University campus in the Lazare Research Building, 4th Floor. Our fax number is 508-856-1310. 

Recent Department Highlights 

New Graduate Program Announced 
Dr. Altieri Receives Innovative Federal Award 
Umass Memorial Tissue Bank 
Departmental Retreat May 2007   

Cancer Biology Contacts

Chair
Dario C. Altieri, MD

Vice-Chair
Arthur M. Mercurio, PhD

Administrator 
Robert H. Houlihan 
508-856-2258 - Room 426

Departmental Accountant
Patricia Dolan 
508-856-3237 - Room 425 

Secretary to the Chair
Giselle Schultz 
508-856-4405 - Room 427 

Financial Assistant
Doreen McNamara
508-856-3732-Room 402

Administrative Assistant
Audra Tasi 
508-856-8594 - Room 427 
                                           

Cancer Biology Department