Epigenome Lab
PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER CENTRE - TORONTO
Elias Orouji, MD, PhD
PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER CENTRE - TORONTO
Elias Orouji, MD, PhD
Our research delves into the epigenomic landscape of human cells as they undergo the critical transformation from pre-cancerous states to full-blown tumors. By dissecting the intricate transitions in chromatin states during cancer progression, we leverage advanced computational approaches to uncover the underlying mechanisms. These insights are paving the way for the development of targeted therapies that can precisely disrupt these chromatin alterations, offering new hope in the fight against cancer.
Epigenomics | Chromatin states | 3D genome architecture | Cancer epigenetics | Targeted therapies
Chimeric Antigen Receptor-T Cells in Colorectal Cancer: Pioneering New Avenues in Solid Tumor Immunotherapy
In this review, we explored the groundbreaking application of CAR-T cell therapy in CRC. While initially successful in blood cancers, CAR-T therapy is now being developed for solid tumors like CRC, with promising preclinical and early clinical trial results. The article examines key targets such as GUCY2C, LGR5, and CDH17, as well as emerging strategies like logic-gated and armored CAR-T designs. It also highlights the challenges posed by the tumor microenvironment and offers insights into patient selection based on genomic and epigenomic tumor subtypes and immune profiles. Together, these advances signal a new frontier in personalized immunotherapy for CRC.
This work provides an in-depth examination of the methodologies, computational tools, and frameworks developed to map the three-dimensional (3D) architecture of the genome, focusing on both ligation-based and ligation-free techniques.
Epigenome-based Classification (EpiC) leverages patterns of histone modifications to stratify CRC tumors with higher precision, capturing additional tumor heterogeneity not visible through genomic or transcriptomic data alone. This integration of epigenomic data could complement existing classifications (e.g. CMS, CRIS, PDS) by identifying new therapeutic targets and providing insights into the tumor's regulatory landscape, thereby supporting the development of more tailored and effective therapeutic strategies.
Chromatic State Dynamics in CRC
CRC Epigenomic Subtypes
'EpiC' Therapeutic Approach