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Roger Abounader

Professor
+1 (434) 982-6634
Unit: School of Medicine
Department: Department of Microbiology
Office location and address
21 Hospital Dr
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Education
PhD, University of Heidelberg, Germany
MD, University of Heidelberg, Germany
BS, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Recent sponsored awards as provided by ResearchUVA:
Master Regulatory MicroRNAs in Glioblastoma
Source: U.S. NIH Cancer Institute
August 09, 2017 – July 31, 2023
Transcribed Ultra Conserved Regions in Glioblastoma
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
April 01, 2021 – March 31, 2023
American Cancer Society- Institutional Research Grant
Source: American Cancer Society
January 01, 2020 – December 31, 2022
MD-CANC Cancer Center Support Grant
Source: U.S. NIH Cancer Institute
February 01, 2017 – January 31, 2022
American Cancer Society- Institutional Research Grant
Source: American Cancer Society
January 01, 2017 – June 19, 2021
MD-MICR Novel RTK Targeting Strategies in Glioblastoma
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
September 30, 2013 – August 31, 2018
MD-MICR Development of a Biomarker Assay and Protocol for the Commercialization of Mibefradil Dihydrochloride as a First-Line Treatment for Glioblastoma
Source: Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corporation
February 15, 2016 – April 30, 2018
American Cancer Society - Institutional Research Grant
Source: American Cancer Society
January 01, 2012 – December 31, 2017
MD-MICR Determining the Optimal Dosing Schedule for the Commercialization of Mibefradil in Front-Line Glioblastoma
Source: Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corporation
October 10, 2013 – June 30, 2017
MD-MICR Novel RTK Targeting Strategies in Glioblastoma
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
September 30, 2013 – August 31, 2016
Molecular interactions and restoration strategies of PTEN and p53 in gliomas
Source: U.S. NIH Cancer Institute
July 01, 2010 – April 30, 2016
MD-NEUR RA c-Met/PTEN Interactions in Gilomas
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
March 01, 2009 – February 28, 2013
MD-MICR c-Met/PTEN Interactions in Gliomas
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
March 01, 2009 – February 28, 2013
Recent courses as listed in the Student Information System (SIS) Course Catalog:
BIMS 8993: Non-topical Research: Visiting Research Graduate Traineeship Program
Credits: 1–12
This course is for visiting research students participating in the BIMS Visiting Research Graduate Trianeeship Program (VRGTP). Students in this course are dual enrolled in their home institution and will participate in research for a minimum of 4 semesters. The research will assist them in completing their degree at their home institution. Non-degree students.
BIMS 8995: Topical Research: Research in Biomedical Sciences
Credits: 1–12
This course introduces students to biomedical research. Students conduct one or more research projects of limited scope under the direction of faculty and lab members. It is open only to graduate students in Biomedical Sciences (BIMS).
MICR 9995: Research in Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Credits: 1–12
Research in microbiological related disciplines, e.g. cancer, immunology, bacteriology, virology, infectious diseases, cell signaling, nuclear transport, host-pathogen interactions, gene expression, etc.
BIMS 9998: Non-Topical Research
Credits: 1–12
Preparation for Doctoral Research prior to completion of candidacy examination.
MICR 9999: Non-Topical Research
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.