Research Areas
The Di Vizio Laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms of tumor progression to advanced disease in prostate and lung cancers, in addition to other human tumors, with a significant focus on intercellular communication between tumor and stromal cells.
Specific areas of study include:
- The role of large oncosomes in intercellular communication and in tumor growth and metastasis in solid tumors
- Molecular profiling of large oncosomes and other cancer-derived EVs by next generation sequencing and proteomics
- Molecular mechanisms and functional consequences of the internalization of large oncosomes in recipient cells
- Functional characterization of large oncosome-encapsulated mitochondria
- Identification of biomarkers using liquid biopsy
Contact the Di Vizio Lab
110 N George Burns Rd.,
Davis Building, Room 5094A
Los Angeles, CA 90048