Axel Hillmer
Biotechnology
Genomics laboratory
Singapore
Biography
Axel HILLMER is currently working as associate professor in genomics laboratory The main research focus of my group is on cancer genomics, which is a fast evolving field with many clinical, biological, and technical aspects. As part of collaborations with various local and international clinical partners, we try to understand which genomic changes contribute to caner development, disease progression and treatment resistance. Our current focus is on lung cancer, chronic myelogenous leukemia, osteosarcoma, gastric cancer and colorectal cancer with an emphasis on phenomena which are more prevalent in Asian populations.
Research Interest
Lung cancer, chronic myelogenous leukemia, osteosarcoma, gastric cancer