
R. Daniel Cervantes Villagrana
rdancervantes@hotmail.com
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My academic background includes a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemical Biology from the Autonomous University of Zacatecas, a M.S. in Neuropharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics from Cinvestav, Coapa, and a Ph.D in Pharmacology at Cinvestav, Zacatenco.
I am interested in studying tumor angiogenesis and the formation of metastatic niches. During my Ph.D. studies I analyzed the communication between bone marrow-derived cells and tumor cells and the molecular basis of cell migration with emphasis on signaling mechanisms activated by Gi-coupledon chemotactic receptors. I am currently investigating how RhoGEFs (P-REX1 and RGS-RhoGEFs) control tumor and endothelial cell migration induced by heterotrimeric G proteins and the Met receptor activated by HGF.
In addition to science, I enjoy listening and composing music (rock / metal and classical music are my favorite genres). Reading and movies about mythology, history, science fiction, unusual events and criminal cases are my favorite hobbies.
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