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Jennifer J. Westendorf, Ph.D.
 Jennifer J. Westendorf, Ph.D.
Location:
Minnesota
SummaryWe are interested in the molecular basis for bone formation, bone regeneration, and the growth of primary and metastatic bone tumors. Our investigations focus on a molecule called Runx2 that is essential for bone development. We have identified several proteins that partner with Runx2 to regulate its activities and to control bone development, sarcoma growth and/or cancer-associated bone disease. This work has important implications for understanding how biological agents and therapeutic drugs affect skeletal health. Our research is revealing novel insights into numerous diseases including osteoporosis, craniosynostosis, diseases of heterotopic bone, non-union fractures, osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma family of tumors, and bone disease caused by metastatic cancers, including breast and prostate cancer. Recent publicationsEducation
Postdoctoral Fellowship
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Molecular Biology
Ph.D.
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Biomedical Sciences-Immunology
Post Doctoral Fellowship
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Tumor biology
B.A.
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Biology and Chemistry
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