Jose A Ochoa

Affiliate Member

Research Program:

Cancer Therapeutics

Faculty Rank:

Bioinformatics Graduate School

Campus:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Department:

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cancer Research Interest

Disease Site Focus: No Specific Disease Site
Research Focus Area: Treatment
Type of Research: Translational
Research Keywords: Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Injury, Adjuvants
Research Interest Statement: My cancer research focus in improving the selectivity of cancer therapies by reducing damage to normal tissues during radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The work centers on lipid-based bioactive compounds as selective radioprotective and chemoprotective agents, with an emphasis on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that differentiate responses in cancer versus healthy cells. Using well-controlled in vitro models, imaging-based assays, and quantitative analyses, the research examines stress signaling, membrane dynamics, and intracellular pathways that influence therapeutic outcomes. By integrating mechanistic biology with pharmacology and advanced delivery strategies, this work aims to support more effective and less toxic cancer treatments.