Member Biography
Erik Bey, Ph.D.
980 W. Walnut Street
Walther Hall
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 278-4734
Research Program Membership
Associate member:
Associate Research Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
IU School of Medicine
Dr. Bey's research interests include:
Our current research focus includes investigating oxidative stress pathways that play a role in tumorigenesis. Developing novel therapies for treatment of cancer by exploiting oxidative stress. We are also interested in stem cell biology and the role of oxidative stress genes in cancer stem cells. We also have interest and experience in combining radiotherapy with investigative drugs in in vivo models of cancer including (Lung cancer; orthotopic brain tumors; surgically implanted pancreatic tumors and mammary fat pad breast tumors).
Post-doctoral Fellowship - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 11/2008
Post-doctoral Fellowship - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 06/2005
Ph.D. - Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute & Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 06/2001
