{"id":5,"date":"2024-09-12T17:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T21:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/ko-lab\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T11:38:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:38:03","slug":"ko-lab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/","title":{"rendered":"Ko Lab"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><em><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Translational Research on Breast Cancer and Inequities in Treatment<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The Ko Lab is dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge cancer research and the delivery of effective treatments to underserved populations. We focus on translational breast cancer research at the intersection of oncology, service to marginalized communities, and academic inquiry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>By investigating the interplay between tumor biology, socioeconomic factors, and communication practices, the lab aims to elucidate how these elements affect breast cancer, understand the barriers preventing the application of evidence-based cancer treatments to these underserved populations, and work towards more equitable healthcare outcomes for future patients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Our Mission<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong>Advance Research:<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Conduct research that contributes to the scientific understanding of breast cancer in populations that have historically been overlooked in cancer research, and address gaps in care and treatment for marginalized patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong>Engage Patients:<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Actively involve patients from diverse backgrounds in our research process to ensure our work is relevant and impactful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong>Improve Outcomes:<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Translate research findings into practical solutions that enhance patient care and quality of life, with a special focus on those who have been treated inequitably.<\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Promote Awareness:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"> Raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by breast cancer patients from different communities and advocate for their needs within the broader healthcare community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/kolab\/files\/2024\/11\/Image-from-iOS-636x477.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"485\" height=\"364\" class=\"wp-image-316 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/11\/Image-from-iOS-636x477.jpg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/11\/Image-from-iOS-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/11\/Image-from-iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/11\/Image-from-iOS-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/11\/Image-from-iOS-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Our Group<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We are located in the Boston Medical Center Cancer Clinic and the Boston University Medical Campus (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drieslab.com\/\">Dries Lab<\/a>) and collaborate with labs in a number of hospitals and universities. Read more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/people\/\">team and collaborators<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/kolab\/files\/2024\/11\/what-do-we-research-636x180.png\" alt=\"link button to research tab\" width=\"233\" height=\"66\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/11\/what-do-we-research-636x180.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/11\/what-do-we-research-750x217.png 750w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/11\/what-do-we-research.png 766w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/donate\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Funded By<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/NIH-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"73\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/NIH-logo.png 406w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/NIH-logo-400x124.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/BUCTSI-logo-e1727210362185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"71\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-159\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/Boston_Medical_Center_logo.svg-636x268.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"78\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/Boston_Medical_Center_logo.svg-636x268.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/Boston_Medical_Center_logo.svg-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/Boston_Medical_Center_logo.svg-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/Boston_Medical_Center_logo.svg.png 1200w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/Boston_Medical_Center_logo.svg-992x413.png 992w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/BMS-logo-636x232.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"80\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/BMS-logo-636x232.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/BMS-logo-768x280.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/BMS-logo-992x367.png 992w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/BMS-logo-1000x367.png 1000w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/kolab\/files\/2024\/09\/BMS-logo.png 1006w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Translational Research on Breast Cancer and Inequities in Treatment The Ko Lab is dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge cancer research and the delivery of effective treatments to underserved populations. 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