Michael Klagsbrun , PhD

Michael Klagsbrun , PhD

Patricia K. Donahoe Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Senior Associate in Medicine, Children’s Hospital Boston

Department: Surgery
Address: Enders 1061
Phone: 617-355-7053
Email: michael.klagsbrun@childrens.harvard.edu
URL: Michael Klagsbrun , PhD's Web Site

Biography

Research:
• Molecular Neuroscience
• Embryonic Pattern Formation and Neural Migration

Overview: Dr. Klagsbrun studies growth factors and their receptors. He is credited with the first purifications of basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2), a potent angiogenesis factor, and of heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF).

Research Projects:

R37_CA37392 - Characterization of Neuropilin, A Novel VEGF Receptor