Juan Arriaga, PhD
About Me
Juan Arriaga, PhD is Assistant Professor at the Departments of Oncological Sciences and Urology, where he studies the molecular and cellular mechanisms of prostate cancer metastasis and treatment resistance using mouse models, organoids and functional genomics. His laboratory focuses on understanding how different molecular alterations that are found in tumors originating in the prostate allow these cells to migrate and survive in other tissues, a process known as metastasis. By understanding how these alterations confer particular vulnerabilities to metastatic tumors, the Arriaga lab strives to develop novel treatment strategies that can improve patient care.
Dr. Arriaga received his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the School of Pharmacy and Biochemistry of the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina. He then obtained his PhD from the same institution while working at the CIO-FUCA and Leloir Institutes and later did his postdoctoral training at Columbia University Medical Center. He joined Mount Sinai in 2022.
Language
English
Position
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Oncological Sciences
Multi-Disciplinary Training Areas
Cancer Biology [CAB]
Education
Bachelor's, University of Buenos Aires
PhD, University of Buenos Aires
Postdoctoral training, Columbia University
Awards
2022
NCI K22 Career Development Award to Promote Diversity
2021
Young Investigator Award, Prostate Cancer Foundation
2018
Dean’s Precision Medicine Research Fellowship, Columbia University
2017
Irving Institute Clinical Trials Office Pilot Award, Columbia University
2015
Postdoctoral Training Award, Department of Defense
2013
René Barón Foundation Award in Medical Sciences, National Academy of Medicine, Argentina
2009
CONICET Predoctoral fellowship, Ministry of Science, Argentina
Research
Industry Relationships
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