Thyroid Disease Research

The thyroid is an organ in the neck that works to regulate temperature and metabolism.

Sometimes, cancerous tumors can appear on the thyroid. These cancerous nodules have the potential to spread the disease throughout the body.

Our research experts in the Department of Pathology study thyroid cancer and its causes.

Our Experts in Thyroid Cancer Research

• Yuri Nikiforov, MD: Dr. Nikiforov's research group investigates the genetic mechanisms of thyroid cancer. Learn more about Dr. Nikiforov’s research and publications.

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