R. L. Judson-Torres

This study shows that genetic silencing of AKT paralogs in melanoma cells leads to cell death via mTORC signaling disruption, which can be rescued by activated SGK1, suggesting dual targeting of AKT and SGK1 as a potential therapy.

This study characterizes human melanocyte development and dedifferentiation using single-cell RNA-sequencing, identifying site-specific subpopulations and transcriptional programs distinct from model systems.

This study identifies bidirectional interconversion between tumorigenic and drug-tolerant melanoma cell states through BRN2 expression, revealing distinct molecular programs and therapeutic implications.

This study identifies microRNA-mediated suppression of AURKB as a mechanism by which BRAFV600E induces reversible mitotic arrest in human melanocytes, contributing to nevus formation.