MIT Presents: Cytochrome P450 Proteins, Vaping, and Cancer with MIT Biology Hands-on Models

Friday, October 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM–12:30 PM CDT
Pegasus B
Session Description

Investigate the molecular mechanisms behind drug-drug interactions, nicotine addiction, and cancer risk! Discover how metabolism of different drugs and toxicants can affect behavior and disease by comparing CYP protein active sites for different individuals.

Session Category

Genetics

Primary Presenter

Dr. Kathleen Vandiver, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
City

Lexington

State

MA

Co-Presenters

Dr. Amanda Gruhl Mayer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
City

Dedham

State

MA

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