Cancer Microbiome Researcher & Assistant Professor at Ohio State University; Innovation Award Recipient, American Lung Association; Expert in Computational Biology & Immuno-Oncology

Columbus, OH, USA
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Dr. Daniel J. Spakowicz Biography

Dr. Daniel J. Spakowicz is a cancer microbiome researcher and assistant professor in the Division of Medical Oncology at The Ohio State University. He is a member of the Molecular Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention Program and the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology at the OSUCCC – James. Spakowicz earned a doctorate in molecular biophysics and biochemistry and a master of science in biomedical informatics from Yale University, where he also conducted postdoctoral research examining the microbiome and its interactions with the host body. His multidisciplinary training in biophysical, microbiological, and computational techniques informs a research program at the intersection of data science, immunology, and oncology.

Spakowicz’s research centers on how the human microbiome influences cancer and its treatment. His laboratory investigates the role of the microbiome in cancer through computational biology, experimental methods, and clinical trials, with a focus on linking microbial profiles to cancer treatment outcomes and mechanisms. One finding from his lab demonstrates that modifying the gut microbiome can affect tumor colonization by microorganisms across several cancer types, with implications for immunotherapy approaches. The lab also manages the collection, processing, and data generation of human microbiome samples across multiple trials at Ohio State and nationally.

Spakowicz’s research portfolio includes studies on various cancer types and treatment modalities. His work funded by the Lung Cancer Foundation of America explores the relationship between the gut microbiome and immuno-oncology therapy responses, aiming to predict overall survival, progression-free survival, and immune-related adverse events in lung cancer patients. He has led research into adenosine as a mediator of tumor and tumor-microbiome interactions in non-small cell lung cancer, for which he received an Innovation Award from the American Lung Association. His focus on modifiable biomarkers, particularly the microbiome and physical activity levels, reflects an interest in empowering patients to participate in their own cancer treatment.

Spakowicz has co-authored research published in journals including "Nature Communications," "Cell Systems," "Genome Biology," "Journal of Biological Chemistry," and "Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology." He has developed publicly available computational tools for analyzing and integrating microbiome data. Spakowicz has also presented his research to broader audiences, including an appearance on the PBS program "QED With Dr. B," where he discussed the connection between the gut microbiome, the immune system, and cancer treatment outcomes.

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Dr. Daniel J. Spakowicz Videos

The Significance of LCFA Grants for Advancing Lung Cancer Research

The Significance of LCFA Grants for Advancing Lung Cancer Research

Dr. Daniel Spakowicz Discusses the Significance of LCFA Grants for Advancing Lung Cancer Research #LCFA #LungCancerResearch #YoungInvestigator

Daniel Spakowicz: Empowering Cancer Patients with the ...

Daniel Spakowicz: Empowering Cancer Patients with the ...

might hold the answer. In this hopeful talk Dr. Daniel Spakowicz shares his vision for the future when your gut might hold the answer.

Why Pelotonia Is as Important as Ever in 2020

Why Pelotonia Is as Important as Ever in 2020

COVID-19 is changing everything in 2020, and Pelotonia is no exception. While the traditional three-day biking event is on hiatus, the Pelotonia...

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