Mina Bissell

Biochemist Distinguished Scientist

BioEngineering & BioMedical Sciences

Building: 977, Room 227
Mail Stop: 977
Phone: (510) 486-4365
Fax: (510) 486-5586
mjbissell@lbl.gov
http://www2.lbl.gov/LBL-Programs/lifesciences/BissellLab/main.html

Curriculum Vitae

Programs & Initiatives

Senior Advisor to the Laboratory Director on Biology, Berkeley Lab
University California, Berkeley, Faculty of Four Graduate Groups: Graduate Groups in Comparative Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Molecular Toxicology, and Joint Graduate Group in Bioengineering (with UCSF)

Research Interests

Breast Cancer Research
3-Dimensional Tissue Research

Selected Publications

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Mina Bissell to Receive American Association for Cancer Research Award

March 17, 2021

Mina Bissell, Distinguished Senior Scientist in the Biological Systems and Engineering (BSE) Division, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the AACR Princess Takamatsu Memorial Lectureship. Bissell’s work in BSE involves describing ways in which the microenvironment, or context, of cells can influence tumor growth and extracellular matrix in the regulation of gene expression and tumorigenesis, and for the invention of a 3-D organoid culture technology. Above and beyond these scientific contributions, Bissell continually demonstrates a commitment to supporting collaborative research and mentoring early career investigators.

Mina Bissell Delivers Gairdner Laureate Talk Virtually, Receives Medal at Home

October 29, 2020

This spring, Mina Bissell, distinguished senior scientist in the Biological Systems and Engineering (BSE) Division, was awarded the 2020 Canada Gairdner International Award for Biomedical Research. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Gairdner Foundation held their annual Laureate Lectures and Gala Celebration—normally hosted in Toronto, Ontario, Canada—virtually this year. Bissell presented her talk, entitled “Why Don’t We Get More Cancer?”, about a signaling pathway she and her research group discovered that doesn’t get turned off in cancer and leads to uncontrolled growth. She received her medal surrounded by family at home in Berkeley, and spoke about the power of empathy.

Mina Bissell Awarded 2020 Canada Gairdner International Award

March 31, 2020

Mina Bissell, distinguished senior scientist in the Biological Systems and Engineering (BSE) Division, is one of five recipients of the 2020 Canada Gairdner International Award – an annual honor given to scientists who have contributed to transformative human health research.

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