Ralph Buttyan

Degrees / Designations 

BS, Biophysics and Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA, USA, 1974

PhD, Virology, University of Chicago, Chicago IL, USA, 1980

Email Address 
rbuttyan@prostatecentre.com
Phone 
604-875-4111 x21758
Mailing Address 
The Vancouver Prostate Centre 2660 Oak St JBRC 250A Vancouver BC V6H 3Z6

Biography

Academic Appointment 
Professor
Body Locations and Systems 
Kidneys and Urinary System
Other Areas of Research 
Benign Bladder Dysfunctions

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Current Projects 
  1. The Role of Hedgehog/Gli Signaling in Prostate Cancer Progression
  2. Stem Cell Biology and Developmental Cell Lineage Transitions in Prostate Cancer Cells
  3. The Role of the Tetraspanin Web in Therapy Resistant Prostate Cancer
  4. Neuroendocrine Features of Aggressive Prostate Cancers
  5. Intratumoral Steroidogenesis
News and Awards 
Nov 14, 2014How Movember’s moustaches are taking prostate cancer down
Mar 20, 2014Local prostate cancer research excellence recognized internationally
Nov 15, 2013Movember = mo’ progress in prostate cancer research
Nov 13, 2013People in Profile: Amy Lubik
Nov 4, 2013Women as family health guardians help men through prostate cancer
Jun 11, 2013Prostate Centre receives $5M Movember Team Grant!