Andrew Skildum
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Credentials
PhD
Research Summary
Dr. Skildum's research interests are in understanding the basic molecular biology of cancer cells, with the goal of decreasing the often devastating impact cancer has on the lives of patients and their families. Dr. Skildum moved to the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus in the fall of 2004. He worked in the laboratory of Dr. Kendall Wallace, where he initiated a study of potential links between mitochondrial infidelity and antiestrogen resistance in human breast cancer. He was appointed Assistant Professor in 2011 and teaches in the areas of metabolism and microbiology.
Teaching Summary
Biochemistry, metabolism, and virology. Course director for gastrointestinal medicine
Mentoring & Advising: undergraduate researchers
Service Summary
Member, National Research Mentoring Network. (2012 - Present)
Mentor
Bridges to Baccalaureate. (2011 - Present)
McNair Scholars. (2011 - Present)
Pathways to Advanced Degrees in Life Science. (2011 - Present)
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Contact
Address
Department of Biomedical Sciences321 SMed
1035 University Dr
Duluth, MN 55812