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Elizabeth Tran

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Established · publishing since 1997
RNA Research and SplicingRNA and protein synthesis mechanismsRNA modifications and cancerNuclear Structure and FunctionCancer-related molecular mechanisms research

Publications

104

Citations

4,263

Est. group size

~2

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

30

Publishing since 1997

Research summary
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This publication record appears to blend at least two distinct lines of work: molecular biology studies of RNA helicases (particularly Dbp2) and gene expression regulation via antisense RNA and 3' untranslated regions, alongside a separate cluster of clinical/translational cancer research covering prostate, renal, and lung cancers, circulating tumor DNA, and cancer survivorship. Because the listed publications span such varied topics and venues (including unrelated items on fairy tales and physical activity in older adults), this record may represent multiple individuals with the same name rather than a single coherent research program. Prospective students should verify institutional affiliation and specific lab focus directly before drawing conclusions about research direction.

RNA helicases and RNA structureGene expression regulation (antisense RNA, 3' UTRs)Cancer genomics and circulating tumor DNAProstate and renal cancer clinical researchMolecular mechanisms in lung cancer

Publication output rose from 2017 to a peak around 2019-2020, dropped sharply in 2021, and has since remained at a steady but modest pace of about 4-5 papers per year.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 4.0/year recently
2017: 3 publications172018: 4 publications182019: 9 publications192020: 10 publications10202021: 1 publication212022: 4 publications222023: 4 publications232024: 5 publications242025: 5 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Journal of Biological Chemistry×3
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×3
  • The Journal of Urology×3
  • Molecular Cell×2
  • Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews - RNA×2
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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