Shankar Suman

Shankar Suman's recent work focuses on how melanoma (a type of skin cancer) spreads to the lymphatic system, particularly studying tiny cell-released particles called extracellular vesicles and exosomes that help tumors suppress immune responses and prepare distant tissues ('premetastatic niches') for cancer spread. This research uses proteomics (large-scale protein analysis) and spatial imaging techniques to map immune and tumor cell interactions within lymph nodes. Earlier work in the same lab covered more varied topics, including chemical sensors and metabolic changes in breast cancer.

Publication output has fluctuated over the past decade but shows a notable increase in 2025, suggesting a recent growth phase after a relatively steady mid-decade pace.

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