Center for Cell Signaling Research Project Leaders
Project Leader
Kathleen A. Becker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, COM
kbecker3@une.edu | (207) 602-2824
Project Title
The Role of Dock7 in Osteoporosis
Project Leader
Charilaos (Harry) Filippakis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, COM
cfilippakis@une.edu | (207) 602-2389
Project Title
Mechanisms of Macropinocytosis-mediated Nutrient Uptake in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Tumorigenesis
Project Leader
Luis F. Queme, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, COM
lqueme@une.edu | (207) 602-2078
Project Title
Molecular Signaling From Satellite Glial Cells Modulates the Development of Musculoskeletal Pain During Stress
Research Project Leader Alumni
Project Leader
Eva Rose Balog, Associate Professor, School of Molecular and Physical Sciences, CAS
ebalog@une.edu | (207) 602-2608
Project Title
Immunomodulatory Elastin-like Materials to Promote Wound Healing
Received NIGMS R35 September 2026