Research Program and Theme
- Program: Cancer Engineering and Biological Systems
- Theme: Mechanistic and Quantitative Biology
Research Focus
William Helferich investigates diet-correlated breast cancer growth and progression with a specific interest in botanical estrogens from soy and other dietary supplement sources. He also has an interest in how thermally abused oil can alter breast cancer metastasis using preclinical models.
Other Campus Affiliations
- Professor, Food Science and Human Nutrition