Shyh-Han Tan, PhD

My work focuses on understanding why some prostate cancers become aggressive and how we can use molecular information to predict which patients are at highest risk. I combine genomic, proteomic, and clinical data to uncover the biological pathways that drive tumor progression and to translate these insights into practical biomarkers that can guide care. I am particularly interested in how inherited factors and the tumor microenvironment influence cancer behavior, and in developing tools that improve early detection and risk assessment. I also enjoy working collaboratively across disciplines and mentoring trainees as we build approaches that connect molecular insights to meaningful clinical improvements for patients.