Joya Chandra
Professor · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences · Rice University
Quick answer: Joya Chandra is Professor at Rice University. Joya Chandra shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Seeking PhD Students
Research interests
Our lab conducts multidisciplinary translational research in pediatric oncology therapy and survivorship with an emphasis on brain tumor and leukemia therapeutics and roles for modifiable behaviors in treatment outcomes. Some current projects include:
- Chromatin modifiers in pediatric and adult high grade glioma.
- Kinase signaling pathways using novel agents to overcome therapy resistance in brain tumors and in kinase driven leukemias.
- Modifiable behaviors such as diet, tobacco use and circadian rhythmicity of these behaviors as modulators of treatment efficacy in acute leukemias, and of late effects of chemotherapy.
Past and current graduate students in our lab have won NIH and CPRIT fellowships, and national awards and recognition from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
Frequently asked questions
Is Joya Chandra hiring PhD students at Rice University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Joya Chandra's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Seeking PhD Students.
What does Joya Chandra research?
Our lab conducts multidisciplinary translational research in pediatric oncology therapy and survivorship with an emphasis on brain tumor and leukemia therapeutics and roles for modifiable behaviors in treatment outcomes. Some current projects include:
- Chromatin modifiers in pediatric and adult h
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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