@KLCookLab

Associate Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Scientist interested in microbiome in cancer and women’s health. Thoughts are my own.

 Winston-Salem, NC
Joined September 2018
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Hot off the press! Our new collaborative study @wakeforestmed @WakeCancer with @Neil_Iyengar @EmoryUniversity @MSKCancerCenter shows Obesity and Age Influence Tissue-Resident Microbiota to Promote Breast Cancer Risk aacrjournals.org/cancerres/a…

Obesity and Age Elevate Tissue-Resident Microbiota Akkermansia muciniphila to Induce Oxidative...

AbstractObesity is a modifiable risk factor for postmenopausal breast cancer. As obesity–gut microbiome interactions are well known, obesity might also affect tissue-resident microbiome populations...

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Ellie started her research journey during her undergrad days in my lab for a R25 NIH funded research experience, and graduated today with her Master’s degree! #ProudPI @WakeCancer
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Simultaneously released at #AACR26 our new collaborative study investigating the impact of weight loss and omega-3 PUFA on the #microbiome in women at high-risk for #breastcancer aacrjournals.org/cancerpreve…

Weight Loss and Omega-3 Supplementation Modulate the Microbiome in Women with Increased Breast...

Obesity is a modifiable risk factor for breast cancer, characterized by chronic inflammation and altered adipokines. This trial addresses the need to enhance weight loss by targeting underlying...

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It’s NOA day! Thank you to an amazing group of collaborators @wakeforestmed @WakeCancer. Excited to get to work on this project!
Katherine L. Cook@KLCookLab
30 Jun 2025
6th time is the charm! Happy to share that this re-re-resubmitted R01 on understanding the impact of microbial-derived metabolites on obesity-mediated #breastcancer received a 3%!!!!!! @WakeCancer @wakeforestmed
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Cook lab representing at @wakeforestmed Surgical Science Research Day! Congratulations Mohamed for his gold medal 🥇 and Alana for her silver medal 🥈 poster in postdoctoral fellow category!
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New group picture @wakeforestmed @WakeCancer
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Had the pleasure of chatting with @TheVFoundation about our @wakeforestmed @WakeCancer group’s research on #microbiome #nutrition and #breastcancer. Check it out! v.org/story/todays-research-…

“Today’s Research is Tomorrow’s Cures” - V Foundation

How Dr. Katherine Cook’s work in breast cancer research honors the women of her family

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22 Aug 2025
We’re hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow! Focus: Mitochondria, Ca²⁺ signaling & protein QC in heart failure. Looking for expertise in iPSC culture, CRISPR gene editing & human organoids. Apply: [email protected] aah.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en…
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Heading to Philly to talk about our @WakeCancer @wakeforestmed group’s work on #microbiome and #breastcancer at #IO25
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What a great session on tissue resident #microbiome and #cancer @CJohnstonLab1 @DipaliSharma_JH at #ENDO2025 @MDAndersonNews @JohnsHopkins @WakeCancer @wakeforestmed
Katherine L. Cook@KLCookLab
6 Jul 2025
Are you going to #ENDO2025? Come check out our session on Saturday afternoon on #microbiome and #cancer @CJohnstonLab1 @DipaliSharma_JH
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Great #immunometabolism session at #ENDO2025 @MakowskiLab @uthsc
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Are you going to #ENDO2025? Come check out our session on Saturday afternoon on #microbiome and #cancer @CJohnstonLab1 @DipaliSharma_JH
CJohnstonLab@CJohnstonLab1
6 Jul 2025
Looking forward to attending and presenting at #ENDO2025 next weekend in SF and also hearing about exciting work from @KLCookLab, @DipaliSharma_JH labs (SY16 - Diet, Gut, Microbiome, and Cancer).
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6th time is the charm! Happy to share that this re-re-resubmitted R01 on understanding the impact of microbial-derived metabolites on obesity-mediated #breastcancer received a 3%!!!!!! @WakeCancer @wakeforestmed
Katherine L. Cook@KLCookLab
4 Nov 2024
Unfortunately close only counts in horseshoes and hand-grenades….until next time NIH
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Happy to share this collaborative review @MakowskiLab @joepierre3 and others… aacrjournals.org/cancerpreve…
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Congratulations @HKlepinMD @WakeCancer for the @ASCO award recognizing all your hard work and leadership!
Levine Cancer@LevineCancer
31 May 2025
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Heidi Klepin for receiving the prestigious B.J. Kennedy Geriatric Oncology Award at #ASCO25! It highlights her commitment & leadership in improving care for older adults with cancer through clinical research & practice. @AtriumHealthWFB @wakeforestmed
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Congratulations Dr. Clear! Lovely day for the PhD hooding ceremony @wakeforestmed @WakeIPP @WakeCancer
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Recent interview regarding our Cell Reports Medicine manuscript @wakeforestmed @WakeCancer drugdiscoverynews.com/a-heal…

A healthy breast microbiome may help prevent cancer | Drug Discovery News

Tamoxifen and a Mediterranean diet promoted bacterial communities that suppress breast tumor growth.

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Unplugged from work and enjoying the moment. Absolutely breathtaking scenery and whale sightings in Glacier Bay and Icy Straight AK.
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28 Apr 2025
Peak at AACR25 with Ruben Mesa (@mpdrc) @AACR @bentollphd @LorenaNicola28 @KLCookLab oncodaily.com/blog/aacr-2830… #OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedTwitter #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #AACR25 #AACR2025
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Dave Pantoja, PhD@oncoscientist
26 Apr 2025
Grateful for the invitation to present our work @APSPhysiology on strategies to prevent cancer therapy-related cardiotoxicities supported by @ACSNews @WakeCancer #APS2025
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