Katherine L. Cook

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

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

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

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

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 https://t.co/9ITADeUDFO

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

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]

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]

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!

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

New group picture @wakeforestmed @WakeCancer

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

@dhtomar @wakeforestmed Congratulations!

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

Had the pleasure of chatting with @TheVFoundation about our @wakeforestmed @WakeCancer group’s research on #microbiome #nutrition and #breastcancer. Check it out! https://t.co/l24GrSaMUd

[Dhanendra Tomar @dhtomar]

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]

https://t.co/Hvuk39wM9h

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

Heading to Philly to talk about our @WakeCancer @wakeforestmed group’s work on #microbiome and #breastcancer at #IO25

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

What a great session on tissue resident #microbiome and #cancer @CJohnstonLab1 @DipaliSharma_JH at #ENDO2025 @MDAndersonNews @JohnsHopkins @WakeCancer @wakeforestmed

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

Are you going to #ENDO2025? Come check out our session on Saturday afternoon on #microbiome and #cancer @CJohnstonLab1 @DipaliSharma_JH

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

Great #immunometabolism session at #ENDO2025 @MakowskiLab @uthsc

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

Are you going to #ENDO2025? Come check out our session on Saturday afternoon on #microbiome and #cancer @CJohnstonLab1 @DipaliSharma_JH

[CJohnstonLab @CJohnstonLab1]

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).

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

@Neil_Iyengar @WinshipAtEmory Congratulations Neil! Emory and their patient population is lucky to have such an amazing and caring breast cancer researcher/physician on their team!

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

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]

Unfortunately close only counts in horseshoes and hand-grenades….until next time NIH

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

Happy to share this collaborative review @MakowskiLab @joepierre3 and others…
https://t.co/O8OvQe7mAd

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

Congratulations @HKlepinMD @WakeCancer for the @ASCO award recognizing all your hard work and leadership!

[Levine Cancer @LevineCancer]

🎉 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

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

Congratulations Dr. Clear! Lovely day for the PhD hooding ceremony @wakeforestmed @WakeIPP @WakeCancer

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

@JacobAllenPhD Congratulations!

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

Recent interview regarding our Cell Reports Medicine manuscript @wakeforestmed @WakeCancer https://t.co/xPkJ90GSVF

[Katherine L. Cook @KLCookLab]

Unplugged from work and enjoying the moment. Absolutely breathtaking scenery and whale sightings in Glacier Bay and Icy Straight AK.