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7530
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Overview

Philip W. Westerman is affiliated with North Carolina State University in the United States. Their recent research contributions focus primarily on breast cancer development, molecular biology, and oncology.

Westerman has published multiple papers in recognized venues, reflecting their work on cancer biology and related molecular processes. Recent publications include:

  • Abstract 2077: Elevated PI16 expression in fibroadenoma fibroblasts is associated with subsequent breast cancer development (2025, Cancer Research)
  • Abstract 2083: Activated fibroblasts in benign breast tissue are associated with subsequent breast cancer development (2025, Cancer Research)
  • Abstract 765: Spatial transcriptomic profiling of normal breast tissue reveals potential mechanisms underlying increased breast cancer risk in Black women (2025, Cancer Research)
  • A STAT1-GBP1 axis modulates epithelial proliferation in postpartum breast tissue by repressing CDKI expression (2025, Breast Cancer Research)

Their frequent coauthors include:

  • Nicole Cruz-Reyes
  • Derek C. Radisky
  • Stacey J. Winham
  • Camila Pacheco Erak
  • Robert A. Vierkant

Westerman's research is published mostly in the journals Cancer Research and Breast Cancer Research, with three papers in the former and one in the latter.

Their work spans a number of scientific subfields, notably:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Oncology

Key research topics addressed by Westerman include:

  • Cancer Cells and Metastasis
  • Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
  • Wnt/β-catenin signaling in development and cancer

Best Publications

  • Management considerations for organic waste use in agriculture.

    P.W. Westerman;J.R. Bicudo

  • Wood chips and wheat straw as alternative biofilter media for denitrification reactors treating aquaculture and other wastewaters with high nitrate concentrations

    Willie Jones B. Saliling;Philip W. Westerman;Thomas M. Losordo

  • Phosphorus adsorption-desorption characteristics of two soils utilized for disposal of animal wastes.

    K. R. Reddy;M. R. Overcash;R. Khaleel;P. W. Westerman

  • A REVIEW OF AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM CONFINED SWINE FEEDING OPERATIONS

    J. Arogo;P. W. Westerman;A. J. Heber

  • Water treatment and waste characterization evaluation of an intensive recirculating fish production system

    Joanna G. Twarowska;Philip W. Westerman;Thomas M. Losordo

  • Upflow biological aerated filters for the treatment of flushed swine manure

    P.W Westerman;J.R Bicudo;A Kantardjieff

  • Long-term swine lagoon effluent applications on coastal bermudagrass. II, Effect on nutrient accumulation in soil

    Larry D. King;J. C. Burns;P. W. Westerman

  • AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS

    Jactone Arogo;Philip W. Westerman;Albert J. Heber;Wayne P. Robarge

  • Solid-liquid separation of animal manure for odor control and nutrient management

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  • A Nonpoint Source Model for Land Areas Receiving Animal Wastes: II. Ammonia Volatilization

    K. R. Reddy;R. Khaleel;M. R. Overcash;P. W. Westerman

  • Biogas production from anaerobic lagoons

    L.M. Safley;P.W. Westerman

  • Swine lagoon effluent applied to coastal bermudagrass. I: Forage yield, quality, and element removal

    J. C. Burns;P. W. Westerman;L. D. King;G. A. Cummings

  • An Analysis of Biological, Economic, and Engineering Factors Affecting the Cost of Fish Production in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems

    Thomas M. Losordo;Philip W. Westerman

  • MODELING AMMONIA EMISSION FROM SWINE ANAEROBIC LAGOONS

    Z. S. Liang;P. W. Westerman;J. Arogo

  • Laboratory methods for estimating available nitrogen in manures and sludges

    G.M. Chescheir;P.W. Westerman;L.M. Safley

  • A Nonpoint Source Model for Land Areas Receiving Animal Wastes: I. Mineralization of Organic Nitrogen

    K. R. Reddy;R. Khaleel;M. R. Overcash;P. W. Westerman

  • Low-temperature digestion of dairy and swine manure

    L. M. J. Safley;P. W. Westerman

  • Aeration of livestock manure slurry and lagoon liquid for odor control: a review

    P.W. Westerman;R.H. Zhang

  • Measuring ammonia concentrations and emissions from agricultural land and liquid surfaces: a review.

    Sanjay B. Shah;Philip W. Westerman;Jactone Arogo

  • Long-Term Swine Lagoon Effluent Applications on ‘Coastal’ Bermudagrass: I. Yield, Quality, and Element Removal

    J. C. Burns;L. D. King;P. W. Westerman

  • Performance of a low temperature lagoon digester.

    L.M. Safley;P.W. Westerman

Frequent Co-Authors

Jesse L. Grimes
Jesse L. Grimes North Carolina State University
Joseph C. Burns
Joseph C. Burns North Carolina State University
Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón
Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón North Carolina State University
Albert J. Heber
Albert J. Heber Purdue University West Lafayette
Lowry A. Harper
Lowry A. Harper Agricultural Research Service

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