Research in Dr. Zhang’s laboratory mainly focuses on the identification and characterization of tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) as diagnostic markers of human cancer, particularly in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). His overall goal of the lab is to determine whether a mini-array of multiple TAAs would enhance antibody detection that would be useful non-invasive approach for the early detection of human HCC. The expected results from Dr. Zhang’s project will contribute to the reduction of disparities associated with the mortality of HCC, which disproportionately affects Hispanic communities, particularly in the El Paso region.