Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics

Biography

David Ligon brings more than 30 years of experience in Information Technology to the table, with a focus on Web and Systems design as well as Technical Documentation, Education, Grants and Leadership. David first gained global leadership experience and recognition by leading the iPad Revolution in Special Education. The collaborative presentation was delivered by colleagues Scott Meech and Eric Sailers at ISTE2011 in Philadelphia and was well received. While leading the IT Department for a school district in Phoenix's East Valley, David Ligon initiated an effort to bring 21st Century Technology into the schools by exploring appropriate use of social media for K-12. As part of that research, David established a global collaborative network of Education Technology Leaders, and other professionals, including John C. Maxwell, whom later included David as a contributor to his book on Leadership entitled "Everyone Communicates: Few Connect" on page 252. Once again David has risen to another global leadership effort, this time in the vitally important field of Epigenetics--the 21st Century science of approaching cancer diagnosis and treatment from a genetic-based viewpoint. Given David's passion for cutting-edge research and technology, it was only natural his direction would evolve in life to combine all these gifts into Epigenetically focused and Knowledge Management-based Cancer Research Portal of the 21st Century to foster communication and collaboration in the industry--all with the Goal of Saving Lives through Awareness and Knowledge-sharing.

Research Interest

Epigenetics and Cancer