Phd in MOLECULAR MEDICINE

Research: Role of MEX3A/RIG-I axis in Glioblastoma's pathogenesis

EDUCATION:
2018-2021: Bachelor degree in Agro-Industrial Biotechnology, La Sapienza University, Rome (Italia)
Score: 107/110
Thesis title: The role of vitamin B6 in epilpesy
Supervisor: Prof. Martino Luigi Di Salvo
2021-2023: Master degree in Medical Biotechnology, La Sapienza University, Rome (Italy)
Score: 110/110 cum laude
Thesis title: Defining the anti-cancer properties of a new inhibitor of the Endoplasmic Reticulum Aminoipeptidase 1 (ERAP1) in Hedgehog-dependent medulloblastoma
Supervisor: Prof.ssa Lucia Di Marcotullio

ACTUAL POSITION:
Novembre 2023- PhD student in Molecular Medicine, Dept. of Molecular Medicine, La Sapienza University, Rome (Italy)
Supervisor: Marella Maroder

SKILLS:
Molecular Biology techniques: Plasmidic and genomic DNA extraction, RNA extraction, cloning, DNA mutagenesis, reverse transcription, PCR, quantitative real time PCR, luciferase reporter assays.
Analysis of proteins: Protein extraction and western blot analysis, protein post-translational modifications analysis; immunoprecipitation assays.
Cellular biology: cell culture techniques (animal cells), DNA and siRNA transfection/transduction, cell treatments, BrdU assay, production and use of lentiviral vectors.
Histology and histopathology techniques: immunofluorescence, histochemical and immuno-histochemical techniques.
IT Skills:
Office suite; Adobe Photoshop; Image J; Image Lab; GraphPad.