Phd in HUMAN BIOLOGY AND MEDICAL GENETICS

Research: Integrative genomic and transcriptomic profiling of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy response in locally advanced cervical carcinoma

PhD Candidate in Human Biology and Medical Genetics
Sapienza University of Rome (11/2024 – Present)

Project: Integrated genomic and transcriptomic profiling to identify predictive markers of response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer.

Professional Experience
Research Biologist – A. Gemelli University Hospital, Rome (01/2024 – Present)
Translational studies on molecular signatures predictive of response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in cervical cancer.

Biologist – Medispa, Rome (10/2023 – 12/2023)
Molecular screening of genes, proteins, and cells.
Experimental analyses supporting diagnostic and therapeutic development.
Quality control according to ISO laboratory standards.

Research Trainee – S.A.I.M.L.A.L. Department, Sapienza University of Rome (01/2022 – 07/2023)
Study of anti-apoptotic pathways in Acute Myeloid Leukemia and mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies.

Research Trainee – Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua (06/2020 – 12/2020)
Investigation of the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cytotoxic immune responses in glioblastoma models.
Management of datasets from flow cytometry and gene expression experiments.

Education

PhD in Human Biology and Medical Genetics – Sapienza University of Rome (2024 – Present)
Second-Level Master in Healthcare Management (ALTEMS) – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome (2024)
Skills: healthcare management, clinical audit, quality indicators, health data analysis, project management.
Master’s Degree in Genetics and Molecular Biology – Sapienza University of Rome (2021 – 2023)
Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences – University of Ferrara (2018 – 2021)

Languages
Italian: Native
English: C1 (IELTS 8.5)
French: B1
Spanish: B1

Certifications
ECDL (2016)
IELTS (2021)
Cen.Ri.S. – Laboratory Small Animal Care and Handling (2024)
GCP R3 – Global Health Training Centre (2025)

Volunteering
Pediatric Department – Arcispedale Sant’Anna (2019–2021)
Pediatric Emergency Room – Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital (2023–2024)