Staff

Cinzia Cocola

Ricercatore
E-Mail

cinzia.cocola@cnr.it

PHONE

+390226422642

LOCATION

Segrate

ROOM (floor/number)

6/26

I am a researcher at ITB-CNR with a extensive experience in molecular oncology and stem cell research since 2009. My work focuses on developing advanced in vitro and ex vivo models to accelerate translational research and unravel cancer biology. I investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving tumor development and heterogeneity using cellular, molecular, and bioinformatics approaches. My research includes gene function studies in stem cells and cancer via gene expression modulation, 3D organoid cultures from primary tissues to model diseases in vitro; CRISPR-based screening platforms for gene therapy; and the study of microbiota-host interactions in ex vivo models. I’m author/co-authors of several scientific publications on peer-reviewed international journals, and collaborate with national, international and clinical institutes.

Study of molecular and cellular mechanisms in tumorigenesis with a focus on dissecting cellular heterogeneity and interactions within the tumor microenvironment

Development of 3D patient-derived organoids recapitulating in vitro disease models to study the interactions between host and components of surrounding microenvironment

Study of neurodevelopmental disorders physiopathology through the generation of patients iPSCs-derived brain organoids as model systems

Investigating the roles of genes involved in age-related diseases to elucidate their molecular mechanisms underlying cellular senescence and tissue damage

Regulation of gene expression by transient or constitutive modulation of genes to provide insights into gene function and therapeutic potential in disease models

Development of high-throughput CRISPR screening platforms, integrating machine learning-guided library design with large-scale genetic perturbation experiments in different biological contexts