Molecular Oncology |
The LNCIB Unit of Molecular Oncology is a research team focused on understanding the molecular basis of cellular transformation, with particular attention to the connections that may exist between diverse pathways that regulate cell survival, proliferation and differentiation. We believe that a solid understanding of the complexity of such interactions, and of their functional significance in the context of adult tissues and during embryonic development, is a critical step for the identification of molecular targets for cancer therapy.
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The Unit is also developing tools to interfere with the physical interaction of biologically relevant proteins, doing extensive protein interaction screenings, and designing biologically active peptide aptamers.
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The Molecular Oncology Unit is part of the PhD program in Molecular Medicine, and graduate students represent a significant component of the research staff. The Unit is also regularly hosting and training undergraduate students from the University of Trieste and other italian universities.
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The Molecular Oncology Unit is part of the L.N.CIB (National Laboratory of the Interuniversity Consortium for Biotechnologies), located in the AREA Science Park, in Trieste, Italy.
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