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Oncology Research
(5/5) - 1 reviews
University of Torino, Italy
Main Areas of Interest
Research lines
The main research areas of our group are:
- molecular basis of onset and reversion of chemoresistance in human tumors;
- molecular basis of onset and reversion of immune-resistance/immune-evasion in human tumors
- synthesis and validation of new combinatorial antitumor therapies (e.g. multitarget drugs; nanoparticles-based chemotherapy; chemo-immunotherapy approaches).
Techniques You Will Learn
Experimental techniques
- 2D and 3D cell culture using: human and murine chemo-immunosensitive and chemo-immunoresistant tumor cells; primary tumor samples (mesothelioma, glioblastoma, leukemias); primary culture of tumor stem cells
- cell culture and transformation (gene silencing, gene: overexpression)
- cell co-culture models: brain-blood barrier/glioblastoma cells; peripheral blood mononuclear cells/tumor cells
- cell viability/toxicity assays (necrosis, apoptosis, cell cycle analysis, DNA genotoxicity, autophagy, senescence)
- cell metabolism assays (enzymatic activity by spectrofluorimetric and chemiluminescencse-based assays; metabolic radiolabeling)
- chromatography (thin layer chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, affinity chromatography)
- immunoblotting, co-immunoprecipitation
- cell subfractioning, plasma-membrane isolation proteins
- qualitative and quantitative PCR; PCR-arrays
- chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP)
- ELISA
- flow cytometry
- fluorescence and confocal microscope
- immunohistochemistry
- immunological assays: tumor cell phagocytosis, anti-tumor lymphocyte T expansion and activity, immune-phenotyping of immune cells and tumor cells (flow cytometry/ELISA)
- oncological mouse models: immunocompetent mouse models of breast cancer, lung cancer, osteosarcoma, pleural mesothelioma; mice handling, tumor monitoring, drug administration, ex vivo immune system activity of murine models.
Curriculum
Can Be Customized
Reviews From Previous Fellows
- I had a wonderful experience at the University of Torino, Torino, Italy. My advisor, Dr. Chiara Riganti was very supportive and gave me a wonderful learning experience in her department. I acquired theoretical background, know-how, and technical abilities in cell culture techniques and cell cytotoxicity/viability assays, and also I managed to set the basis of future scientific collaborations on cancer biology between our institutions. Thank you so much for the opportunity.
- Prof. Chiara Riganti is a great Mentor, who shares all her knowledge and experience with me. She trains me in the in vitro methods I am interested in, provides detailed descriptions of each technique, discusses future grant projects, and perfectly organized the training time.
- My experience so far is going great. Prof. Riganti is very understanding and welcoming! The group I am working with is very nice and I am learning a lot! So far, I am very happy with the training.
Accommodation
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Fees and Program Logistics
This program has the following durations available:
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | $875.00 |
| 6 weeks | $1,500.00 |
| 12 weeks | $2,750.00 |
This program allows Merit Applications. If you successfully are awarded a merit application - Trialect will take care of all bench and service fees, but you will have to take care of travel and accommodation. All applications will be scrutinized under the merit category. Considering 50 million health professionals around the world, the chances of getting selected under the merit category would be very low.
Who Can Apply
All are eligible
Host Details
Host Name: Dr. Chiara Riganti
Affiliation: University of Torino, Italy
Address: Molecular Biotechnology Center 2 (MBC2) via Nizza 44, 10126 Torino
Website URL: http://chiarariganti.wordpress.com/
Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.
Onsite/On-Campus Program
Fellowship - Basic/Translational/Clinical Research Program
Italy
Application Review Deadline:
Oct 1st, 2024
Featured Reviews
It was a great experience with Prof. Chiara Rignati, Torino University. She personally took interest to make sure I gained from the 2 weeks' experience at her lab. The facilities are outstanding, and the ways were friendly. She was easily accessible throughout the training perdiod, despite her busy schedule. I only wish I could have spent more time, so that I could benefit more.
Program Logistics and Administrative Fees
This program has the following durations available:
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | $875.00 |
| 6 weeks | $1,500.00 |
| 12 weeks | $2,750.00 |
This program allows Merit Applications. If you successfully are awarded a merit application - Trialect will take care of all bench and service fees, but you will have to take care of travel and accommodation. All applications will be scrutinized under the merit category. Considering 50 million health professionals around the world, the chances of getting selected under the merit category would be very low.
Who Can Apply
All are eligible
Host Details
Host Name: Dr. Chiara Riganti
Affiliation: University of Torino, Italy
Address: Molecular Biotechnology Center 2 (MBC2) via Nizza 44, 10126 Torino
Website URL: http://chiarariganti.wordpress.com/
Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.
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