Dr. Andrea Piunti

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrea Piunti is an Assistant Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, focusing on various aspects of chromatin biology and its implications in cancer, particularly pediatric brain tumors. Her research investigates the roles of Polycomb group proteins and their activity in transcriptional regulation. She aims to understand how the dysregulation of these proteins contributes to the development and progression of rare malignancies, such as diffuse midline gliomas and ependymomas. She completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Oncology at the European Institute of Oncology and held a postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University. Her notable publications explore critical interactions within chromatin modifying complexes and their therapeutic potential in bladder cancer and other malignancies. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of the epigenetic mechanisms driving cancer progression, positioning her as a key figure in the field of cancer biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Northwestern University • Chicago, USA

Focused on Chromatin biology.

Awards

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K99 NCI/NIH

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iCARE AIRC-Marie Curie-EU

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Long-Term Fellowship EMBO

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy