Dr. Francesca Aguilo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Francesca Aguilo is an Associate Professor at Umeå University focused on biomedical research and cancer. Her research primarily investigates RNA-based gene regulation and its implications for cell fate in breast cancer. She has a strong background in deciphering novel epigenetic mechanisms that influence global gene expression, with particular attention to the processes that determine the synthesis of functional gene products. Aguilo's work is at the forefront of understanding how these mechanisms can contribute to cancer initiation and progression, particularly in aggressive forms of breast cancer.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Leading research on RNA-based gene regulation and its impact on cancer.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.