Dr. Paola Marcato

Professor

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Biography

Paola Marcato is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at Dalhousie University, specializing in the pathobiology of breast cancer. With a focus on stem cells and novel therapeutics, her research aims to improve therapeutic strategies through a precision medicine approach. Utilizing genome-wide functional assays, patient-derived xenografts, and cell lines, she identifies biomarkers and studies breast cancer stem cells, particularly factors like ALDH1A3 and long non-coding RNA. As an Affiliate Scientist with Nova Scotia Health and Senior Scientist at the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute, Paola plays a key role in advancing breast cancer research and education. She is actively involved in recruiting graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to further enhance research output. Paola's work has been recognized for its impact on understanding breast cancer, highlighting novel therapeutic targets and strategies to overcome drug resistance. Throughout her career, she has published numerous papers in reputable journals, contributing significantly to the field of cancer research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

Department of Pathology, Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Teaching and conducting research on breast cancer and related pathobiology.

Awards

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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation-Atlantic Region Endowed Chair

2022-01-01