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Pilar Blancafort is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, with research focusing on manipulating the epigenome in cancer models, particularly breast cancer. Her work includes developing DNA binding proteins to reactivate dormant tumor suppressors and stabilizing the repression of oncogenic drivers. She has utilized CRISPR/Cas9 models to reactivate immune responses in breast cancer and has collaborated with other investigators to implement targeted delivery systems for CRISPR in primary solid tumors. Additionally, she has studied novel oncogenes that activate the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway in breast and ovarian cancers. The outcomes of her research contribute to the development of new agents targeting specific pathways in specialized medicine for women's cancers. Her expertise relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in addressing global health issues through innovative biotechnological approaches.
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