- PhD in Chemical Sciences, University of Catania (2023-Present). PhD Research: Study, design, and synthesis of antisense oligonucleotides targeting miRNA labeled with 68Ga.
- Research Associate at the National Research Council (CNR) – IBSBC Institute (2024 - Present). Management of research projects on radiolabeled tracers conducted at the Radiochemistry Laboratory of AOE Cannizzaro in Catania, in collaboration with the IBSBC-CNR.
- Professional Qualification as a Chemist, Section A (11/2023)
- Master’s Degree in Clinical, Forensic, and Sports Chemistry – University of Turin (2020 – 2022). Thesis Internship: Conducted at the Clinical Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, University of Turin. Thesis: Development of a lateral flow immunoassay for the determination of bovine salivary cortisol.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry, University of Catania (2016 - 2020).Thesis Internship: Conducted at the Polymer Laboratory, University of Catania. Research on the degradation process of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate). Attendace at the “International School of Environmental Sciences: Knowledge and Experiences in China” at Peking University, Beijing (09/2019).
[07.04.2025]
Thesis title: Realization of a probe capable of recognizing and radiolabelling the circulating hsa-miRNA-5096, biomarker of PAN-NETs.
Keywords: Radiopharmacueticals, oligonucleotides, miRNA, radioisotopes and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Abstract; Therapeutic options for patients with metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors remain limited. Recent studies have highlighted the overexpression of hsa-miR-5096 in these patients. The PhD project aims to develop a radiolabeled probe capable of specifically recognizing and binding to hsa-miR-5096. The probe will consist of an oligonucleotide complementary to the microRNA, a linker, and a radioisotope (68Ga). In vitro studies will be conducted on NT3 cells.
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