Giulia Ghirardello

MSc graduate in Biomedical Sciences with 1 year of research experience in cancer immunology. Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, molecular biology techniques, flow cytometry, immunostaining (mIHC) and image analysis. Passionate about immuno-oncology and motivated to contribute to a collaborative R&D environment within biomedical research.

Research Trainee at Center for Cancer Research (CCR) (2024-03 – 2025-02)

• Investigated stromal heterogeneity in colorectal cancer patient samples and CRC PDX models using 7-color multiplex immunohistochemistry and spatial analysis tools
• Worked on the generation of inducible Cas9-expressing CRC cell lines using a Tet-On 3G system

Research Trainee at National Cancer Institute (INT) (2022-09 – 2022-11)

• Evaluated a candidate choline kinase-α (ChoKa/CHKA) inhibitor in ovarian cancer cell lines by assessing growth inhibition and target pathway effects via phosphocholine measurement and protein expression analyses

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences – University of Insubria (2022-09 – 2026-03)

Bachelor of Science in Biology – University of Insubria (2019-09 – 2022-12)