Institute of Oncology Research (IOR)

#IORnews Antonietta Verrillo wins “Best Poster Presentation” at the 6th USI BioMed PhD Day 🏆 📅 18 October 2024 Congratulations to Antonietta Verrillo, a PhD student in the Stem Cells & Cancer Lab led by Prof. Arianna Baggiolini for winning the Best Poster Presentation prize at the 6th USI BioMed PhD Day! Antonietta’s award-winning poster presented her insightful research on melanoma brain metastasis, a critical area in oncology with far-reaching implications for cancer treatment and patient care. This recognition highlights her dedication and the innovative work being done in our lab. 👏 Join us in celebrating Antonietta’s achievement and her contribution to advancing cancer research! #USIBioMedPhDDay #ResearchExcellence #MelanomaResearch #InstituteOfOncologyResearch

#IORnews Dr. Jonas Van lent is awarded the SNSF Spark Grant 🎉 📍 Institute of Oncology Research 📅 October 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Jonas Van Lent, postdoctoral fellow in the Stem Cells & Cancer Lab led by Prof. Arianna Baggiolini, on receiving the prestigious SNSF Spark Grant! This highly competitive grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation fuels groundbreaking and unconventional research ideas, and Jonas's project stands out for its creativity and potential impact. His project, “Unraveling the interplay between pain, proprioception, and balance control: a human pluripotent stem cell approach,” delves into the connections between sensory perception and motor control using innovative stem cell techniques. This research could open new frontiers in understanding how pain is regulated, promising to shed light on potential therapeutic strategies. 👏 Join us in celebrating Jonas's achievement and looking forward to the insights his research will bring to science and medicine! #ResearchExcellence #SNSFSparkGrant #InnovationInScience #InstituteOfOncologyResearch

#IORstaff 🎗️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️ We are proud to introduce our research team, united by a common goal: making a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Every day, we dedicate ourselves with passion and determination to find new solutions, develop innovative therapies, and raise awareness about the importance of prevention. The Cancer Immunotherapy Lab, led by Prof. Arianna Calcinotto, uses advanced research techniques to investigate the interactions between breast cancer cells, bacteria, and our immune cells. With greater understanding of this complex environment, we may identify novel treatments in the fight against breast cancer. Because every small discovery is a step forward towards a better future. 🌱🔬✨ This month, let’s join forces to spread awareness: prevention is key to saving lives. We encourage everyone to support research and take care of their health with regular check-ups and attention to their body’s signals. 🎗️🩺 #ResearchAgainstCancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Prevention #ScientificResearch #PinkOctober #UnitedForResearch #Bellinzona Calcinotto Arianna

#IORnews 🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Andrea Alimonti on receiving the prestigious Cloëtta Prize for his groundbreaking work in cancer research! His contributions to understanding cancer cell aging and immune interactions, especially in prostate cancer, have paved the way for innovative therapies. His research on pro-senescence therapy and myeloid-derived suppressor cells is truly game-changing for future treatments. Honored to see such talent recognized! 🏆🔬 #CancerResearch #ProstateCancer #CloëttaPrize #Innovation #Oncology #ETHZurich For more details, check out the full article https://lnkd.in/dwqSFgpE

On September 20, 2024, Bios+ hosted the Swiss national swimming team, including Olympic medalist Noè Ponti! Prof. Franco Cavalli shared insights into the groundbreaking research at Bios+, followed by a lab tour at IOR and IRB. A fantastic day strengthening the bond between sport and science! 

#IORnews A study from the IOR reveals that Factor X, typically involved in blood coagulation, directly promotes resistance to hormonal therapies in preclinical models and is associated with poor survival in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer patients. Read more: https://shorturl.at/zHQq6

#Biosplusevents Join us on 14.09 for the Run for Hope 2024, held for the first time in Bellinzona! Starting at Castelgrande and passing through Bios+, this meaningful event supports important research projects in Ticino, including some at IOR and IRB. ➡ More info: https://shorturl.at/I2PZo

#IORnews A new study reveals a groundbreaking compound targeting the WAS protein with anti-cancer activity in hematological cancers. ➡ Read the news : https://shorturl.at/2ROUR

#IORnews Researchers from the Prostate Cancer Biology Laboratory, directed by Dr. Giuseppina Carbone, have found that an enzyme involved in the cell metabolism has a critical role in the development of treatment-refractory prostate cancers. Read more: https://shorturl.at/PFQUI

#IORjobs Prof. Andrea Alimonti's lab is offering two 4-year postdoctoral fellowships to study the role of gut and intratumoral microbiota in cancer and treatment resistance. 👉 Discover more and apply: https://shorturl.at/Xoi5E