I am a passionate scientist dedicated to advancing medical research and finding better cures for diseases, with a particular focus on cancer. I firmly believe there is so much more left to discover beyond our current understanding. As beautifully put by Shakespeare in poetry,  "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." 

My journey in science began at Malignani, one of Italy's finest scientific high schools, where I laid the foundation for my future endeavors. Eager to expand my knowledge and skills, I continued my studies in the UK at both Aberdeen and Cambridge Universities, for my bachelor's and master's of science degrees in molecular biology.

I then pursued my Ph.D. in Italy, at the University of Trieste, immersing myself in cutting-edge research to further hone my expertise in molecular biomedicine. I was always interested in the innovation environment offered by the USA. During my last year of my Ph.D. I moved to Houston. From the year 2020 to 2023, I completed my round of postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine, which equipped me with valuable insights and experiences in molecular biology. Throughout the years of my academic journey and training, I was fortunate to meet and have incredible mentors who guided and inspired me.

Currently, I am a research scientist at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. I have been happily using interesting technologies, such qPCR, dPCR, single-cell RNA sequencing 10X Genomics, NextSeq500 Illumina sequencing, to explore how targeted therapies elicit an immune response and what are the mechanisms of resistance. Currently, I am looking at genetic alterations searching for new genes responsible for therapeutic sensitivity in the immune-privileged microenvironment of the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The genetic field is immense and many new targets and immune checkpoints are arising, which deserve further investigation. For my latest papers, explore my publications' banner, PubMed, Google Scholar, Research Gate. Together, we are like builders, assembling a pyramid of knowledge piece by piece, with every publication and discovery representing a crucial step forward in our quest to combat cancer and improve human health. We can all contribute to ending cancer together. In case interested, I am on the editorial board for two important journals: 1) BMC Medicine, and 2) Cancers.

I invite you to join me on this scientific journey of discovery, where we continuously push the boundaries of knowledge and strive to make a positive impact through research and innovation. Let me know if you want to talk about science and share your insights. Together, we can bring empathy, hope, and healing to the world through the power of science. Thank you for visiting my website, and I look forward to sharing my progress and achievements.

www.NavidSobhani.com