Ioannis Saitoglou

I am a young researcher from Greece, holding a Master’s degree in Translational Research in Biomedicine from Democritus University of Thrace that I obtained in July 2024. I completed both my Bachelor’s and Master’s studies at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics in Alexandroupolis, Greece. During my Master’s studies, my research focused on breast cancer, specifically exploring the developmental processes of the mammary gland using mouse models. This experience sparked my interest in understanding the molecular mechanisms. Driven by a desire to expand my expertise in molecular biology and delve deeper into cancer research, I applied to the PhD program at the European School of Molecular Medicine (SEMM). In October 2024, I was accepted into the program and began my PhD in November 2024 at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, Italy. My project is a collaboration between Dr. Di Giammartino’s Lab and Dr. Vicidomini’s Lab, offering an interdisciplinary approach that combines molecular biology and advanced microscopy. My PhD research focuses on the epitranscriptomic roles of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) within 3D chromatin hubs, investigating their spatial localization through state-of-the-art microscopy and their molecular interactions with other RNA-binding molecules. This project represents an exciting challenge and an opportunity for me to broaden my scientific knowledge while contributing to an emerging field of research. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and eager to embark on this new chapter in my academic journey.

Title: 9th NIC@IIT and MOSBRI Advanced Microscopy practical workshop
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Date: 06-12-2024

Title: Certificate of Pedagogical and Teaching Competence
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Date: 25-11-2022

Title: Certificate of Attendance in Courses on IT and Computer Operation
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Date: 25-11-2022