Defining the role of mutant p53 in the response of cancer cells to microenvironmental stress

Updated: about 1 month ago
Deadline: 26 Apr 2024

27 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Università degli Studi di Trieste
Department

HR - Academic Staff
Research Field

Biological sciences » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Italy
Application Deadline

26 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

24ar364-6PRINPNRR
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

In a growing tumor, cancer cells are chronically exposed to stress from the altered tissue environment, high mutational rate, and chemotherapy. Cancer cells can adapt and survive in these conditions; moreover, the  activation of molecular pathways of response to stress can actually promote malignant progression. Within a project aimed at understanding the genetic determinants that enable adaptation of cancer cells to stress, the Fellow will study the impact of two different tumor suppressor genes, TP53 and DAB2IP, whose loss-of-function is known to promote aggressiveness in multiple types of tumors. This project aims to improve our knowledge of the mechanisms that allow tumor cells to adapt and survive under chronic stress, and in particular on the role played by specific TP53 mutations. Such knowledge will aid the development of targeted therapies, and provide new parameters for choosing more effective individualized treatments.


Requirements
Research Field
Biological sciences » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://web.units.it/concorsi/ricerca/conc-51334

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Trieste
Country
Italy
City
Trieste
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://pica.cineca.it/units

Contact
City

Trieste
Website

https://www.units.it/ateneo/bandi
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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