Bernadette Pedersen

Bernadette Pedersen is a Senior Research Officer at the Macquarie Medical School, Macquarie University, focusing on cancer biology and melanoma research. Her work bridges cutting-edge technologies like single-cell RNA sequencing and biophotonics with clinical applications in immunotherapy and precision medicine.

Her research interests include:

• Mechanisms of drug resistance in melanoma
• Development of non-invasive diagnostic imaging techniques
• Role of IFN-γ signaling in enhancing therapeutic efficacy
• Immune checkpoint blockade strategies
• Tumor heterogeneity and personalized medicine

Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding melanoma cell behavior, optimizing drug selection for rare cancers, and advancing label-free imaging diagnostics. Collaborations span multidisciplinary teams, integrating molecular biology with computational and clinical approaches.

Her work demonstrates a strong emphasis on translating laboratory insights into clinical practice, particularly for melanoma and other cancers resistant to standard therapies.