Collavin Licio

Collavin Licio is a Full Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Trieste, specializing in Cellular and Experimental Biology with a focus on Molecular Oncology. He serves as Vice-Coordinator of the Doctoral Studies Boards for multiple cycles of the Molecular Biomedicine program and is a member of various departmental committees including the Executive Board and Department's Board.

His research focuses on tumor suppressor genes in differentiation and oncogenesis, particularly examining the role of p53 and related pathways in cancer development and progression. Dr. Licio's work bridges basic molecular mechanisms with translational applications in precision medicine and personalized therapy, with a strong emphasis on understanding how mutant p53 influences cancer cell behavior under microenvironmental stress.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on molecular oncology, with particular attention to tumor suppressor mechanisms, cancer cell metabolism, and the development of diagnostic biomarkers. His work shows increasing integration of computational approaches with experimental biology to understand complex cancer pathways.

• BIO-D - Development of diagnostic biomarkers for precision medicine and personalized therapy
• Prot. 202285XS52 - Dissecting the impact of mutant p53 in life-death decisions of cancer cells exposed to microenvironmental stress
• National Center for Gene Therapy and Drug Based on RNA Technology
• Innovation of Biotechnologies in the Era of Precision Medicine, Climate Change, and Circular Economy

Dr. Licio actively contributes to doctoral education as Vice-Coordinator of the Molecular Biomedicine PhD program and participates in multiple research grants with funding from the European Commission and Italian Ministry of University and Research. His collaborative network includes leading cancer researchers at the University of Trieste and beyond.