Daniela Cesselli

Daniela Cesselli is a physician and researcher at the University of Udine's Department of Medical and Biological Sciences. She specializes in translational and personalized medicine, focusing on gliomas, breast cancer, heart failure, and nanotechnology applications. Since 2012, she has coordinated the Biomedical Research Group under the ERC Advanced Grant QPQ-Quidroquo and contributed to 54 peer-reviewed publications.

• MD (1998) and Specialization in Medical Oncology (2002) from University of Udine
• PhD in Quantitative and Molecular Diagnostic Pathology (2006) from University of Siena

Her research spans stem cell senescence, regenerative medicine, and nanotechnology-driven diagnostics. She leads studies on cardiac stem cell function, tumor-associated stromal cells, and miRNA-based therapies for cancer and degenerative diseases. Key collaborations include institutions in Italy, UK, Slovenia, and USA.

Recent work involves developing DNA-based nano-immunoassays for protein detection and investigating glucose-driven nanoparticle uptake in cancer cells. She has secured major grants like the Italian Ministry of Health's Young Investigator Award and contributed to the ERC-funded QPQ project.

• Young Investigator Grant, Italian Ministry of Health (2007)

As a mentor, she has guided 4 PhD students within her research group. Her teaching includes Anatomical Pathology at the University of Udine's Medicine and Surgery program and Regenerative Medicine courses.