Valentina Comunanza

Valentina Comunanza is an Associate Professor at the Department of Oncology, University of Turin. She holds affiliations with the School of Advanced Studies Ferdinando Rossi and the International PhD Programme in Translational Oncology. Her research focuses on oncology, particularly malignant mesothelioma and chemoresistance mechanisms, integrating angiogenesis inhibition and drug development strategies. She teaches Biochemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Roles: Academic Leadership in Oncology Research
• Affiliations: Department of Oncology, University of Turin
• Key Research Areas: Tumor Microenvironment, Redox Systems in Metastasis, Targeted Therapies

Her work spans 30+ peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing preclinical drug testing (e.g., lurbinectedin efficacy) and mechanistic studies in chemoresistance. She collaborates with institutions like the Red Hook Community Justice Center and CLIHHR on translational projects.

• Grants: Not explicitly listed
• Labs/Teams: Active in Department of Oncology research groups