Bianca Tesi

Bianca Tesi is a Researcher affiliated with the Department of Medicine at Karolinska Institutet (Huddinge campus), where she leads the Hereditary Hematological Malignancies research team. She holds a doctoral degree from Karolinska Institutet (awarded in 2018) and is currently employed through 2027. Her academic appointment involves research leadership with active doctoral student supervision.

Her primary research investigates genetic predisposition to hematological malignancies, including myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). She employs clinical, genetic, and epidemiological approaches to:

• Identify novel predisposing genetic variants through population-based cohorts
• Study molecular mechanisms of cancer development in susceptible individuals
• Develop improved clinical guidelines for patient/family management
• Explore registry-based patterns of familial cancer history in myeloid malignancies

Publication analysis reveals a consistent focus on molecular oncology spanning hematological malignancies, cancer predisposition syndromes, and diagnostic genomics. Her work demonstrates:

• Strong emphasis on germline genetics in pediatric/adult cancers
• Integration of genomic and transcriptomic approaches for disease classification
• Development of clinical guidelines for genetic investigation of myeloid neoplasms
• Nationwide implementation studies for precision medicine in pediatric oncology

Research Training: Actively mentors doctoral candidates including Anna Tranberg and Sofia Frisk. Collaborates extensively with Professor Eva Hellström Lindberg (KI), Dr. Panagiotis Baliakas (UU), and international teams.

Laboratory & Teams: Leads the Hereditary Hematological Malignancies research group at Karolinska Institutet. Key member of the Center for Hematology and Regenerative Medicine (HERM), utilizing facilities at NEO Medicinaren 25, HERM floor 7.