Carol IMBRIANO

Carol IMBRIANO is an Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Life Sciences ex-Biology. She specializes in molecular genetics, epigenetics, and their applications in cancer biology and medical biotechnology. Her research focuses on transcription factors like NF-Y, particularly their roles in tumor progression, metabolic reprogramming, and epigenetic regulation. She also develops biosensor technologies using organic electrochemical transistors for DNA detection.

Her teaching responsibilities include courses on molecular genetics and epigenetics for biosciences, genetics laboratory work for biotechnology students, and personalized therapy modules in medical biotechnology. These courses integrate theoretical and practical components, such as bioinformatics analysis and lab safety protocols. She emphasizes critical thinking and data interpretation through written and oral exams, often using international scientific literature.

Research interests revolve around the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer aggressiveness, including NF-Y splicing dynamics in metastasis, estrogen receptor interactions in prostate cancer, and sigma-2 receptor targeting for melanoma therapy. She explores how epigenetic modifications (e.g., DNA methylation, histone variants) contribute to disease development and leverages nanomedicine for therapeutic delivery and diagnostic innovation. Her work bridges basic science with clinical applications in precision medicine and cancer stratification.

Publications consistently highlight advanced topics in transcription factor biology, cancer metabolism, and nanosensor development. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on projects like EGOT biosensors and drug discovery for CRPC. Despite her extensive contributions, no scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. She maintains an open-door policy for students via prior arrangement and uses digital platforms like Teams for course materials.