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Francesca Buffa is a Full Professor at the Department of Computing Sciences, Bocconi University. She previously held the position of Full Professor of Computational Biology and Cancer Genomics at the University of Oxford. She received her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of London and a degree in Theoretical Physics from the University of Turin.
Her research focuses on applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to life sciences, particularly in genomics, transcriptomics, and biomedical data analysis. She leads teams developing computational tools for translating genomic data into actionable insights for human health.
Notable contributions include ERC-funded work on cancer genomics and drug response pathways. Her research bridges computational methods with clinical applications, addressing challenges in precision medicine and oncology.
- Affiliations: Bocconi University (Primary), University of Oxford (Lab Collaboration)
- Education: Ph.D. Physics (University of London), M.Sc./B.Sc. Theoretical Physics (University of Turin)
Teaching focuses on AI in biomedicine, computational modeling, and bioinformatics through courses like AI Lab, Machine Learning Lab, and Bioinformatics.
