Riccardo Fodde

Prof. Riccardo Fodde is a Full Professor in the Department of Pathology at Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on cancer biology, molecular pathology, and oncology, with a particular emphasis on understanding mechanisms of carcinogenesis, cancer stem cells, and the role of inflammation and lifestyle factors in tumor development. He investigates how cellular processes contribute to tumor progression, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance in colorectal, breast, and ovarian cancers.

His research explores the origins of intestinal tumorigenesis in non-stem cell lineages and the impact of metaflammation on colon cancer etiology. Additionally, he examines the mechanotransduction pathways driving breast cancer invasion and the role of Tropomyosin1 isoforms in ovarian cancer metastasis and chemotherapy resistance. His work integrates molecular, cellular, and systems biology approaches to advance cancer treatment strategies.

• Research Outputs: Over 120 publications, including recent high-impact contributions in Nature Genetics, Nature Communications, and Cell Death and Differentiation.
• Supervision: Has supervised 14 research works, contributing to the training of early-career scientists in cancer research.

Labs/Teams: While specific lab names are not detailed here, his research is conducted within the Pathology department at Erasmus MC, collaborating with international teams on projects related to cancer biology and therapeutic mechanisms.