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Dr. Suja Pillai is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Queensland, with expertise spanning pathology, cancer biology, and medical education. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms in cancers (particularly colorectal and breast cancer), tumor suppressor genes, and the role of microRNAs and cancer stem cells in disease progression. She has contributed extensively to educational innovation, including multidisciplinary assessment methods and hybrid teaching strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Research Themes: Cancer stem cell plasticity, molecular pathology, microRNA regulation, and medical education reform.
- Collaborations: Frequent co-authorship with researchers like Alfred K.-Y. Lam, Vinod Gopalan, and Farhadul Islam.
Recent publications highlight her work on EPAS1 mutations in colorectal cancer and long noncoding RNA roles in triple-negative breast cancer. She actively engages in student-staff partnerships and curriculum development, emphasizing inclusivity and practical learning. No scientific awards are explicitly documented in the provided text.
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