معرفی
Tamara Čačev is a Senior Research Associate at the Laboratory for Personalized Medicine, Division of Molecular Medicine, Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), Zagreb. Her work focuses on molecular genetics of gastrointestinal cancers and personalized medicine in molecular oncology. She has mentored students in molecular biology and environmental health studies.
- Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology (University of Zagreb, 2007)
- M.Sc. in Molecular and Cellular Biology (University of Zagreb, 2003)
- B.Sc. in Molecular Biology (University of Zagreb, 1998)
- MBA in Business Management (2011)
Her research explores genetic polymorphisms, cytokine networks, and tumor suppressor mechanisms in colorectal and neuroendocrine cancers. Publications span microsatellite instability, VEGF signaling, and LOH analysis. She contributes to education via courses like "Molecular Diagnostics" and "Personalized Medicine".
Key trends in her 15 most recent articles (2013–2024) include:
- Genetic polymorphisms in inflammation-related genes (IL6, VEGF, MSH3)
- Microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer
- Role of tumor suppressors (FHIT, NF2, APC) and cytokines (TNFα, IL-10)
- Techniques like real-time PCR and HRM for mutation detection
- Personalized medicine applications in oncology
- Angiogenesis and stress response in tumor progression
She actively participates in professional societies (European Association for Cancer Research, European Society of Human Genetics) and has organized international conferences. Her mentorship includes advising Ph.D. and M.Sc. students on topics like BRAF mutations and DPC4 gene analysis.
