Tiago da Silva Medina

Tiago da Silva Medina is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in the Department of Molecular Medicine under the Faculty of Health Sciences. His research focuses on the spatial organization of tumor-infiltrating immune cells within tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) across cancer types, aiming to understand antitumor immune responses and cellular/molecular determinants of TLS assembly. Additionally, he explores epigenetic strategies to enhance CAR-T cell efficacy against hematologic and solid tumors.

• PhD in Immunology from University of São Paulo
• Postdoctoral training at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto

Research interests span immunology, cancer biology, epigenetics, and translational oncology. His work bridges basic and clinical research, with a focus on tumor microenvironment dynamics and immunotherapeutic approaches.

Key achievements include over 35 publications in high-impact journals like Nature, Cell, and Science Immunology. Awards include 'Rising Star in Science' and recognition for scientific innovation.

Current projects emphasize TLS biology in pancreatic cancer, epigenetic modulation of CAR-T cells, and chromatin landscapes in inflammatory diseases.