DrMarzia Pendino
Lecturer
School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
RESEARCH OVERVIEW
• Cancer biology research with a focus on colorectal cancer, tumour progression, and treatment response
• Epigenetic mechanisms regulating cancer development and therapeutic resistance
• Discovery and validation of biomarkers and therapeutic targets for precision oncology
• Translational research integrating drug delivery, molecular biology, and cancer therapeutics for clinical impact.
• Development of microneedle and nanocarrier-based drug delivery platforms for therapeutic applications
• Design and optimisation of targeted delivery systems for nucleic acids and small-molecule therapeutics in cancer and IBD.
GRANTS
- FUNDED PROJECTBScATT 2026 PlacementsRCSI29 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026