Breast Cancer and Therapeutic Innovation
Clinical and translational research on breast cancer, with a focus on biological subtypes, predictive biomarkers, and the development of personalised treatment strategies.
Translational Medicine and Precision Oncology
Identification and validation of diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive biomarkers through the integration of clinical, molecular, genomic, and pharmacological data.
Tumour Immunology and Immunotherapy
Study of interactions between tumours, the immune system, and the tumour microenvironment, including mechanisms of immune evasion and determinants of response to immunotherapy.
Gynaecological Malignancies and Women’s Health
Clinical and translational research on gynaecological cancers and on the effects of cancer treatments on women’s health, quality of life, and care needs.
Cancer Prevention and Pharmacoprevention
Study of cancer risk factors, predictive models, and preventive pharmacological interventions, with particular emphasis on breast cancer prevention.
Cancer Epidemiology and Population-Based Research
Analysis of cancer incidence, survival, risk factors, and outcomes using cancer registries, healthcare databases, and real-world evidence.
Public Health and Organisation of Cancer Care
Evaluation of care models, hospital-community integration, accessibility, appropriateness, sustainability, and quality of oncology services.
Supportive and Palliative Care
Study of the early integration of supportive and palliative care into oncology pathways, focusing on symptom control, quality of life, and the needs of patients and caregivers.