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Hire Dr. Erica F.

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Research Scientist specialized in Autoimmune Diseases, Skin Biology & Immunology

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I’m a postdoctoral researcher with a passion for translating complex biology into meaningful solutions. With over 8 years of hands-on experience in molecular and cellular biology, I specialize in immuno-dermatology, cancer biology, and the crosstalk between the immune and nervous systems. From bench to bioinformatics, I’ve worked across disciplines—designing experiments, analyzing omics data, managing preclinical models, and leading collaborative projects. My recent work focuses on autoimmune skin diseases and liver regeneration, and my expertise spans genomics, transcriptomics, chromatin biology, and neuroimmune interactions. Whether you're seeking a scientific writer, a research consultant, or someone to help interpret data and design experiments, I bring scientific rigor, strategic thinking, and a collaborative spirit to every project. Let’s make science actionable together!

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Structural Biology
• ☆ Apoptosis
• ☆ Oxidative Stress & Mitochondrial Function
• ☆ Antioxidants
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Omics
• ☆ Transcriptomics
• ☆ Comparative Genomics
• ☆ Lipidomics
• ☆ Proteomics
• ☆ Metabolomics
• ☆ Genomics
• ☆ Chromatin
• ☆ Epigenetics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Genome Sequencing
• ☆ Microinjection
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ DNA Damage & Repair
• ☆ ChIP-Seq
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cytochemistry
• ☆ Cytogenetics
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Gene Regulation
• ☆ Stem Cell Research
• ☆ Neuroscience
• ☆ Molecular Neuroscience
• ☆ Basic Immunology
• ☆ Adjuvant & Antigen Research
• ☆ Histology
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Recombinant Protein Expression
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Cryosectioning
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Biomarker Discovery
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Cell Banking
• ☆ Cell Line Engineering
• ☆ Cell Surface Receptors
• ☆ 3D Cell Culture
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Cytometry
• ☆ Cell Aging

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing

Research User Research, Meta-Research, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Post Doctoral Fellow

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

February 2024 - April 2025

Visiting PhD student

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

June 2023 - January 2024

PhD Student

University of Rome Tor Vergata

November 2020 - January 2024

Education

PhD diploma

University of Rome Tor Vergata

November 2020 - February 2024

Master's degree (Biologia Cellulare e Molecolare e Scienze Biomediche)

University of Rome Tor Vergata

2018 - 2020

Certifications

• Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance

  Johns Hopkins University

  https://coursera.org/share/9b6de8fafcb035f72bcbaac9702e3668

  March 2025 - Present

• Designing Effective Science Communication

  University of Colorado Boulder

  March 2025 - Present

• IHC Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2)

  The Global Health Network

  March 2025 - Present

• Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

  Johns Hopkins University

  https://coursera.org/share/720f606846b8b9e76ffdb9285382d96a

  March 2025 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

E. Foffi, A. Violante, R. Pecorari, A. M. Lena, F. Rugolo, G. Melino, E. Candi (2024). BRD4 sustains p63 transcriptional program in keratinocytes . Biology Direct.

Erica Foffi, Maria Cristina Piro, Rosalba Pecorari, Artem Smirnov, Angela Cappello, Anna Maria Lena, Yufang Shi, Gerry Melino, Eleonora Candi (2024). p63 affects distinct metabolic pathways during keratinocyte senescence, evaluated by metabolomic profile and gene expression analysis . Cell Death & Disease.

Erica Foffi, Anna Maria Lena, Massimiliano Agostini, Mara Mancini, Margherita Annicchiarico-Petruzzelli, Daniel Aberdam, Tania Velletri, Yufang Shi, GERRY MELINO, Ying Wang, et al. (2021). TAp63 regulates bone remodeling by modulating the expression of TNFRSF11B/Osteoprotegerin . Cell Cycle.