Aadhya Tiwari

Aadhya Tiwari

Research Scientist

Translational Oncology

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Location USA, Houston

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Dr. Aadhya Tiwari is a translational cancer scientist specializing in glioblastoma and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), with a strong focus on tumor microenvironment, cancer stem cells, and therapeutic resistance. Based in the United States, her work bridges molecular discovery and drug development, advancing biomarker-driven and precision oncology strategies.

Current Position

  • Research Scientist, MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Postdoctoral Researcher, MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Education

  • PhD in Oncology and Cancer Biology, University of Tübingen

Areas of Specialization

  • Glioblastoma and brain tumors
  • Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)
  • Tumor microenvironment and cancer stem cells
  • Translational oncology and biomarker discovery
  • Drug discovery and target validation
  • Precision oncology and resistance mechanisms

Clinical & Research Focus

  • Glioblastoma stem cell biology and therapeutic resistance
  • REST/YB-1 signaling pathways in cancer progression
  • Biomarker discovery and gene expression profiling
  • Development of translational and preclinical cancer models
  • Mechanisms of oncogenic stress and treatment resistance

Technical Expertise

  • CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing
  • 3D neurosphere culture systems
  • In vivo pharmacology and preclinical models
  • ChIP-qPCR and gene regulation studies
  • Flow cytometry and confocal imaging
  • Behavioral rodent assays

Scientific & Translational Impact

  • Led and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in cancer biology and translational oncology
  • Contributed to biomarker discovery and mechanism-of-action studies in glioblastoma and TNBC
  • Experienced in preclinical study design, pharmacodynamics, and IND-enabling workflows
  • Strong integration of laboratory research with clinical relevance and therapeutic strategy development

Academic & Mentorship Activities

  • Mentored early-career scientists and trainees
  • Teaching assistant in brain tumor research programs
  • Active contributor to multidisciplinary research collaborations

Professional Profile

  • 10+ years of experience in translational cancer research
  • Expertise in bridging basic science and therapeutic development
  • Strong collaborator across academic and clinical research environments

All information is sourced from publicly available materials.