Najah Nassif
Professor
Chronic Disease Solutions Research Team
University of Technology Sydney
Australia
Biography
Najah started at UTS in 2003 and her primary research interests are in the investigation of the genetic and molecular basis of human disease with the aim of developing diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers and future novel therapies. Her current research is focussed on understanding how dysregulation of gene expression leads to disease, with a particular focus on cancer and diabetes. Her current research topics include examining the role of gene/pseudogene interactions in gene expression regulation and the role(s) of tumour suppressor gene mutations in the regulation of cancer development and progression.
Research Interest
Dr Nassif's primary research interest is in the genetic and molecular basis of disease with the aim of developing our understanding of disease for the development of future novel therapies. Her research is focussed in the areas of cancer, diabetes and neurological diseases.
