Abstract
Heloisa Helena Milioli speaks to Francesca Lake, Managing Editor: Heloisa received a BSc degree in Biological Sciences (2008) from the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Brazil) and obtained a MSc degree in Genetics (2011) from Universidade Federal do Paraná (Brazil). In 2011 and 2012, she worked as a lecturer and tutor in the Department of Cell Biology, Embryology and Genetics (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina). She moved to Australia in 2012 to obtain her PhD in Biological Sciences, with emphasis on Bioinformatics, from The University of Newcastle. Her doctoral work brings together new considerations in the breast cancer field by combining novel bioinformatics approaches with the study of intrinsic subtypes. She has been applying advanced methods and sophisticated algorithms in unconventional computer architecture for the molecular classification of breast cancer based on the genomic (single nucleotide polymorphisms, circulating nucleic acids and copy number variations) and transcriptomic (gene expression and miRNA) signatures. Fundamental research will allow her to identify biomarkers of use in translational medicine for the diagnosis, prognosis and disease management focused on group-based tailored therapies.
Highlights
Heloisa Helena Milioli speaks to Francesca Lake, Managing Editor: Heloisa received a BSc degree in Biological Sciences (2008) from the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Brazil) and obtained a MSc degree in Genetics (2011) from Universidade Federal do Paraná (Brazil)
In 2011 and 2012, she worked as a lecturer and tutor in the Department of Cell Biology, Embryology and Genetics (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina)
I worked as an intern at the ‘Department of Molecular Biology, Embryology and Genetics’ performing cytogenetic analysis of breast tumors and hematological disorders
Summary
I began my academic career with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil. I worked as an intern at the ‘Department of Molecular Biology, Embryology and Genetics’ performing cytogenetic (classical and molecular) analysis of breast tumors and hematological disorders. I decided to pursue a master’s degree in Genetics the following year, at Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Brazil. I directed my research toward hypothesis-driven proteomic analysis of breast cancer; obtaining my degree in 2011. After being selected through a highly competitive scheme, I lectured on Genetics, Molecular Biology and Evolution for several courses. It was a markedly rewarding experience which encouraged me to continue in academia.
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