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Diana Martínez Saucedo, PhD

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Postdoctoral Associate
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Education

PhD
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Biomedical Sciences (2019)


BS
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Biologia (2011)


About

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Postdoctoral Associate

Biography

I am a Postdoctoral Associate dedicated to developing innovative therapies for pancreatic cancer (PDAC), one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant malignancies. My research investigates how alternative splicing affects tumor–immune interactions and alters the tumor microenvironment. By uncovering how splicing dysregulation contributes to immune evasion and therapeutic resistance, I aim to identify novel strategies to enhance antitumor immunity. Ultimately, my goal is to translate these mechanistic insights into effective and durable treatments that improve outcomes and survival for patients with PDAC.

Last Updated on August 26, 2025.

Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

PhD
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Biomedical Sciences (2019)
Research Associate
Nationwide Children's Hospital (2017)
BS
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Biologia (2011)

Research

Research at a Glance

Publications Timeline

A big-picture view of Diana Martínez Saucedo's research output by year.
7Publications
18Citations

Publications

2019

2018

2017

2015

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Activities

  • activity

    Altered splicing mimics chromosome loss and drives pancreatic cancer

  • activity

    Altered RNA splicing causes pancreatic cancer and exposes a therapeutic vulnerability

Honors

  • honor

    Leslie H. Warner Fellowship

Teaching & Mentoring

Mentoring

  • Deanne Yugawa

    Graduate student
    2022 - 2025

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