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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR)

@iorbellinzona.bsky.social
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9 Research groups 130+ Staff members 760+ Issued publications 60+ Awarded PhD degrees www.ior.usi.ch Based in Bellinzona (Switzerland), IOR is affiliated to @usi.ch and member of Bios+ (www.biosplus.ch).

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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🎀 IOR for #PinkOctober October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🔬 At IOR, we are at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer. ⚠️ Prevention matters: know your body, get screened, and talk to your doctor about any changes.
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#IORnews From Sept. 1, renowned lymphoma researcher Prof. Laura Pasqualucci joins IOR to establish the Lymphomagenesis Laboratory, investigating the genetic and molecular drivers of lymphoma and new tumour vulnerabilities. Read more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
#IORnews We are pleased to share that Dr. Giuseppina Carbone's work, presented at the inaugural AACR D3 Conference in Boston, has been featured in the AACR Cancer Research Catalyst blog, highlighting innovative strategies shaping the future of cancer therapy. Read more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
#IORnews The Foundation for the Institute of Oncology Research is proud to announce the publication of the IELSG43/MATRix randomized phase III trial in The Lancet, one of the world's most prestigious international medical journals. ➡️ Read more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
#IORjobs Join the Functional Cancer Genomics Lab, led by Jean-Philippe Theurillat , and contribute to cutting-edge research on the molecular mechanisms driving prostate cancer progression and therapeutic resistance. More info: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
#IORnews 👏 Congratulations to Lisa Pavinato on receiving a Swiss Life Grant to support her important research on CAPRIN1-associated neurodevelopmental disorders (NEDLAAD). Read more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
#IORnews 👏 Congratulations to Luciano Cascione, Co-Lead of the Bioinformatics Core Unit at IOR, on his appointment as Privatdozent (PD) at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the USI Università della Svizzera italiana. 🔗 ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
#IORmoments Thank you to Prof. Varun Venkataramani for closing the IOR PhD Lecture Series 2025–2026 with his inspiring talk, "Targeting the neural blueprint of brain tumors". 🔜We look forward to welcoming everyone back in October for a new PhD Program!
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
#IORnews 👏 Congratulations to Arianna Baggiolini @ariannabaggiolini.bsky.social on being named a recipient of the 2026 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award by OncoDaily and and AVBCC! Read more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
#IORmoments We had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Joan Massagué from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as part of the IOR PhD Lecture Series for his inspiring talk, “Understanding and Defeating Metastasis.” Thank you for sharing your insights and experience with our community!
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
#IORjobs We are looking for a motivated PostDoc to join our Functional Cancer Genomics Lab and contribute to innovative translational oncology projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Discover more about the position: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
A sincere thank you to Grottino Ticinese for their donation and continued support. At IOR, we deeply value the connection with our local community and the importance of working together to support research and innovation in our region.
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🏃‍♀️✨ Join us at the Corsa della Speranza 2026! 📍 Sunday, June 7 — Piazza Grande, Locarno A 5 km run/walk open to everyone in support of cancer research in Ticino. Every step counts. 🕥 Registration 10:30 | 🏁 Start 11:00 | 🍝 Lunch after the event More info & registration: corsadellasperanza.ch
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
#IORevents Last night was an inspiring evening at the Castelgrande Lecture 2026 by Bios+ with Professor Silvio Garattini. Thank you to Professor Garattini for his outstanding lecture and to everyone who joined us for this special dialogue between science and society.
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
#IORnews On Thursday, April 30, 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting a distinguished delegation from the Department of Urology of West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu. Read more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
#IORnews Starting tomorrow, April 28–29, 2026, Lugano will host the International Prostate Cancer Symposium 2026, a key platform to explore the most promising emerging therapies and advance the future of precision medicine in prostate cancer care. 🔗 shorturl.at/lWOyn
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
#IORnews 👏 Arianna Baggiolini, Group Leader of the IOR Stem Cells and Cancer Laboratory, has been awarded the prestigious Young Investigator Grant from the Helmut Horten Foundation. Read the news: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
#IORevents Join the 7th Castelgrande Lecture, promoted by Bios⁺, on May 12 at 17:00 at Castelgrande in Bellinzona. We are pleased to welcome Prof. Silvio Garattini, internationally renowned physician, pharmacologist, and founder of the Mario Negri Institute. Info & registration: shorturl.at/f8xQV
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Spring time at IOR 🌸 🌸 🌸 Have a great start to the week 💫
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Join the NERD project kick-off meeting Next Friday “NERD–Next Generation Diagnostics”, led by Bio4Dreams within the Interreg Italy–Switzerland Programme, officially launches. Partners and stakeholders will share goals and next steps for precision oncology in Lombardy and Ticino. 🔗 shorturl.at/lE2fx
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
#IORnews New international collaborations with global partners extend IOR’s efforts to advance innovative therapies for blood cancers. Read more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
#IORnews In a recent interview, Prof. Cavalli and Prof. Alimonti — respectively President and Director of IOR, outlined the institute’s next steps, including new infrastructure, stronger collaboration, and a strategic focus on ageing research. Read more: shorturl.at/loNm0
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
#IORmoments We had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Lai Guan Ng (Westlake University, CN) as part of the IOR PhD Lecture Series. His talk, “Neutrophils: Born Different, Adapted for Purpose”, offered fascinating insights into neutrophil diversity and function in cancer. Thank you!
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International Prostate Cancer Symposium @ipcsymposium.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Not registered yet? Take advantage of a 20% discount when registering for #IPCS26 #APCCC26 📍 28 April-2 May 2026, Palazzo Congressi, Lugano, Switzerland 🎟️ Register here: onlineevent.ch/APCCC/2026 🎓 Credits requests: SGU – SSU, SSMO, SRO, SGMN, ECTS and Animal welfare training (FBA)
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
#IORmoments As part of the IOR PhD Program, we had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Daniel Peeper, a leading expert in the development of innovative combinatorial therapies. His talk, “Translating the cancer-immune dialogue”, sparked an inspiring discussion with our PhD community. Thank you!
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
#IORnews Tomorrow, the Annual Meeting of the International Extranodal Lymphoma Study Group (IELSG) begins in Bellinzona, bringing together global experts in the study and treatment of extranodal lymphomas. Read more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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International Prostate Cancer Symposium @ipcsymposium.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Check out the complete programme of the #IPCS26! apccc.org/ipcs/ Register now for #IPCS26 and #APCCC26 and take advantage of a 20% discount when registering for both events! Events Details: 📍 28-29 April 2026, Palazzo Congressi, Lugano, Switzerland 🎟️ Register here: onlineevent.ch/APCCC/2026
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
⏳ Early registration for the International Prostate Cancer Symposium (IPCS26 @ipcsymposium.bsky.social ) is closing soon — final deadline: February 28. 👉 Secure your spot before February 28: apccc.org/apccc-2026/r...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
ICML has a fresh new branding and website — check it out!
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
#IORmoments Last week, we were delighted to welcome Prof. Margot Thome to the IOR Lecture Series for her lecture: “Insights into antigen receptor signaling: how the protease MALT1 controls lymphocyte activation and lymphomagenesis.” We thank Prof. Thome for a stimulating presentation!
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
#IORmoments On Friday, we hosted Prof. Vincenzo Bronte (University of Verona) as part of the IOR PhD Program for his lecture “Evolution of the immune contexture and myeloid cell dynamics in pancreatic cancer immune evasion.” Thank you, Prof. Bronte, for your insightful and inspiring discussion.
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
The Bellinzona Institutes of Science (Bios+), IOR and IRB, wish you happy Holidays and a happy 2026!
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
#IORmoments On December 19, 2025, HC Ambrì-Piotta played a solidarity match at the Gottardo Arena in support of La Corsa della Speranza. The team wore a special event jersey, later auctioned to support cancer research in Ticino. 👕 Some jerseys are still available until December 29: hcap.ch/it/asta
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
#IORnews Major awards to IOR and IOSI at SOHC 2025 in Basel. Congratulations to Prof. Franco Cavalli, Prof. Davide Rossi, Prof. Anastasios Stathis, and Dr. Ghilardi for their well-deserved recognitions. Read more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
#IORnews 🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Pavinato, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Stem Cells and Cancer Lab led by Prof. Arianna Baggiolini on receiving the prestigious Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Young Investigator Grant! 🔗https://shorturl.at/BnMjx
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
⏳ One month left to submit your abstracts for the International Prostate Cancer Symposium 2026! Don’t miss the December 12, 2025 deadline to submit your work for IPCS 2026. This is a great opportunity to showcase your research to leading experts shaping the future of prostate cancer care ⬇️
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
#IORnews On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Switzerland’s recognition of the People’s Republic of China, IOR and IOSI will represent Swiss scientific excellence at a high-level event in Beijing dedicated to oncology research collaboration. Read more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
IOR&IOSI for #Movember Many of our researchers dedicate their work to understanding & treating #prostatecancer. This effort is strengthened by our long-standing partnership with IOSI, which has led to exciting discoveries from the lab to the clinic. Don’t forget to get checked - prevention matters.
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
#IORnews 🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Jonas Van Lent on receiving the prestigious AFM-Téléthon Trampoline Grant! This highly competitive grant supports promising early-career scientists developing bold and innovative projects in rare diseases. 🔗 shorturl.at/ghhNJ
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
#IORnews 🌊 Researchers from the IOR and the University of Galway in Ireland have identified a new natural compound from Irish marine life showing strong potential against an aggressive, hard-to-treat form of blood cancer. Learn more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
#IORmoments Today we were delighted to host Prof. Dr. Zoran Culig from the Medical University of Innsbruck for his lecture on “Androgen receptor coactivators in advanced prostate cancer” in our PhD Lecture Series. Thank you for such an inspiring talk!
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
#IORnews Congratulations to Prof. Davide Rossi, Group Leader at IOR and Deputy Head of Hematology at IOSI, on his appointment as Full Professor at USI within the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences. 🔗 ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
#IORnews IOR and IRB researchers (Theurillat & Cavalli labs) identify first-in-class inhibitors of FOXA1/FOXA2, long deemed “undruggable” drivers of prostate cancer. ➡️ Learn more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
#IORnews An international study conducted by the IOR Experimental Hematology Laboratory, led by Prof. Davide Rossi, offers a new perspective on the genetics of classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
#PinkOctober 🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month At IOR, we stand at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer. Our Cancer Immunotherapy Lab studies how cancer cells interact with bacteria and the immune system to develop new therapies. Let’s raise awareness - prevention saves lives.
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
We had the honor to host Dr. Taewan Kim (DIGIT, South Korea) for a special seminar at IOR. He is renowned for pioneering Parkinson’s disease modeling using human pluripotent stem cells. Thank you for the inspiring talk!
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
#IORjobs Open positions in the Stem Cells and Cancer Lab, directed by Arianna Baggiolini: - PhD Student: ior.usi.ch/events-news/... - Lab Technician: ior.usi.ch/events-news/... Apply now and join Baggiolini’s international and inspiring team!
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
#IORmoments Many thanks to Prof. Markus Gerhard for today’s lecture in our PhD Lectures Serie! We truly appreciated his time and the stimulating discussion with our community.
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
#IORnews IOR study led by Prof. Catapano uncovers key mechanisms driving prostate cancer stem cells and paves the way for innovative therapies. 🔗Learn more: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...
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Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) @iorbellinzona.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
#IORnews The Lab of Prof. J.P. Theurillat together with Dr. M. Bolis created the Prostate Cancer Atlas, a web-based platform that empowers the research community to explore, compare, and analyze data with unprecedented ease and flexibility. 🔗 short-url.org/1ecu9 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTjJ...
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