Mina Sattari

Accomplished Doctoral Researcher in Cancer Genetics at Tampere University, specializing in biomarker discovery and molecular biology. Proven expertise in data analysis and collaboration, with a strong background in academic publishing. Adept at utilizing R programming and cell culture techniques to drive impactful research outcomes in prostate cancer.

• Identification of protein-coding genes associated with metastatic prostate cancer, submitted to the Endocrine-Related Cancer Journal, 2025
• Long noncoding RNA EPCART regulates translation through PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway and PDCD4 in prostate cancer., Oncogene, 2024
• Identification of long noncoding RNAs with aberrant expression in prostate cancer metastases., Endocr Relat Cancer, 2023
• AR and ERG Drive the Expression of Prostate Cancer Specific Long Noncoding RNAs., Oncogene, 2020
• Thermoresponsive graphene oxide/starch hydrogel nanocomposite as biocompatible drug delivery system., Bioimpacts, 2017
• Neurotoxicity of mycotoxins produced in vitro by Penicillium roqueforti isolated from maize and grass silage., Human and Experimental Toxicology, 2015
• Calprotectin induces cell death in human prostate cancer cells (LNCaP) through survivin protein alteration, Cell Biol Int, 2014

• Tapio Visakorpi, M.D., Ph.D., Supervisor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön katu 34, Tampere, Finland, 33520, +358-50-318 5829, tapio.visakorpi@tuni.fi
• Juha Kesseli, Ph.D., Supervisor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön katu 34, Tampere, Finland, 33520, +358-50-318 6982, Juha.kesseli@tuni.fi

• Advanced Bioinformatics course, 2020
• The 4th TransPot Training Course, Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto (IPO), 2019
• The 3rd TransPot Training Course, University of Glasgow (UGLA), 2019
• The 2nd TransPot Training Course, BRFAA, Athens, 2018
• NGS data analysis workshop, Berlin, 2018
• The 1st TransPot Training Course, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, 2018
• RNA-seq analysis training, 2017

• Early Stage Researcher (ESR), TransPot consortium, 01/01/17, 01/01/20, Translational research network in Prostate Cancer. Provided with additional research and transferable skills training.
• Research Assistant, Research Center of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz, Iran, 01/01/15, 01/01/17, Techniques learned include: cell and bacterial cultures, PCR, ELISA, synthesis, and characterization of nanomaterial.
• Scientific Representative, Azar Noosh Daroo Company, Tabriz, Iran, 01/01/14, 01/01/15, Gained experience in industry and improved marketing skills.
• Research Assistant, Department of Veterinary Pharmacology, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran, 01/01/13, 01/01/14, Techniques learned: Isolation and culture of fungi, extraction of toxins, cell culture.
• Veterinary Medicine Student, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Urmia, Urmia, Iran, 01/01/11, 01/01/13

• Travel Award at the ESUR19 conference in Porto, Portugal
• Best oral presentation at the 25th National Annual Congress and the 11th International Annual Congress, Urmia, Iran