Angela Priest

I'm a data geek and process nerd who loves to build people up and help them grow. For 20 years, I've been turning chaos into order at companies across all stages of growth to ensure that their teams flourish. I'm now throwing my passion for helping people into helping PhDs, PostDocs, and Mid-Career Researchers get jobs in industry. My goal is simple: to help brilliant minds thrive outside the academic world and make real impact in their new careers.

Check out my website to learn more: www.alma.me

Co-Founder and COO

At Alma.Me, we help PhDs kick start their careers in industry through on-demand courses, online communities, networking, and resources to help them make the transition from academia to industry with confidence.

University Health Network

As a postdoctoral researcher, I investigated how ACh-deficient B-cell mice impact liver regeneration and zonation through aberrant glutamine synthetase (GS) expression. 
I explored immune-derived acetylcholine (ACh) in keratinocyte metabolism, psoriasis pathogenesis, carcinogenesis, and drug-induced liver injury (DILI) using acetaminophen (APAP).

Postdoctoral Researcher

Springer Nature

Collaborated in the editorial processes of multiple journals within the Springer Nature group as a Peer Reviewer, providing critical and constructive evaluations of scientific manuscripts.
Supported editorial teams in content selection and ensured adherence to rigorous standards of scientific quality and academic integrity across various publications.

Reviewer

University of Rome Tor Vergata

I identified PTGS2 (COX2) as a driver of ferroptosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and breast cancer, highlighting new therapeutic targets. My work also identified critical factors influencing ferroptosis sensitivity in treatment-resistant tumors. Additionally, I studied lipid metabolism pathways to understand their role in therapy resistance and cancer progression.

I identified lipid droplets (LDs) as crucial organelles for neuronal differentiation and cancer progression. 
My work also focused on lipid metabolic pathways and their impact on keratinocytes differentiation, skin biology, and tumor formation. 

PhD Thesis Title: “The expression of ELOVL4, repressed by MYCN, defines neuroblastoma patients with good outcome.” Graduated with Excellent cum laude.

PHD Student

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Partecipating actively to report meetings and to the wet lab in the lab of Prof. Tak W. Mak.

Visiting Researcher

Indivumed Therapeutics

Processing and systematically organizing human blood samples for storage.

Graduate Research Assistant

I am a molecular and cell biologist with over 8 years of experience in cancer biology, immunology, and bioinformatics. As a published scientist, I excel at combining cutting-edge techniques, mouse models, and data analysis to drive impactful discoveries in translational medicine.

My research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms governing cancer progression, immune system regulation, and cellular metabolism. I have explored how transcriptional regulation shapes tumor development, influences cellular plasticity, and contributes to drug resistance in cancer. With a strong foundation in cancer biology, immunology, and bioinformatics, I integrate high-throughput genomics, molecular biology, and computational approaches to uncover key regulatory networks. My work bridges basic and translational research, aiming to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets that can drive advancements in oncology.

Mentoring and collaboration are at the heart of what I do. I’ve had the privilege of guiding more than 15 Master’s and PhD students, helping them achieve their goals while fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation. I also bring strong technical skills, including bioinformatics (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, TCGA analysis), genetic manipulation, and advanced imaging techniques.

Currently, as a postdoctoral fellow at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to solve complex scientific challenges, optimize workflows, and contribute to cutting-edge discoveries. Let’s connect if you’re interested in collaborating or exploring opportunities in molecular research, bioinformatics, or translational science.

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