Journal of Oncology & Targeted Therapies

Biography:

Dr. Praveen Kumar Neeli is an accomplished molecular oncologist and biomedical researcher with expertise in cancer immunotherapy, DNA-based vaccines, and translational oncology. He currently serves as Research Scientist I at the Moffitt Cancer Center, USA, where his research focuses on targeting stress signaling to enhance immunotherapy against metastatic breast cancer.

Dr. Neeli earned his Ph.D. in Applied Biology from the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, where he investigated the role of metadherin isoforms in breast-cancer progression. His prior appointments include postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Baylor College of Medicine, contributing to projects on CAR-T cell therapy and DNA vaccine development.

He has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as NPJ Vaccines, Journal of Hematology & Oncology, and Oncogene, and is a co-inventor on multiple international patents related to anti-inflammatory and siRNA-based therapeutics. His work has been cited over 560 times with an h-index of 11.

An active scientific communicator, Dr. Neeli serves as a Review Editor for Frontiers in Oncology and Academic Editor for the Journal of Cellular Immunology, while also reviewing manuscripts for more than 30 high-impact journals. His memberships include the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Research Intrest:

Cancer Immunotherapy • DNA and mRNA Vaccines • CAR-T Cell Therapy • Translational Oncology • Molecular Signaling • Drug Resistance Mechanisms • Computational Oncology • Nanomedicine

Biography:

Dr. Marco Rinaldi is an accomplished Italian urologist with extensive clinical, surgical, and research experience across several leading urological departments in Italy. He is currently a Medical Doctor at the Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Department of Urology, Udine, Italy.

He completed his Specialization in Urology at the University of Bari, graduating with top honors (70/70 e Lode) and developing expertise in robotic surgery, oncologic urology, and functional urology. Dr. Rinaldi has held multiple medical and leadership roles in hospitals across Italy, including the “San Pio” Hospital of Castellaneta, the IOV–IRCCS Hospital of Castelfranco Veneto, and the F. Miulli Hospital.

He is highly skilled in minimally invasive and robotic urological procedures, having undergone dedicated training with the Da Vinci Surgical System, and he is certified in advanced laparoscopic and ultrasound techniques. His andrological and ultrasound qualifications further support his clinical versatility.

Dr. Rinaldi is an active researcher with numerous publications in prominent international journals, covering prostate cancer, bladder cancer, renal tumors, pelvic pain, robotic reconstructive procedures, and advanced biopsy techniques. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and clinical investigations, including multiple first-author works.

He serves on multiple editorial boards and acts as a reviewer for high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, Lasers in Medical Science, World Journal of Urology, Asian Journal of Andrology, and others. He has also participated as a faculty member, speaker, moderator, and tutor at national scientific meetings, workshops, and training courses in urology and oncology.

Dr. Rinaldi is a member of major national and international scientific societies, including the European Association of Urology (EAU), Italian Society of Urology, Italian Society of Andrology, and the Société Internationale d’Urologie.

Research Intrest:

• Robotic Urologic Surgery (Da Vinci System)

• Urologic Oncology (Prostate, Kidney, Bladder)

• Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic Surgery

• Prostate Cancer Diagnostics (MRI/US Fusion Biopsy)

• Functional Urology & Urinary Incontinence

• Andrology

• Ultrasound & Interventional Urology

• Rare Urologic Disorders

• Clinical Research & Evidence-based Practice

Biography:

Dr. Nitika Patwa (Ph.D., IIT Delhi) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at DAV College, Ambala. She combines rigorous training in biochemistry and molecular biology with hands?on expertise in protein chemistry, cell culture, and analytical instrumentation. Her research focuses on practical solutions for protein production, mechanisms of enzyme action, and therapeutic strategies for gastrointestinal cancers. An experienced teacher and mentor, Dr. Patwa is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of life scientists.

Research Intrest:

Protein expression & purification, Molecular chaperones and folding, Cancer biology (gastrointestinal cancers, Drug repurposing and in?silico approaches, Enzyme mechanisms & biomaterials