Francesco Cecere

About Me

Date of Birth

22/09/1995

Nationality

Italian

I am Francesco Cecere, a Biologist with a deep-rooted interest in Genomics and Bioinformatics.

With experience in both rare genetic syndromes (Beckwith-Wiedemann and Silver-Russell syndromes) and pediatric cancer (Wilms tumor), I have developed a strong foundation in translational research.

My work primarily focuses on the intricate world of gene regulatory networks, where I leverage advanced Bioinformatics techniques to analyze Genomics data.

This blend of biology and informatics is not just my profession but my passion.

This passion drives my dedication to scientific innovation, particularly in Bioinformatics, and my commitment to applying this expertise for the advancement of health and science.

Work Experience

Researcher, Clinical and Translational Research Unit, Santobono-Pausilipon Children’s Hospital

01/12/2025 – Present | Napoli, Italy Deliberazione n. 761 prot. 23429 del 31/10/2025

Project: "Progetto PNC-E3-2022-23683269 Hub Life Science-Terapia Avanzata (HLS-TA)"

Title: Set-up delle pipeline di analisi omiche e multi-omiche per la caratterizzazione dei campioni a supporto degli studi clinici.

Codice univoco investimento: PNC-E.3 - CUP:H63C22000650001 - WBS: HPNR0004

Researcher III, Insitute of Genetics and Biofisics "Adriano Buzzati-Traverso" (IGB) - CNR

26/08/2024 – 25/08/2025 | Napoli, Italy Bando n. 400.5 IGB PNRR prot. 401541 del 15/12/2023

Project: "National Centre for HPC, Big Data and Quantum Computing"

Title: Development and testing of algorithms for the reconstruction of gene regulatory networks from single-cell transcriptomic data.

European Union – Next Generation EU – CN00000013 - CUP: B93C22000620006

Visiting Postdoc, Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute

May 2023 – Jul 2023 | Badalona, Spain

Integrated clinical, genetic, and epigenetic data for Wilms tumor stratification. Tools: EPIC methylation arrays, RNA-seq, Exome-seq.

Postdoc, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”

Feb 2023 – Aug 2024 | Caserta, Italy

D.R. n. 1018 del 21/11/2022 durata n. 36 mesi

Project: AIRC IG 2020 - ID 24405

Title: Causes and mechanisms of genomic imprinting disturbances in Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and Wilms Tumor

Visiting Student, Babraham Institute

Jul 2022 | Cambridge, UK

Analyzed BS-seq & scRNA-seq of germ cells with Dr. Kelsey & Andrews.

Education

PhD in Molecular Life Sciecies (SSD:BIO/18), Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"

01/11/2019 – 31/01/2023 | Caserta, Italy Decreto prot. n. 76400 repertorio DRR n. 478/2019

Thesis Title: Investigating the causes of DNA methylation disturbances in Imprinting Disorders.

Evaluation: Excellent

Master Degree in Molecular Biology, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"

2017 – 24/07/2019 | Caserta, Italy

Title: Identificazione di nuovi fattori trascrizionali che legano le regioni di controllo dell'imprinting.

Final grade: 110/110 cum laude

Benchelor Degree in Biological Sciences, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"

September 2014 – 27/10/2017 | Caserta, Italy

Title: Effetti neuropatologici dell'abuso di alcol associati a carenza di Tiamina.