Research Scientists
Duke Cancer Institute
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Diego Marzese is a cancer epigenetics researcher focused on how epigenetic regulation shapes tumor progression, immune evasion, and treatment response in aggressive breast cancers. His work integrates DNA methylation, chromatin biology, transcriptomics, and machine learning to identify clinically actionable biomarkers. After surviving cancer in his youth, he committed his career to translational research that bridges molecular discovery and patient impact. He has led multidisciplinary projects spanning biobanking, regulatory frameworks, and multi-omics analysis.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
10:46 AM - 10:53 AM MST