Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health

Eftimia Prifti is a biologist with a Master’s degree in Applied Biology from the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her academic background includes extensive training in molecular biology, microbiology, and clinical laboratory diagnostics. She has research experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including PCR amplification, DNA and RNA extraction, protein analysis, and cell culture methodologies. During her academic training, she also participated in international research activities, where she worked on experimental studies related to cellular mechanisms in disease. In addition, she has completed internships in clinical diagnostic laboratories, gaining practical experience in biochemical, microbiological, hematological, and immunological analyses. 

• Clinical Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Pediatric health
• Translational biomedical research

Erasmus traineeship laboratory research on autophagy mechanisms in cancer cells (Istanbul, Türkiye).

Participation in Scientific Students Symposium 2025.

Laboratory research experience in molecular biology techniques including:

PCR

Western Blotting

DNA/RNA extraction

Protein quantification (Bradford assay)

Gel electrophoresis

Cell culture handling

1. The relationship between circadian rhythm and cancer disease
2. Caffeine and taurine from energy drinks—a review
3. Tailoring Therapy: Hydrogels as Tunable Platforms for Regenerative Medicine and Cancer Intervention
4. LncRNAs at the Crossroads of Precision Nutrition and Cancer Chemoprevention