Helena Costa
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Dr. Helena Costa is a translational researcher specializing in prostate cancer tissue biobanking and precision oncology. Her work addresses a critical bottleneck in prostate cancer research: the need for high-quality, clinically annotated tissue samples that accurately represent tumor heterogeneity. Her landmark 2019 study, "PEOPLE," introduced a standardized pathway for collecting fresh radical prostatectomy specimens by integrating magnetic resonance imaging data to precisely target both tumor and benign tissue. This methodology ensures that researchers receive samples with known spatial relationships to imaging findings, enabling more reliable studies of tumor biology and treatment response. While her most-cited paper has garnered 4 citations, its impact is measured by its foundational role in establishing best practices for tissue collection protocols across multiple institutions. Dr. Costa’s contributions are particularly vital given that over 1 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer annually worldwide, and her work directly supports the development of improved diagnostics and therapies by providing researchers with the high-quality biospecimens essential for meaningful discovery.
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