
Overview
Background
Dr. Vaibhavi Joshi is a postdoctoral research fellow at The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research. She is part of the Molecular Breast Pathology Lab alongside Prof. Sunil Lakhani, A/Prof Amy McCart Reed, and A/Prof Peter Simpson. Currently, she is working with with A/Prof Peter Simpson to investigate the molecular basis of breast cancer in young women, focusing on identifying novel biomarkers and potential targets to improve outcomes for this high-risk group.
Her research explores the hallmarks of metastasis, including tumor invasion,colonisation, and the tumor microenvironment. Dr. Joshi employs advanced molecular biology techniques to study cancer progression and uncover clinically relevant targets.
Dr. Joshi welcomes students and collaborators interested in cancer biology, metastasis, and innovative therapeutic strategies to join her in exploring cutting-edge projects.
Availability
- Dr Vaibhavi Joshi is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, SRM University
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Breast cancer
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Breast cancer Brain metastasis
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Therapeutic Biomarkers
Research impacts
Dr. Vaibhavi Joshi’s research focuses on breast cancer and brain metastases, contributing to improved outcomes for patients by advancing the understanding of cancer biology and identifying novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Her work has the potential to impact clinical practice by facilitating earlier diagnosis, predicting disease progression, and informing treatment strategies for aggressive cancers, particularly in young women.
Beyond academic contributions, Dr. Joshi is committed to translating her research into tangible benefits for the wider community. Her work is helping clinicians and researchers better understand the molecular drivers of metastasis, bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications.
Dr. Joshi also engages with the broader public by promoting STEM education as a Young Science Ambassador, inspiring the next generation of researchers and raising awareness about the importance of cancer research.
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Extracellular vesicle miRNAs from three-dimensional ovarian cancer in vitro models and their implication in overall cancer survival
Godbole, Nihar, Lai, Andrew, Carrion, Flavio, Scholz-Romero, Katherin, Ravichandran, Akhilandeshwari, Kalita-de Croft, Priyakshi, McCart Reed, Amy E., Joshi, Vaibhavi, Lakhani, Sunil R., Masud, Mostafa Kamal, Yamauchi, Yusuke, Perrin, Lewis, Hooper, John, Bray, Laura, Guanzon, Dominic and Salomon, Carlos (2025). Extracellular vesicle miRNAs from three-dimensional ovarian cancer in vitro models and their implication in overall cancer survival. Heliyon e42188, e42188. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42188
2024
Journal Article
B7-H3 expression in breast cancer and brain metastasis
Joshi, Vaibhavi, Beecher, Kate, Lim, Malcolm, Stacey, Andrew, Feng, Yufan, Jat, Parmjit S., Duijf, Pascal H. G., Simpson, Peter T., Lakhani, Sunil R. and McCart Reed, Amy E. (2024). B7-H3 expression in breast cancer and brain metastasis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25 (7) 3976, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/ijms25073976
2024
Other Outputs
Identifying and characterising targetable proteins in breast cancer brain metastasis
Joshi, Vaibhavi (2024). Identifying and characterising targetable proteins in breast cancer brain metastasis. PhD Thesis, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/4254b01
2024
Journal Article
NDRG1 is a prognostic biomarker in breast cancer and breast cancer brain metastasis
Joshi, Vaibhavi, Stacey, Andrew, Feng, Yufan, Kalita‐de Croft, Priyakshi, Duijf, Pascal H.G., Simpson, Peter T., Lakhani, Sunil R. and McCart Reed, Amy E. (2024). NDRG1 is a prognostic biomarker in breast cancer and breast cancer brain metastasis. The Journal of Pathology: Clinical Research, 10 (2) e12364, 1-16. doi: 10.1002/2056-4538.12364
2022
Journal Article
NDRG1 in Cancer: A Suppressor, Promoter, or Both?
Joshi, Vaibhavi, Lakhani, Sunil R. and McCart Reed, Amy E. (2022). NDRG1 in Cancer: A Suppressor, Promoter, or Both?. Cancers, 14 (23) 5739, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/cancers14235739
2022
Journal Article
Emerging biomarkers for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of brain metastases—from biology to clinical utility
Kalita-de Croft, Priyakshi, Joshi, Vaibhavi, Saunus, Jodi M. and Lakhani, Sunil R. (2022). Emerging biomarkers for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of brain metastases—from biology to clinical utility. Diseases, 10 (1) 11, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/diseases10010011
Supervision
Availability
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Enquiries
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- Brain metastasis
- Breast cancer
- Translational research
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