RESEARCH AREAS
BIOINFORMATICS, EVOLUTION, AND COMPARATIVE GENOMICS (BEACON)
Development of bioinformatic algorithms and tools. Bioinformatic analysis of data produced by wet biology research groups, with focus on next-generation … read more
BIOLOGY OF MEMBRANE TRAFFICKING, SIGNALING AND DEVELOPMENT
Our lab investigates fundamental questions concerning the role of membrane trafficking in signal transduction during organ development and homeostasis. In … read more
COMPUTATIONAL STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
We use computational methods to study the role played by the conformational dynamics of proteins, nucleic acids and membranes in … read more
EPIGENETIC CONTROL OF SKELETAL MUSCLE MASS
Our research interest centers on the dissection of epigenetic and transcriptional mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle mass determination in physiological and … read more
GENE REGULATION IN DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE
We are interested in studying genes, which are relevant for embryonic development and human pathologies, using zebrafish as model system. … read more
GENOME INSTABILITY AND HUMAN PATHOLOGIES
Genomes are constantly exposed to damage. Failure to repair DNA lesions leads to mutations, which can contribute to ageing and … read more
HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS
We study the trimeric transcription factor NF-Y, which has similar structure to histones. We characterize structure/function features and the … read more
ION CHANNEL BIOPHYSICS
Ion channels are membrane proteins that control cell electrical signals in response to a variety of physical and chemical stimuli. … read more
MEDICAL GENETICS AND RNA BIOLOGY
The lab main research focus is:- the study of the molecular bases of human genetic diseases (e.g. … read more
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY
The Unit of Molecular and Cellular Microbiology comprises five research teams with a broad … read more
MOLECULAR ENZYMOLOGY
With the aim to understand biological processes and their regulation, and to use the ensuing knowledge in biomedical sciences and … read more
MOLECULAR GENETICS
Our research activity is mainly focused on the understanding of post-transcriptional regulation mechanisms of CDK5R1 expression mediated by … read more
MOLECULAR HISTOLOGY AND CELL GROWTH
The lab focuses on the study of translational mechanisms regulating gene expression. The studies are in the context of the … read more
MOLECULAR IMAGING IN PLANTS
Our research interests are aimed at understanding the role of second messengers in the study of how plants do interact … read more
MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
Gram-negative bacteria are characterized by a peculiar envelope architecture comprising an outer membrane (OM) in addition to the cytoplasmic, inner (… read more
NEUROBIOLOGY AND NEUROANATOMY
In the field of neuroscience, our interest is focused on neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease and on neurological diseases … read more
PLANT DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY AND FUNCTIONAL GENOMIC
We do basic and applied research for a sustainable agriculture exploring the molecular mechanisms controlling plant development and reproduction using … read more
PLANT MOLECULAR GENETICS AND NUTRIGENOMICS
We aim to discover the fundamental genetic mechanisms that contribute to the adaptability of plants in water-scarce environments. We also … read more
PhotoLab
We are interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the short and long-term regulation of photosynthesis in the model … read more
STEM CELL BIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
The lab works on Huntington's Disease (HD) in order to identify the pathways affected by the disease mutation … read more
STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION AND THERAPIES
In the lab we are interested in the identification of the mechanisms at the basis of skeletal muscle development and … read more
STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
We study the 3D structure of proteins ranging from bacterial antigens, viral enzymes and transcription factors to proteins involved in … read moreBIOINFORMATICS, EVOLUTION, AND COMPARATIVE GENOMICS (BEACON)
Development of bioinformatic algorithms and tools. Bioinformatic analysis of data produced by wet biology research groups, with focus on next-generation … read moreBIOLOGY OF MEMBRANE TRAFFICKING, SIGNALING AND DEVELOPMENT
Our lab investigates fundamental questions concerning the role of membrane trafficking in signal transduction during organ development and homeostasis. In … read moreCOMPUTATIONAL STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
We use computational methods to study the role played by the conformational dynamics of proteins, nucleic acids and membranes in … read moreEPIGENETIC CONTROL OF SKELETAL MUSCLE MASS
Our research interest centers on the dissection of epigenetic and transcriptional mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle mass determination in physiological and … read moreGENE REGULATION IN DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE
We are interested in studying genes, which are relevant for embryonic development and human pathologies, using zebrafish as model system. … read moreGENOME INSTABILITY AND HUMAN PATHOLOGIES
Genomes are constantly exposed to damage. Failure to repair DNA lesions leads to mutations, which can contribute to ageing and … read moreHUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS
We study the trimeric transcription factor NF-Y, which has similar structure to histones. We characterize structure/function features and the … read moreION CHANNEL BIOPHYSICS
Ion channels are membrane proteins that control cell electrical signals in response to a variety of physical and chemical stimuli. … read moreMEDICAL GENETICS AND RNA BIOLOGY
The lab main research focus is:- the study of the molecular bases of human genetic diseases (e.g. … read more
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY
The Unit of Molecular and Cellular Microbiology comprises five research teams with a broad … read more
MOLECULAR ENZYMOLOGY
With the aim to understand biological processes and their regulation, and to use the ensuing knowledge in biomedical sciences and … read moreMOLECULAR GENETICS
Our research activity is mainly focused on the understanding of post-transcriptional regulation mechanisms of CDK5R1 expression mediated by … read more
MOLECULAR HISTOLOGY AND CELL GROWTH
The lab focuses on the study of translational mechanisms regulating gene expression. The studies are in the context of the … read moreMOLECULAR IMAGING IN PLANTS
Our research interests are aimed at understanding the role of second messengers in the study of how plants do interact … read moreMOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
Gram-negative bacteria are characterized by a peculiar envelope architecture comprising an outer membrane (OM) in addition to the cytoplasmic, inner (… read moreNEUROBIOLOGY AND NEUROANATOMY
In the field of neuroscience, our interest is focused on neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease and on neurological diseases … read morePLANT DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY AND FUNCTIONAL GENOMIC
We do basic and applied research for a sustainable agriculture exploring the molecular mechanisms controlling plant development and reproduction using … read morePLANT MOLECULAR GENETICS AND NUTRIGENOMICS
We aim to discover the fundamental genetic mechanisms that contribute to the adaptability of plants in water-scarce environments. We also … read moreSTEM CELL BIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
The lab works on Huntington's Disease (HD) in order to identify the pathways affected by the disease mutation … read moreSTEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION AND THERAPIES
In the lab we are interested in the identification of the mechanisms at the basis of skeletal muscle development and … read moreSTRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
We study the 3D structure of proteins ranging from bacterial antigens, viral enzymes and transcription factors to proteins involved in … read more