[ACF] - Projects

  • D3Pharmachemistry (Tiziano Bandiera), D3Compunet (Andrea Cavalli), D3Validation (Angelo Reggiani), Molecular Modeling and Drug Discovery (Marco DeVivo): DMPK characterization of new chemical entities
  • Proteomics studies for RNA biology (Irene Bozzoni, Gian Gaetano Tartaglia, Stefano Gustincich)
  • Neurobiology of miRNAs (Davide De Pietri Tonelli): study of alterations in protein expression following cell treatment with selected miRNAs
  • Genetics of Cognition (Francesco Papaleo): brain proteomics of Lgdel mouse model of autism
  • Genetics and epigenetics of behavior (Valter Tucci): role of brain neurotransmitters in Praeder-Willis syndrome
  • CNCS (Alessandro Gozzi): PK studies on clozapine and other DREADD compounds
  • Nanotechnology for precision medicine (Paolo Decuzzi): mechanism of action of nanoparticles mediated drug delivery
  • Polymers and biomaterials (Nicole Tirelli): lipid composition of extracellular vesicles
  • Istituto Giannina Gaslini (Dr. Pedemonte): CFTR Proteomics to investigate the basic pathological mechanisms of cystic fibrosis
  • Università di Genova, DINOGMI (Dr.Nobbio): lipidomics investigation to understand demyelination and remyelination processes
  • Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (Dr. Avnet): lipidomics of bone tumour spheroids to uncover metastatic processes
  • Neuromed – Istituto Oncologico Mediterraneo (Dr. Maglione): lipidomic characterization of a Huntington’s disease mouse model
  • niversità di Genova (Prof. Ameri): doxorubicin quantification in cardiac fibroblasts.
  • Università di Milano (Prof. Aureli): expression proteomics on a model of neurodegeneration
  • H2020 GRAPHENE FLAGSHIP – CORE 3 (2020-2023)
    We are currently working on the properties of the biomolecular corona of graphene related materials and its role in the interaction with neuronal tissues.
  • FONDAZIONE FIBROSI CISTICA
    We have an ongoing research project on the investigation of the metabolome and proteome primary bronchial epithelial cells to uncover new potential target for cystic fibrosis.
  • BIOMARKER DISCOVERY FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
    We recently patented a set of circulating biomarkers for AD and we are currently undertaking validation activities.