Institutes
Neuromuscular repair
Our main interest is in preclinical, translational, and clinical research on genetic and inflammatory disorders of peripheral nerve, neuromuscular junctions, and skeletal muscle. We have primary interest in inherited neuropathies (e.g., CMT, HMN), muscular dystrophies (e.g., Duchenne, LAMA2 disease, FSHD), and myositis. To better comprehend the pathogenesis of neuromuscular disorders and to identity potential therapeutic targets, our studies spam from development to mechanisms of regeneration, generation of cellular and animal models and, potentially, translation in clinical trials.
Research activity
- Identification of new molecular pathways in the pathogenesis of LAMA2-related disorders and generation of new potential treatments.
- Investigating mechanisms of muscle and nerve regeneration
- Role of senescence in neurodegeneration, muscle damage, and tissue repair
- Identification of new genes responsible for neuromuscular genetic disorders
- Imaging, T-cell response, and biomarkers in inflammatory neuromuscular disorders
Stefano Scarparo
Physical therapist
Alberto Zambon
Neurologist and Researcher
Cristina Puricelli
Physical therapist
Isabella Lorenzetti
Technician
Luca Bosco
PhD student
Isabella Lorenzetti
Technician
Emanuela Porrello
Researcher
Cristina Rivellini
Postdoc fellow
Veronica Pini
Postdoc
Rosa Bonaccorso
Postdoc
Marta Limonta
Master Student
Mariachiara Patelli
Master Student