My research interest is mainly turned to the broad area of the so called non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and in particular to the accompanying low level chronic inflammation. To explore this problem we take a highly interdisciplinary approach.
In particular, we are interested in the the modulation of inflammation via physical (mechanical, electrical, optical, magnetic) triggers. In fact, little information is available regarding the local- to systemic- as well as the dose-effect relationship existing between such external stimuli and the control of inflammation.
Over time, we have explored specific effects with in house designed experiments using, animal models, human pilot trials and 3D bioconstructs. We have analyzed these data via computational in silico approaches including transduction pathways’ design and simulations using biomedical networks, and more recently deep learning approaches. This has been possible thanks to the work of numerous interdisciplinary motivated collaborators in my group and to the fruitful collaborations with colleagues in the institute and worldwide.
In recent years, I became interested and then involved in science diplomacy, via the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) in the European Science Diplomacy Alliance (EUSDA). In particular I care about Diplomacy in Science as a means to use scientific expertise to serve global peaceful relations in an increasingly fragmented world.
See the details on my CV for more specific information on projects and initiatives.
