Ricerc@Sapienza

The research activity of group is mainly focused on translational studies aimed to clarify the pathogenesis of neuromuscular and secretory digestive disorders. The simultaneous availability of in vitro projects, on human tissue samples and cell cultures, and on-going specific clinical research projects offers an unique opportunity for translational studies. Further, the actual external collaborations of the group facilitate a multidisciplinar research approach.

The research activity concerns the hepatological field and is aimed at the development of a diagnostic / prognostic pathway of chronic fat storage diseases both on an alcoholic and metabolic basis and on hepatocarcinoma, which combines different disciplinary skills (Translational Medicine) and oriented on subgroups of patients with the same disease (Precision Medicine).