MICROBIAL MOLECULAR GENETICS
The unit of Microbial molecular genetics includes 4 group leaders with long-standing expertise in molecular microbiology. Their main research topics are gene expression regulation in Gram-negative bacteria, the identification and development of novel antimicrobial agents, and the virulence mechanisms of pathogenic bacteria.
Paolo Landini
Full Professor in General Microbiology
Email: paolo.landini@unimi.it
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External links:PubMed
Keywords: Bacterial extracellular structures, gene expression regulation, signal molecules, virulence,
antimicrobials
Main topics of the group:
- Gene expression regulation by signal molecules in Gram negative bacteria
- Identification of novel antimicrobial agents
Giovanni Bertoni
Associate Professor in General Microbiology
Email: giovanni.bertoni@unimi.it
Address: IV floor / tower B
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External links:PubMed
Main topics of the group:
- Regulation by small RNAs in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Characterization of essential proteins in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Federica Briani
Associate Professor in General Microbiology
Email: federica.briani@unimi.it
Phones: +39 02 503 15033
Address: IV floor / tower C
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Keywords: bacterial genetics, RNA processing and translation control
Main topics of the group:
- Regulation by RNA thermometers in Escherichia coli
- Glucose Response in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Moira Paroni
Assistant Professor in General Microbiology
Email: moira.paroni@unimi.it
Phones: 02-50314747
Address: I floor tower B
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Keywords: Host-pathogen interaction, virulence factors, adaptive immune response to pathogens
Main topics of the group:
- Study of interaction mechanisms between microorganisms (pathogenic and non-pathogenic) and innate immune system.
- Characterization of adaptive immune cells activation (CD4+ T-cells) in response to microorganisms (pathogenic and non-pathogenic).