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Intracellular cholesterol trafficking in physiology

Alessandra Ferrari - Professor, Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology

Status: Current Term Now Closed     Weekly Hours: to be negotiated     Location: On Campus

Cholesterol is a vital component of cellular membranes, with most residing in the plasma membrane while its synthesis occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Proper transport of cholesterol to the ER is essential for maintaining lipid, supporting esterification for lipoproteins, and enabling bile acid and steroid hormone production. The goal...

Lipid metabolism in physiology

Alessandra Ferrari - Professor, Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology

Status: Current Term Now Closed     Weekly Hours: to be negotiated     Location: On Campus

The complex genetic and dietary cues contribute to the development of obesity, but how these are integrated on a molecular level is incompletely understood. This project explores the function of LPCAT3, an enzyme involved in phospholipid remodeling and its influence on the types of fatty acids that are incorporated into...

Colorectal cancer physiology

Alessandra Ferrari - Professor, Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology

Status: Current Term Now Closed     Weekly Hours: to be negotiated     Location: On Campus

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most common malignancies of the digestive system and a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality. Despite the availability of current therapies, patient outcomes remain poor and mortality rates high, underscoring the urgent need for more effective treatment strategies. Our research interests focus...

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