Summary:
Prof. Anna Pannaccione has been an Associate Professor in Pharmacology since 2019, specializing in neurodegeneration research, particularly in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Her work focuses on the dysregulation of ionic homeostasis, especially ion channels and exchangers, employing electrophysiological techniques. With 68 peer-reviewed publications and three patents, she is actively engaged in multidisciplinary research collaborations both nationally and internationally.
Education
Prof. Pannaccione completed her doctoral studies in Pharmacology, focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases.
Professional Experience
Prof. Pannaccione’s academic career is dedicated to discovering innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like AD and PD. Her research emphasizes modulating Kv3.4 function, with the goal of developing therapeutic strategies to address energy failure and firing instability in neurodegenerative conditions.
Research Interests
Her research encompasses life sciences, focusing on neurological and neurodegenerative disorders, and the repair and regeneration of the nervous system. She is also a member of various research commissions, including SINS, SIF, and SfN, and serves as a referee for numerous international peer-reviewed journals.
Publications
- Authors: Sapienza, S., Tedeschi, V., Apicella, B., Loffredo, S., Secondo, A.
- Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
- Year: 2024
- Authors: Cantone, A.F., Burgaletto, C., Di Benedetto, G., Bernardini, R., Cantarella, G.
- Journal: Cells
- Year: 2024
- Authors: Merlino, F., Secondo, A., Mitidieri, E., d’Emmanuele di Villa Bianca, R., Carotenuto, A.
- Journal: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
- Year: 2024
- Authors: Piccialli, I., Greco, F., Roviello, G., Massa, A., Pannaccione, A.
- Journal: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy
- Year: 2023