Alessio Peracchi

Alessio Peracchi is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Parma, Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences. His career spans fundamental research in enzyme mechanisms, RNA/DNA catalysis, and metabolic pathways, with significant contributions to understanding PLP-dependent enzymes and deoxyribozymes.

• Education: Laurea in Veterinary Medicine (1989, cum laude), University of Parma
• Postdoctoral training: Stanford University (1994-1997), University of Parma (1997-1998)

Research focuses on:

• Biochemical characterization of catalytic DNA molecules (deoxyribozymes)
• Glyoxylate metabolism and primary hyperoxaluria
• Functional genomics of PLP-dependent enzymes
• Development of kinetic techniques for RNA/DNA enzymes
• Enzyme mimics using calixarenes

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining structural biology, bioinformatics, and metabolic disease research. Scientific awards include EMBO Young Investigator status and multiple international fellowships. He teaches Biochemistry and Proteomics Methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels.