Francesca Klinger

Francesca Klinger is a Full Professor at UniCamillus, specializing in Histology and reproductive biology. Her research focuses on the effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on fertility and ovarian function in cancer patients, as well as stem cell reprogramming. She collaborates with national and international research groups and secures grants to support young researchers.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery (LM-41) – Rome
• Master's Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics (LM-46)
• Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery (LM-41) – Cefalù

Research Interests:

• Protection of ovarian tissue from chemotherapy/radiotherapy
• Role of luteinizing hormone in mitigating ovarian damage
• In vitro reprogramming of mesenchymal stem cells into germ cells

Labs & Collaborations:

Her laboratory pursues three core research lines: (1) novel protective mechanisms for ovarian tissue, (2) luteinizing hormone's protective effects, and (3) stem cell reprogramming. She actively collaborates with global research networks to advance fertility preservation strategies for cancer patients.