Giuseppe Grasso

Giuseppe Grasso is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Catania and currently a fellow-in-residence at CY Advanced Studies (CY AS), hosted by the BioCIS laboratory. His academic work centers on the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly focusing on protein misfolding and the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS).

His research explores how disruptions in proteostasis contribute to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, Rett syndrome, and autism. He investigates whether UPS dysfunction is a primary cause or secondary effect in these conditions, aiming to identify novel therapeutic strategies for conformational diseases.

The trends in his research, though not detailed in specific publications here, emphasize a holistic and molecular-level understanding of neurodegeneration, integrating biochemical and cellular perspectives to tackle protein aggregation pathologies.

• Scientific focus on neurodegenerative diseases and protein misfolding
• Investigation of the ubiquitin-proteasome system in neuronal proteostasis
• Exploration of molecular underpinnings of Alzheimer's, Rett syndrome, and autism

He has been actively involved in scientific discourse, delivering guest lectures such as the one hosted by CY AS on May 23, 2023, highlighting his ongoing engagement in academic and research communities. There is no mention of grant funding or student advisement in the provided text.

Giuseppe Grasso is affiliated with the BioCIS laboratory during his residency at CY Advanced Studies, where he contributes to interdisciplinary research on conformational diseases.