Irene Bozzoni

Irene Bozzoni serves as Full Professor of Molecular Biology at Sapienza University of Rome, a position held continuously since 1994 following her promotion from Associate Professor (1986-1994). Her academic career began with research appointments at Rome's Center for Nucleic Acid Research (CNR) and a post-doctoral fellowship at University of Zurich's Institute of Molecular Biology.

Her research expertise centers on non-coding RNA mechanisms with specific focus:

• Mechanism and regulation of non-coding RNA function in mammalian cells
• Role of non-coding RNA in gene expression control
• Long non-coding RNA biology
• Therapeutic RNA applications

This work bridges molecular and cellular biology, advancing understanding of RNA-mediated genetic regulation.

Her contributions have earned significant recognition:

• Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei Prizes (2003, 2006)
• Sapienza Ricerca Award (2010)
• Membership in European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
• Membership in Academia Europaea

As an ordinary member of the Academy of Europe's CELL & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY section since 2002, she maintains active engagement in international scientific discourse while continuing her research leadership at Sapienza University.