Michela Tonetti

Michela Tonetti is a Full Professor at the Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES), University of Genoa, Italy. She teaches courses such as Biochemistry, Human Biochemistry, and Protein Expression and Engineering across multiple degree programs, including Medicine and Biotechnology.

• Research Focus: Biochemistry, Virology, and Molecular Biology
• Key Topics: Glycosyltransferases, Glycan biosynthesis in giant viruses, Zebrafish models for genetic disorders, and Chondrogenic differentiation mechanisms

Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work bridging virology, glycobiology, and developmental genetics, with a particular emphasis on the enzymatic and structural analysis of viral proteins and rare sugar synthesis pathways.

• Department Affiliation: Member of the Giunta di dipartimento (department board)
• Contact: Email tonetti@unige.it | Phone +39 010 353 7398