Alice Santambrogio

Alice Santambrogio is an active researcher specializing in stem cell neuroscience with a strong focus on endocrine systems. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy in January 2022 with a thesis titled 'Identification and characterisation of a novel SOX2+ stem cell population in the adrenal medulla' under the supervision of Andoniadou, C.

Her research interests include:

• Stem Cell Neuroscience
• SOX2-related mechanisms
• Pituitary gland development and disorders
• Adrenal gland function and stem cell populations
• HPA axis regulation
• Cancer stem cells in neuroendocrine tumors

Santambrogio's work primarily investigates stem cell populations in endocrine organs, particularly focusing on SOX2+ cells in the adrenal medulla and pituitary gland. Her research has important implications for understanding both normal endocrine development and tumor formation in these tissues. She employs advanced techniques including single-cell molecular profiling to understand cellular heterogeneity and signaling mechanisms. Santambrogio has published 13 research outputs including 11 articles and 2 review articles, with her most recent publication appearing in May 2024 in JCI Insight.

Her publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of stem cell biology and endocrinology, with particular attention to how stem and progenitor cells contribute to tissue maintenance and disease processes in endocrine organs. Her work has been cited 296 times and has gained attention from news outlets and social media platforms.

Santambrogio has collaborated extensively with researchers including Andoniadou, C.L., Russell, J.P., and other specialists in neuroscience and endocrinology. Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.