CENCI SIMONE

CENCI SIMONE is a Professor at Università Vita Salute San Raffaele, where he leads the Division of Genetics and Cellular Biology. His academic roles include coordinating courses such as 'Gerontology & Geriatrics: focus on the Frail Elderly Patient' and teaching Molecular Cell Biology in the International MD Program. He has held a research contract at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele since 2015.

• University: Università Vita Salute San Raffaele
• Academic Rank: Professor
• Department: Division of Genetics and Cellular Biology

His research spans molecular biology, aging, and age-related diseases. Key areas include:

• Hematopoietic clonal dominance in inflammatory disorders like VEXAS syndrome
• Mechanisms of autophagy in longevity
• Role of HMGB1 in cellular homeostasis
• Proteomic signatures of bone cell differentiation
• Tumor-stroma interactions in multiple myeloma
• Biomarker discovery for frailty and metabolic disorders

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, with a focus on ubiquitin signaling, trained immunity, and ER stress pathways across inflammatory, metabolic, and oncological contexts.

Scientific accolades include:

• IMS and Riney Foundation Translational Research Awards (2021, 2022)
• MMRF Senior Research Award (2010)
• ECTS Career Establishment Award (2009)
• ASBMR Young Investigator Awards (1998, 2000)
• Numerous fellowships from ANR (France), DFG (Germany), ISF (Israel), Wellcome Trust (UK), and Cancer Research UK

He has coordinated doctoral programs at the University of Florence (2023-2024) and served as Program Chair for international immunology conferences.