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Catia Sternini is a Professor in the Department of Medicine and Neurobiology at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Her research focuses on the neurochemical and molecular mechanisms linking the enteric nervous system to gastrointestinal disorders, particularly in conditions like chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction and Parkinson's disease-related constipation.
Her work explores bitter taste receptors as sensors for gut luminal contents, opioid receptor dynamics in enteric neurons, and microbiota-dependent modulation of intestinal physiology. Recent studies highlight her contributions to understanding neurochemical profiles in porcine and human colon, and the role of epithelial barriers in neurodegenerative diseases.
Publications span high-impact journals like Nature Reviews: Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Neurogastroenterology and Motility, addressing topics such as intestinal motility, neurotransmitter signaling, and neuroinflammation. Further details on her academic contributions are available through her UCLA profile and research database listings.
