Ciro M. Amato

Dr. Ciro M. Amato is an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Urology at the University of Missouri, affiliated with the NextGen Precision Health Building. His research focuses on understanding the genetic and environmental mechanisms underlying genital birth defects through advanced molecular and imaging techniques.

His research interests include:

• Developmental origins of urogenital anomalies
• Role of hormone signaling in genital formation
• Impact of environmental exposures during fetal development
• Application of genetic mouse models and organ culture systems
• Use of next-generation sequencing and cutting-edge microscopy

The overarching goal of Dr. Amato's work is to identify causes of genital birth defects to enable prenatal prevention strategies and improve surgical outcomes. Although specific publications are not listed here, they are accessible via his Google Scholar profile.

Dr. Amato has trained through a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, following doctoral studies at East Carolina University and undergraduate education at the University of Central Florida. His lab contributes to the growing field of precision health, particularly in developmental disorders.