Daniela CAPELLO

Daniela CAPELLO is an Associate Professor at the Department of Translational Medicine, Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogadro. Her research focuses on aging mechanisms, biomarker discovery, and translational oncology. She leads projects investigating metabolic vulnerabilities in colorectal cancer and the role of epigenetic modifiers like LSD1/KDM1A.

Research Interests: Her work bridges gerontology and oncology, emphasizing aging biomarkers, stem cell senescence, and drug repurposing for cancer therapy. Key areas include systemic sclerosis pathogenesis, cryopreservation impacts on biomarkers, and metabolic disruptions induced by antipsychotics in stem cells.

Grants & Projects: Active grants include EU-funded initiatives on colorectal cancer metabolism and LSD1 inhibitors. She collaborates internationally on cohort studies like the Novara Aging Project, exploring lifestyle and environmental determinants of aging.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Translational Medicine Lab focused on biomarker development and drug repositioning strategies. Collaborates with bioengineering teams on exosome-based diagnostic tools and biobanking ethical frameworks.