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Elena Butturini is an Associate Professor at the University of Verona, affiliated with the Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences within the School of Medicine and Surgery. Her academic roles include teaching biochemistry courses across multiple programs, including Sport and Exercise Science, Nursing, and Medical Radiology. She specializes in research areas such as neurodegenerative diseases, molecular signaling (e.g., JAK/STAT pathway modulation), and the application of natural compounds for therapeutic purposes.
Her research projects include studies on microglia activation in neurodegenerative diseases (since 2018), severe congenital neutropenia mechanisms (since 2010), and the biochemical effects of Artemisia-derived compounds. She is actively involved in academic governance, serving on committees such as the Faculty Board of the PhD in Biomolecular Medicine, the Collegio Didattico di Scienze Motorie, and the Consiglio della Scuola di Specializzazione in Oncologia medica.
Elena contributes to various research facilities, including the Laboratorio di Neurofisiologia e Neurobiologia cellulare, Laboratorio di Biologia applicata e genetica molecolare, and the WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Research. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, emphasizing translational research in biomedical fields.