معرفی
Francesco Lodola is an Associate Professor of Physiology at the University of Milano-Bicocca’s Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences. His research bridges cardiovascular physiology, nanomedicine, and optical technologies, with active collaborations at Harvard University, Italian Institute of Technology, and other institutions.
Research Focus
Dr. Lodola investigates: (1) Ca²⁺ signaling mechanisms in cardiac arrhythmias, (2) optical modulation of excitation-contraction coupling using nanomaterials, and (3) stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte models for electrophysiological studies. His lab employs transgenic models, conjugated polymers, and photoswitches to advance cardiac therapeutics.
Projects & Resources
He leads a MIUR-funded project (2022) on SERCA2a activators and a COVID-19 drug-screening platform. The lab operates across two dedicated spaces (Rooms 3015/3050) and utilizes optical pacing tools for cardiac research.
Team & Output
He mentors three researchers and has published recent work in Nature Nanotechnology, iScience, and Advanced Healthcare Materials, focusing on innovative cardiac modulation strategies.
