Gaetano Santulli

Gaetano Santulli is an Associate Professor of Cardiology and Molecular Pharmacology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His lab investigates intracellular calcium signaling and non-coding RNAs in cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. Key research areas include mechanisms underlying heart failure, diabetes, and the role of IP3 receptors in vascular dysfunction. He is funded by multiple NIH grants, the Hirschl/Weill Trust, and the American Heart Association. Career opportunities exist for graduate students (PhD/MD/MD/PhD) and postdoctoral researchers focusing on thesis projects in his lab.

His research highlights include SGLT2 inhibitor efficacy, exosome-mediated angiogenesis in heart failure, and miRNA regulation of cardiac and metabolic processes. Major grants include 5 NIH R01 awards and leadership in interdisciplinary projects. Awards include the Hirschl/Weill Trust Fellowship (2021–2025). He advises students like Jessica Gambardella and collaborates internationally on clinical and basic science studies.