Gaëlle Audrey Lentini

Dr. Gaëlle Audrey Lentini is a Group Leader at the Institute of Cell Biology, University of Bern, and a member of the Multidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases (MCID). Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of host cell exit by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes Chagas disease, and her work bridges the fields of Cellular Microbiology, Parasitology, and Host-Pathogen Interactions.

Research Interests

Dr. Lentini investigates the egress strategies of intracellular pathogens, particularly Trypanosoma cruzi, emphasizing the roles of cytoskeletal dynamics and molecular players in host cell lysis. Her work combines genetic manipulation and mass spectrometry to identify parasite-specific mechanisms critical to disease progression.

Publications and Collaborations

Her publications span key aspects of apicomplexan parasite biology, including rhoptry discharge, cytokinetic abscission, and lipid kinase functions. Recent studies (2024) highlight her contributions to Toxoplasma gondii invasion and ceramide biosynthesis in intracellular niche formation.

Labs and Teams

Dr. Lentini leads the Lentini Lab within the Ochsenreiter Lab framework at the University of Bern, focusing on pathogenesis and host cell interactions.