Jenny Sassone Pagano

Jenny Sassone Pagano is an Associate Professor in Pharmacology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. She graduated with honors in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and specialized in Medical Genetics, both from the University of Milan.

• Education: University of Milan (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Medical Genetics)
• Affiliation: Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (2017–present)
• Research Focus: Neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's, Huntington's, ALS), synaptic alterations, drug target validation

Her research explores molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration, particularly synaptic dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She has conducted international collaborations, including visiting scientist roles at the University of Alberta and University of Ferrara.

Jenny's publications highlight her work in neuroscience, pharmacology, and molecular pathophysiology, with a focus on dopaminergic neuron dysfunction, AMPA receptor roles, and genetic factors in neurodegenerative disorders.

• 2016: Telethon-Farmindustria Prize for neuroscience research

She has held tenured research roles at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University since 2017, contributing to both basic science and clinical translation in neurodegenerative diseases.