معرفی
Laura Sciacca is an Associate Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Catania, with institutional roles including Vice President of the Dietetics Bachelor's program (since 2016) and member of the University's Parity Commission. Her office is located at PO Garibaldi Nesima, Tower C, Level -1, Via Palermo 636, with weekly office hours on Thursdays.
Research Focus:
Her work spans two primary domains:
- Diabetes: Molecular studies on insulin receptor signaling, diabetes-cancer relationships, pregnancy-related diabetes, and insulin pump therapy.
- Oncological Endocrinology: Investigating insulin receptor isoforms' roles in breast cancer, thyroid carcinoma, and sarcomas, focusing on mitogenic/anti-apoptotic effects.
Funded Project:
Coordinated the 2015-2016 FIR grant (€25,000) studying glucose/metformin effects on insulin receptor signaling.
Professional Leadership:
- Italian Society of Diabetology (SID): Elected Coordinator of Diabetes/Pregnancy Study Group (2019-present), Editorial Committee (2018-present), former Executive Council member (2012-2016)
- Italian Society of Endocrinology (SIE): Regional Committee for Sicily-Calabria (2019-present), former Scientific Commission member (2007-2011)
Editorial Activities: Associate Editor for BMC Cancer, section head for l'Endocrinologo, and editorial board roles for 5+ journals including Journal of Endocrinological Investigation. Regularly reviews for 7+ international journals and presents at global conferences.
