Marco Brotto

Dr. Marco Brotto is a Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington, holding joint appointments in the College of Nursing & Health Innovation's Nursing-Grad and Kinesiology departments. He is the Director of the Bone-Muscle Collaborative Sciences and the PhD in Nursing Program. With academic roles spanning over two decades, he has held positions at institutions including the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy.

Dr. Brotto's research focuses on musculoskeletal interactions, particularly bone-muscle crosstalk, aging-related muscle dysfunction, lipid signaling mediators, and regenerative medicine. His work integrates molecular biology, biomechanics, and translational approaches to address sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and muscle repair. Notable contributions include discoveries on β-aminoisobutyric acid (BAIBA) as a biomarker linking muscle and bone health and prostaglandin E2's role in myogenesis.

His funding portfolio includes major NIH grants and industry partnerships, totaling over $10 million. Dr. Brotto has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the UTA STARS award and endowed professorships. His实验室, the Bone-Muscle Collaborative Sciences Group, collaborates internationally on projects such as the Muscle Biology 14-Labs Consortium.

Key achievements include identifying novel lipid mediators regulating muscle regeneration, developing methodologies for myofiber isolation, and advancing mechanistic understanding of age-related muscle-bone decline. His interdisciplinary approach bridges basic science and clinical applications, targeting therapies for musculoskeletal disorders.