Michael Rizzo

Michael Rizzo is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Wake Forest University's Biology Department. His research examines neural control mechanisms in physiological systems, with focus areas in redox signaling, G protein-coupled receptors, and molecular biology of immune cell function.

Dr. Rizzo's published work spans Drosophila neurobiology and T cell activation mechanisms, exploring how reversible cysteine modifications regulate cellular signaling. He teaches undergraduate courses in cellular and molecular biology, emphasizing research methodology and experimental design.