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Michele Tonelli is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa. His academic contributions include teaching courses such as MEDICINAL ANALYSIS II (WITH EXERCISE) and DRUG SUMMARY (WITH EXERCISE) for the Master's Degree Course in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology. He is based in the Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Genoa, with appointments available Monday to Friday by email or telephone.
Research Focus: Tonelli's work centers on pharmaceutical chemistry and drug discovery, particularly targeting diseases like cancer, parasitic infections (malaria, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis), and viral pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. His studies explore molecular modeling, enzyme inhibition, and chemotype screening to develop novel therapeutic agents.
Recent Publications: His research spans allosteric glutaminase inhibitors for oncology, TAAR1 agonists for neuroscience, benzimidazole derivatives for parasitic diseases, folate inhibitors for trypanosomiasis, and antiviral compounds against SARS-CoV-2. These studies highlight his expertise in medicinal chemistry and translational drug development.
Contact: Email michele.tonelli@unige.it or call (+39) 010 353 8867 (Laboratory) / (+39) 010 353 8378 (Studio).
