Patrizia Proia

Patrizia Proia is an Associate Professor at the University of Palermo, Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences. Her research focuses on exercise physiology, sports genetics, and neurobiological mechanisms linked to physical activity. She teaches courses in biochemistry, physiology of nutrition, and sports training adaptation.

• Current research on microbiome-exercise interactions
• Developing protocols for MS and Parkinson's rehabilitation
• Investigating genetic polymorphisms in elite athletes
• Exploring nutrigenomics and functional foods

Recent publications analyze:

• Muscle regeneration through probiotic supplementation
• Impact of nanotechnological devices on pain management
• Epigenetic regulation of executive functions
• Bone health in gymnasts and cancer patients
• Role of gut microbiome in exercise response