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Pierluigi Valente is an Associate Professor in the Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES) at the University of Genoa. His academic appointment is in the BIOS-06/A - Physiology section, where he leads research and teaching activities focused on physiological mechanisms.
Professor Valente teaches across multiple degree programs at the University, including:
- Physiology for Biomedical Engineering
- Neuroplasticity Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering
- Physiology of Nutrition for Biomedical Engineering
- Human Physiology for Dietetics
- Human Physiology 1 for Nursing
- Physiology and Laboratory for Doctors in Training for the Single-Cycle Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery
His research interests span multiple areas of physiology with a particular focus on neuronal function, brain plasticity, and cellular mechanisms. Professor Valente's work integrates molecular, cellular, and systems approaches to understand physiological processes, with applications in neurological disorders and disease modeling. His laboratory investigates:
- Mechanisms of neuronal differentiation and stem cell applications
- Sodium channel physiology and related channelopathies
- Structural and functional brain plasticity
- Nociception and sensory processing
- Metabolic regulation of neuronal activity
- Effects of nanomaterials on neuronal responses
Professor Valente maintains an active research program with publications spanning neuroscience, cellular physiology, and molecular mechanisms. His recent work shows a strong emphasis on understanding neuronal plasticity mechanisms and their implications for neurological disorders. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining molecular biology, electrophysiology, and advanced imaging techniques to address fundamental questions in neurophysiology.
For academic inquiries, Professor Valente can be contacted at pierluigi.valente@unige.it. Office hours are by appointment via email.
