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Roberto Corradini is a Full Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Department of Chemical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma. He has served as Department Director since 2020 and is a member of the Academic Senate. His research focuses on bioorganic chemistry, molecular recognition, and the synthesis of modified peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, with a strong emphasis on chirality and nanostructured materials.
- Education: Doctorate in Chemical Sciences (1992), University of Parma; Degree in Chemistry (1987), University of Parma.
His research spans enantiomeric discrimination, fluorescent sensors, food toxin detection, PNA structural modifications, and therapeutic strategies targeting gene expression via anti-gene and anti-miR mechanisms. He has pioneered applications in PCR-free genomic DNA detection, photonic crystal fiber genosensors, and PNA-nanostructured hybrid systems for drug delivery.
His recent publications highlight advancements in PNA-based diagnostics, therapeutics, and CRISPR-Cas12a integration for protease activity monitoring. Collaborative projects involve institutions like Columbia University, University of Ghent, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation initiatives.
- Scientific Awards: 2015 Research Award from Italian Chemical Society; 1992 Chirality Award by Waters Company.
He has supervised eight completed PhD theses and two ongoing projects, with students exploring PNA modifications, genosensors, and nanostructured therapeutics. His teaching includes Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, and Reaction Mechanisms for Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Molecular Biology programs.
Labs and teams include the "Bioorganic Chemistry - Artificial Nucleic Acids" group, contributing to European projects like MSCA-RISE Oligo Nanomed and Horizon2020 ULTRAPLACAD. His work bridges academic research, industrial applications, and societal outreach through initiatives like the Researchers' Night.
