Simone Cenci

Simone Cenci is an Associate Professor of Molecular Biology at Università Vita Salute San Raffaele (UNISR), affiliated with the IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele. His work bridges molecular biology and clinical medicine, focusing on aging, bone metabolism, and hematopoietic disorders.

• Current roles include coordinating courses on gerontology and geriatrics
• Group Leader at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele since 2015
• Extensive teaching in molecular biology and geriatrics since 2008

Research Interests center on:

• Molecular mechanisms of aging and age-related diseases
• Hematopoietic clonal dominance (VEXAS syndrome)
• Bone biology and osteoclast differentiation
• Proteostasis in multiple myeloma
• Trained immunity in inflammatory disorders

Scientific Awards include:

• IMS and Riney Foundation Translational Research Awards
• MMRF Senior Research Award
• ECTS CAREER ESTABLISHMENT AWARD
• ASBMR Young Investigator and Travel Grants
• SIOMMMS and Forum BMR Fellowships

Publications (65+) span high-impact journals like Nature Medicine and Haematologica, with recent focus on:

• Proteomic signatures in cellular differentiation
• ER stress and aging-related pathologies
• Clonal hematopoiesis mechanisms
• Inflammatory cytokine programs in vasculitis

Collaborations include research roles with German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Wellcome Trust, and Cancer Research UK.