Sylvia O. Suadicani

Sylvia O. Suadicani is a Professor in the Department of Urology and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, and an Assistant Professor in the Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She holds the Ben Marden Distinguished Scholar in Urology title. Her research focuses on cellular and intercellular signaling mechanisms underlying urogenital dysfunction in conditions such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and aging. Key areas include pannexin 1 channels, purinergic signaling, and bladder dysfunction pathophysiology.

Dr. Suadicani collaborates extensively with faculty across disciplines, including studies on bone cell mechanosensing (with Dr. Mia Thi), spinal cord injury (with Dr. David Sharp), and pelvic pain mechanisms (with Dr. David Spray). Her work bridges urology, neuroscience, and pharmacology, aiming to identify therapeutic targets for conditions like interstitial cystitis and neurogenic bladder.

Her publications (2006–2014) emphasize advancements in understanding purinergic signaling, astrocyte communication, and the role of pannexin channels in bladder and neuronal dysfunction. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her research has implications for clinical interventions in urologic and neurologic disorders. She advises interdisciplinary teams and maintains active collaborations across departments, focusing on translational applications of cellular signaling research.