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Valentina Greco is a Professor at Yale University, with appointments in the Departments of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Dermatology. She is a member of the Yale Stem Cell Center and Yale Cancer Center, and her research focuses on tissue regeneration, stem cell dynamics, and oncogenic mutations using the skin as a model system. Her lab develops novel in vivo imaging techniques to study how stem cells maintain tissue homeostasis amidst cellular turnover, injury, and mutations.
- Education: BS in Molecular Biology (University of Palermo, 1996), PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology (Heidelberg University, 2003), Post-doctoral Associate (Rockefeller University, 2009)
Dr. Greco’s research explores the interplay between stem cell niches, tissue repair, and cancer initiation. Her work has uncovered mechanisms like positional fate determination in hair follicles, phagocytic clearance of stem cells, and metabolic adaptations to oncogenic mutations. Recent studies highlight her innovative use of live mouse imaging and machine learning to decode complex cellular behaviors.
Her publications reveal trends in stem cell niche regulation, ERK signaling in oncogenesis, calcium dynamics during repair, and interdisciplinary science-art frameworks. She integrates molecular biology, computational modeling, and physiological imaging to address questions across developmental biology, cancer, and regenerative medicine.
- Scientific Awards:
- 2025 American Academy of Arts & Sciences
- 2021 ISSCR Momentum Award
- 2019 NIH Director’s Pioneer Award
- 2018 Carolyn Slayman Endowed Professorship
- 2022 FASEB Mid-Career Investigator
- 2021 Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) Member
Dr. Greco prioritizes mentoring and inclusivity, fostering a collaborative lab environment that emphasizes trainee development and accessibility in science. She is also a dedicated public servant, serving as Vice President of the ISSCR, and her work has been recognized for its impact on understanding tissue homeostasis and tumor suppression mechanisms.
