Valeria Marigo

Valeria Marigo is a Full Professor of Molecular Biology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia's Department of Life Sciences. She teaches courses in Molecular Biology and Laboratory, Soft Skills for Biotechnology, and Molecular Mechanisms of Cell-Cell Signaling. Her research program investigates retinal degeneration mechanisms, focusing on rhodopsin mutations, cGMP signaling pathways, and therapeutic interventions for inherited blindness.

Dr. Marigo develops innovative drug delivery systems including lipid nanoparticles and cGMP analogues for retinal disorders. Her laboratory employs molecular simulations, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and stem cell approaches to understand disease mechanisms and develop treatments. Research collaborations span European institutions focusing on translational medicine for ocular diseases.

She serves on editorial boards and contributes to international consortia on advanced therapies. Her work bridges molecular biology with clinical applications, particularly in designing targeted therapies for retinal degeneration.