Prof. Maria Antonietta Panaro | Neurodegenerative disease | Women Researcher Award

Full Professor, University of Bari, Italy

Maria Antonietta Panaro is a distinguished Full Professor of Human Anatomy at the University of Bari, Italy. With a career spanning from laboratory technician to researcher and now full professor, she specializes in neuroinflammatory processes and their modulation, particularly in neurodegenerative diseases.

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Education 📚

Maria Antonietta Panaro earned her Ph.D. in Human and Experimental Morphology from the University of Bari in 1994, following her earlier degree in Biological Sciences in 1989. Her academic journey has been marked by a focus on cellular and molecular aspects of anatomy, particularly in relation to neurodegenerative conditions.

Experience 💼

Having joined the University of Bari in 2001 as a Researcher in Human Anatomy, Maria Antonietta Panaro progressed to become an Associate Professor in 2015 before attaining her current position as Full Professor in July 2023. Her research and teaching career underscores her commitment to advancing knowledge in neuroanatomy and neuroinflammation.

Research Interests 🔬

Maria Antonietta Panaro’s research spans various facets of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. Her work focuses on inflammatory mediators, microglia, antioxidants, and therapeutic compounds such as curcumin and resveratrol. She explores these areas through in vivo and in vitro models, aiming to unravel new insights into disease mechanisms and potential treatments.

Awards 🏆

Her contributions have been recognized with numerous grants and awards, including being a Principal Investigator for several prestigious projects funded by the University of Bari. Notably, she led research on extracellular vesicles as markers in Parkinson’s Disease and the immune system’s role in neurodegenerative processes.