Microbiome Science and Biotechnology. Coordinator: Candela

Microbiome characterization and analysis. Biotechnological application of microbiome science.

Research themes

The object of our research are the planet microbiomes, as the life support system for the whole biosphere. Microbiomes are indeed responsible for oxygen production, global nutrient circulation, plant primary productivity, and animal and human health. This microbiome centrality for the planet health translates into multiple fields of application of our research, from human, animal and plant biology, where we explore the microbiome-host co-evolutionary trajectories and the impact on health and disease, to food production, resource circularization and environmental health, where natural microbiomes represent a promising source of sustainable solutions. Our primary goal is indeed to derive concrete microbiome-based applications for a better and more sustainable planet, targeting some of the 17 United Nation Sustainable Development Goals, such as good health and well-being, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, climate action, life below water and life on land. See further information on our website.

Lab Members

Marco Candela, Full Professor

Silvia Turroni, Associate Professor

Simone Rampelli, Junior Assistant Professor - RTD-a

Daniel Scicchitano,  Junior Assistant Professor - RTD-a

Giorgia Palladino, Post-Doc Researcher

Enrico Nanetti, PhD Student

Giulia Trapella, PhD Student

Andrea Nicolò Dell'Acqua, PhD Student

Nicolò Cinti, PhD Student

Lucia Foresto, PhD cStudent

Giorgia Procaccianti, PhD Student

Daniela Leuzzi, PhD Student

Elena Radaelli, PhD Student

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