Paola Bellosta

About

Paola Bellosta is an Associate Professor of Genetics at the University of Trento, Italy. Her research focuses on the application of model organisms such as Drosophila, zebrafish, and mice to investigate neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Additionally, she explores the role of autophagy in these conditions and the impact of DNA viruses on Drosophila. Her recent work includes optimizing techniques for studying DNA damage and the regulatory mechanisms of proteins related to cancer and neurodegeneration.