Umberto Galderisi, PhD
Professor of Molecular Biology
Professional Information
Biography
Prof. Umberto Galderisi is a pioneering scientist in molecular biology, stem cell research, and regenerative medicine. Through his leadership in academic institutions and international collaborations, he continues to shape the future of cell-based therapies and aging biology. He serves as Adjunct Professor at Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research, Temple University, USA, and Visiting Researcher at GENKÖK, Erciyes University, Turkey. He is the Founder and President of Stem Cell Research Italy, and a member of the International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT) and European Cellular Senescence Association (ECSA).
Specialization
Molecular Biologist
Education
1987: M.Sc. in Biological Sciences (summa cum laude), University of Naples
1992: Ph.D. in Genetics, General and Molecular Biology, University of Naples
Research & Publications
Author or co-author of over 180 peer-reviewed articles, with an h-index of 45 (Scopus). Notable works include: "Senescence induces fundamental changes in the secretome of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs): implications for the therapeutic use of MSCs and their derivatives" Investigates how aging alters the MSC secretome and its effects on therapeutic applications. "An Example of Neuro-Glial Commitment and Differentiation of Muse Stem Cells Obtained from Patients with IQSEC2-Related Neural Disorder: A Possible New Cell-Based Disease Model" Explores the disease modeling potential of Muse cells derived from patients with neurological disorders. "Stress and stem cells: adult Muse cells tolerate extensive genotoxic stimuli better than mesenchymal stromal cells" Demonstrates the superior resilience of Muse cells under stress compared to traditional MSCs.