NanoBioPhysics Lab, Department of Medicine and Surgery
Staff: Prof. Francesco Mantegazza (PO), Prof. Domenico Salerno (PA), Dr. Valerina Cassina (PTA)
Non permanent staff: Dr. Riccardo Campanile (PostDoc), Marta Falappi (PhD Student)
RESEARCH TOPICS
- DNA compaction inside nucleus;
- Elasticity and stiffness of cells and tissues;
- Aggregation of Abeta amyloid and fibrils characterization;
- DNA superstructures (G-quadruplexes);
- Mechanical stability of intrinsically disordered proteins;
- Characterization of functionalized nanoparticles.
PROJECTS
- Functional Role of Protein Folding Intermediates: A Cross-Disciplinary Study Integrating Molecular Simulations with Biophysical and Biochemical Experiments.FONDO: PRIN 2022.
LAB EQUIPMENT
- Atomic Force Microscopy,
- JPK-Bruker;
- Perkin Elmer OPERETTA system
CONTACT
e.mail:francesco.mantegazza@unimib.it; domenico.salerno@unimib.it