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https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/email-icona-510x510.png 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 19px) 100vw, 19px\" \/> sara.cioffi@igb.cnr.it<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><span class=\"cretive-button-text\">Embryonic Development and Biology of Stem Cells<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Keywords: <\/strong>22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Tbx1, brain angiogenesis, mouse models<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73d771e e-grid-align-left elementor-shape-rounded elementor-grid-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-social-icons\" data-id=\"73d771e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"social-icons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-social-icons-wrapper elementor-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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Group<\/span>                                                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-content\">\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"research-interest-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"research-interest-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>The principal research interests of Dr Sara Cioffi lie in the field of neurovascular diseases and brain angiogenesis and in particular, studying the molecular mechanisms of disease genes through in vivo and in vitro approaches. Actually she is focused on the molecular basis of psychiatric and behavioral disorders associated with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, investigating the role of its major gene Tbx1 in brain vascular development.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"selected-publications-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"selected-publications-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <ol><li><p>CIOFFI S, Flore G, Martucciello S, Bilio M, Turturo MG, Illingworth E (2022). VEGFR3 modulates brain microvessel branching in a mouse model of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. LIFE SCIENCE ALLIANCE, doi: 10.26508\/lsa.202101308.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Favicchia I, Flore G, CIOFFI S, Lania G, Baldini A, Illingworth E (2021). Pharmacological Rescue of the Brain Cortex Phenotype of Tbx1 Mouse Mutants: Significance for 22q11.2Deletion Syndrome. FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE, ISSN: 1662-5099<\/p><\/li><li><p>Martucciello S, Turturo MP, Bilio M, CIOFFI S, Chen L, Baldini A, Illingworth E (2020). A dual role for Tbx1 in cardiac lymphangiogenesis through genetic interaction with Vegfr3. THE FASEB JOURNAL, ISSN: 0892-6638\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Mastromoro G, Calcagni G, Versacci P, Putotto C, Chinali M, Lambiase C, Unolt M, Pelliccione E, Anaclerio S, Caprio C, CIOFFI S, Bilio M, Baban A, Drago F, Digilio MC, Marino B, Baldini A. (2019). Left pulmonary artery in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Echocardiographic evaluation in patients without cardiac defects and role of Tbx1 in mice.. PLOS ONE, ISSN: 1932-6203<\/p><\/li><li><p>Gentile MT, Russo R, Pastorino O, CIOFFI S, Barbieri F, Illingworth EA, Grieco M, Chambery A, Colucci-D&#8217;Amato L. (2018). Ruta graveolens water extract inhibits cell-cell network formation in human umbilical endothelial cells via MEK-ERK1\/2 pathway.. EXPERIMENTAL CELL RESEARCH, ISSN: 0014-4827\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Flore G, CIOFFI S, Bilio M, Illingworth E (2017). Cortical development requires mesodermal expression of Tbx1, a gene haploinsufficient in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. CEREBRAL CORTEX, ISSN: 1047-3211, doi: 10.1093\/cercor\/bhw076.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>CIOFFI S, Martucciello S, Fulcoli FG, Bilio M, Ferrentino R, Nusco E, Illingworth E (2014). Tbx1 regulates brain vascularization. HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS ONLINE, ISSN: 1460-2083, doi: 10.1093\/hmg\/ddt400\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Chen L, Mupo A, Huynh T, CIOFFI S, Woods M, Jin C, McKeehan W, Thompson-Snipes L, Baldini A, Illingworth E (2010). Tbx1 regulates Vegfr3 and is required for lymphatic vessel development. THE JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY, ISSN: 0021-9525, doi: 10.1083\/jcb.200912037\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Martucciello S, Turturo MG, Bilio M, CIOFFI S, Chen L, Baldini A, Illingworth E (2021). Tbx1 regulates cardiac lymphangiogenesis through genetic interaction with Vegfr3. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE. SUPPLEMENT, vol. 23, ISSN: 1878-1314 &#8211;\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>CIOFFI S, Turturo MG, Martucciello S, Flore G, Baldini A, Illingworth E (2019). Defining Vegfr3-Tbx1 interactions in brain vascular development. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR RESEARCH, ISSN: 1018-1172, doi: 10.1159\/000499516<\/p><\/li><li><p>Martucciello S, Turturo MG, CIOFFI S, Chen L, Baldini A, Illingworth E. (2019). Regulation of Cardiac Lymphatic Development by Tbx1 . JOURNAL OF VASCULAR RESEARCH, ISSN: 1018-1172, doi: DOI: 10.1159\/000499516<\/p><\/li><li><p>CIOFFI S, Turturo MG, Martucciello S, Flore G, Baldini A, Illingworth E (2017). Vegfr3 overexpression partially rescues the brain vascular defects of Tbx1 mutants. . JOURNAL OF VASCULAR RESEARCH, ISSN: 1018-1172<\/p><\/li><li><p>Martucciello S, Turturo MG, CIOFFI S, Baldini A, Illingworth E (2017). Tbx1 interacts genetically with vegfr3 to regulate lymphangiogenesis in mice. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR RESEARCH, ISSN: 1018-1172<\/p><\/li><li><p>Mastromoro G, Caprio C, CIOFFI S, Marino B, Baldini A (2016). Abnormalities of pulmonary arteries in Tbx1 mutant mice. . GIORNALE ITALIANO DI CARDIOLOGIA. SUPPLEMENTO, ISSN: 1827-8981, doi: 10.1714\/2456.25714<\/p><\/li><li><p>CIOFFI S, Bilio M, Martucciello S, Illingworth E (2012). Tbx1 is required in brain endothelial cells to establish vascular patterning. CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH, ISSN: 0008-6363<\/p><\/li><\/ol>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"professional-experience-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"professional-experience-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p><strong>POSIZIONE LAVORATIVA ATTUALE:<\/strong><\/p><p>Ricercatrice III livello a tempo indeterminato, presso \u00a0l\u2019Istituto CNR di Genetica e Biofisica \u201cAdriano Buzzati Traverso\u201d di\u00a0 Napoli.\u00a0<\/p><p>Da gennaio 2023:<br \/>Responsabile del Laboratorio di Biologia dello Sviluppo, in collaborazione con la Dott.ssa Daniela Alfano e la Dott.ssa Gemma Flore.<\/p><p><strong>ESPERIENZE LAVORATIVE:<\/strong><\/p><p>-Dal 27.12.2018 \u2013 in corso: Ricercatrice III livello a tempo indeterminato, presso \u00a0l\u2019Istituto CNR di Genetica e Biofisica \u201cAdriano Buzzati Traverso\u201d di\u00a0 Napoli.<\/p><p>-Dal 28.12.2017 al 26.12.2018: Ricercatrice III livello a tempo determinato, presso \u00a0l\u2019Istituto CNR di Genetica e Biofisica \u201cAdriano Buzzati Traverso\u201d di\u00a0 Napoli.<\/p><p>-Dal 01.01.2012 al 27.12.2017: Post-Doc presso \u00a0l\u2019Istituto CNR di Genetica e Biofisica \u201cAdriano Buzzati Traverso\u201d di\u00a0 Napoli.<\/p><p>-Dal 01.01.2008 al 31.12.2011: Dottorato di Ricerca in Medicina Molecolare presso il TIGEM (Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine) di Napoli.<\/p><p><strong>TITOLI DI STUDIO CONSEGUITI:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>2012\u20132017<br \/>Specializzazione in Patologia Clinica (Biologi), Universit\u00e0 di Roma \u201cLa Sapienza\u201d<\/li><li>2008\u20132011<br \/>Dottorato di Ricerca in Medicina Molecolare, Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Napoli Federico II<\/li><li>2005\u20132007<br \/>Laurea Specialistica in Biotecnologie per la Salute e l\u2019Ambiente \u2013 110\/110 e lode<br \/>Seconda Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Napoli<\/li><li>2002\u20132005<br \/>Laurea Triennale in Biotecnologie \u2013 110\/110 e lode<br \/>Seconda Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Napoli<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>ATTIVIT\u00c0 DIDATTICA UNIVERSITARIA SVOLTA:<\/strong><\/p><p>Attivit\u00e0 didattica continuativa in ambito universitario (dal 2017 ad oggi), tra cui:<\/p><p>\u2022 Docente a contratto presso l\u2019Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Napoli Federico II<br \/>(A.A. 2021\u20132025) \u2013 Esercitazioni pratiche di biologia molecolare e biotecnologie<\/p><p>\u2022 Docente a contratto presso l\u2019Universit\u00e0 della Campania \u201cLuigi Vanvitelli\u201d <br \/>(A.A.2024\u20132025)- Tutor Esperto Progetto nazionale \u201cPiano Lauree Scientifiche\u201d<\/p><p>\u2022 Docente a contratto presso l\u2019Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Salerno: <br \/>(A.A. 2020\u20132022) \u2013 Biologia Applicata<\/p><p>\u2022 Docente a contratto presso l\u2019Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Napoli Federico II<br \/>(A.A. 2019\u20132021) \u2013 Patologia Generale<\/p><p>\u2022 Docente a contratto presso l\u2019Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Napoli Federico II<br \/>(A.A. 2017\u20132018) \u2013 Fisiologia Generale<\/p><p><strong>RESPONSABILIT\u00c0 SCIENTIFICA DI PROGETTI DI RICERCA:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Dal 1.11.2023 al 31.10.2028 Responsabile Scientifico del progetto: \u201cRegolazione genica nello sviluppo cardiovascolare: meccanismi genetici ed epigenetici\u201d dell\u2019importo di circa 73.000 euro e della durata di di 5 anni, presso l\u2019Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica \u201cAdriano Buzzati Traverso\u201d del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche.\u00a0<\/li><li>Dal 20.10.2025 Sostituto PI under 40 del progetto PRIN-PNRR 2022 \u201cCHANCE: Towards novel anti-fibrotic therapies via a mechanobiological investigation of human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma\u201d presso l&#8217;Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica &#8220;Adriano Buzzati traverso&#8221; del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>RESPONSABILIT\u00c0 DI GRUPPO DI RICERCA<\/strong><\/p><p>Responsabile di attivit\u00e0 di reclutamento e supervisione di personale di ricerca.<\/p><p>Nel 2026 ha bandito una borsa di ricerca finanziata con fondi propri dal titolo: \u201cRegolazione genica nello sviluppo cardiovascolare: meccanismi genetici ed epigenetici\u201d (vincitrice: Dott.ssa Sara Allegretti).<\/p><p><strong>PREMI VINTI:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Premio \u201cAward in recognition of an outstanding scientific work\u201d, conferito dalla European Society of Cardiology. \u201cBerlin Cardiovascular Development Meeting\u201d. Berlino, 2013.<\/li><li>Premio \u201cABCD Congress 2013 Travel Grants\u201d, per la presentazione orale, conferito dall\u2019Associazione di Biologia Cellulare e Differenziamento, durante l\u2019ABCD Congress 2013.<\/li><li>Premio \u201cBest poster presentation award in recognition of an outstanding scientific work in sub-topic: circulation, vascular biology, genetics, epigenetics and genomics\u201d, conferito da \u201cThe Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science of the European Society of Cardiology\u201d. Frontiers in Cardio Vascular Biology 2012.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Londra, 2012.<\/li><li>Premio \u201cABCD Grants for Young Investigator\u201d, conferito dall\u2019Associazione di Biologia Cellulare e Differenziamento per la migliore presentazione orale nella sessione \u201cStem Cell, Development and Regenerative Medicine\u201d durante l\u2019ABCD Congress 2011.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>ORGANIZZAZIONE DI CONFERENZE SCIENTIFICHE:<\/strong><\/p><p>2011: Membro del comitato scientifico organizzativo del congresso Nazionale \u201cJoint National Ph.D. Meeting 2011\u201d. Gubbio (PG)<\/p><p><strong>MEMBRO DI COMMISSIONI SCIENTIFICHE:<\/strong><\/p><p>-Marzo 2026: Presidente di commissione per il conferimento di una borsa di ricerca dal titolo: \u201cRegolazione genica nello sviluppo cardiovascolare: meccanismi genetici ed epigenetici\u201d\u00a0<\/p><p>-Ottobre 2024: Componente di commissione per il conferimento di un assegno di ricerca presso l\u2019Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica del CNR: \u201cDefining metabolic biomarkers in mouse models of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>-Aprile 2024: Componente di commissione per il conferimento di un assegno di ricerca presso l\u2019Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica del CNR: \u201cExtracellular matrix biology in the pathogenesis of Tbx1 mutant cardiac phenotype\u201d\u00a0<\/p><p>-2023: Componente di commissione per il conferimento di un assegno di ricerca presso l\u2019Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica del CNR: \u201cDecipher unExpLored genetIc Variation in rEproductive failure (DELIVER)\u201d\u00a0<\/p><p>-2022: Componente della Commissione d\u2019esame del C.I. \u201cNozioni di Biochimica, Biologia e Microbiologia\u201d. Universit\u00e0 di Salerno, Facolt\u00e0 di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria. Corso di Laurea in Scienze Infermieristiche.<\/p><p>-2021: Componente della Commissione d\u2019esame del C.I di Fisiopatologia, Universit\u00e0 di Napoli Federico II. Facolt\u00e0 di Medicina e Chirurgia, Corso di Laurea in Ostetricia.<\/p><p>-2021: Componente della Commissione d\u2019esame del C.I. \u201cNozioni di Biochimica, Biologia e Microbiologia\u201d. Universit\u00e0 di Salerno, Facolt\u00e0 di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria. Corso di Laurea in Scienze Infermieristiche.<\/p><p>-2020: Componente della Commissione d\u2019esame del C.I di Fisiopatologia, Universit\u00e0 di Napoli Federico II. Facolt\u00e0 di Medicina e Chirurgia, Corso di Laurea in Ostetricia.<\/p><p>-2018: Componente della Commissione d\u2019esame del C.I di Fisiopatologia, Universit\u00e0 di Napoli Federico II. Facolt\u00e0 di Medicina e Chirurgia, Corso di Laurea in Ostetricia.<\/p><p>-2018: Componente di commissione per il conferimento di un assegno di ricerca presso l\u2019Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica del CNR: \u201c22q11.2 deletion syndrome: Novel approaches to understand Cardiopharyngeal pathogenesis\u201d.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>CONFERENZE INTERNAZIONALI:<\/strong><\/p><p>2024: Weinstein Meeting 2024, Montreal, QC.<\/p><p>2023: Weinstein Meeting 2023, San Diego.<\/p><p>2023: DAP 2023 Annual Meeting, Parigi, Francia.<\/p><p>2022: Weinstein Meeting 2022, Marsiglia, Francia.<\/p><p>2021: ESC Congress 2021<\/p><p>2019: 3rd Joint Meeting of the European Society for Microcirculation (ESM) and the European Vascular Biology Organization (EVBO) 2019, Maastricht.<\/p><p>2018: 11th Biennial International 22q11.2 Conference 2018, Whistler, BC Canada.<\/p><p>2018: GRC conference &#8220;Lymphatics\u201d 2018, Lucca- Barga.<\/p><p>2017: ESM &#8211; EVBO Joint Meeting 2017, Ginevra.<\/p><p>2017: Cardiovascular Development Meeting 2017, Padova.<\/p><p>2016: Newcastle Cardiovascular Development Meeting 2016, Newcastle.<\/p><p>2014: Stem Cells, Development and Regenerative Medicine 2014, Salerno.<\/p><p>2013: Berlin Cardiovascular Development Meeting 2013, Berlino.<\/p><p>2013: ABCD Congress 2013, Ravenna.<\/p><p>2012: Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms in Angiogenesis, Febs Workshop. Capri.<\/p><p>2012: Frontiers in Cardio Vascular Biology. Londra.<\/p><p>2012: Frontiers in Cardiac and Vascular Regeneration, Trieste.<\/p><p>2011: ABCD Congress 2011, Ravenna.<\/p><p>2011: Joint National Ph.D. Meeting 2011, Gubbio.<\/p><p><strong>PARTECIPAZIONE A PROGETTI DI RICERCA FINANZIATI:<\/strong><\/p><p>-MIUR PRIN PNRR 2022ARZ5J: \u201cDefining metabolic biomarkers in mouse models of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome\u201d\u00a0 (2023-2025)<\/p><p>-Foundation LEDUCQ, 15CVD01: &#8220;22q11.2 deletion syndrome: Novel approaches to understand cardiopharyngeal pathogenesis&#8221; (2016-2022)<\/p><p>-MIUR PRIN 20179J2P9J: \u201cUnraveling cardiac progenitor biology: in vivo mechanistic insights and significance for congenital heart disease\u201d (2017-2019)<\/p><p>-Telethon Foundation GGP14211: &#8220;Phenotypic rescue of the DiGeorge syndrome phenotype in mouse models&#8221; (2015-2018)<\/p><p>-Ministero della Salute RF-2011-02347197: &#8220;Epidrugs and cardiac differentiation: relevance for the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome&#8221; (2014-2017)<\/p><p>-AIRC IG-17529 &#8220;p53-Tbx1 interaction in development and cell differentiation&#8221;. (2016 \u2013 2019)<\/p><p>-EU-FP7 CardioGeNet Program: \u201cDefinition of a genetic network involved in congenital heart disease\u201d (2009-2013)<\/p><p>-MIUR PON 01_02342, \u201cRegenerative medicine and tissue engineering: Novel approaches to damaged tissue repair\u201d. (2011-2015)<\/p><p>-MIUR &#8220;FareBio di Qualit\u00e0: Laboratorio di Riprogrammazione di Cellule staminali\u201d (2011-2013).<\/p><p>-MIUR PRIN 2009J7F5WA: \u201cTbx1: Functional Mechanisms and interactions with chromatin\u201d (2011-2013)<\/p><p>-Telethon Foundation GGP11029: \u201cPhenotypic variability and gene haploinsufficiency\u201d (2011-2014)<\/p><p>-MIUR PON 03PE_00060-7: \u201cSviluppo preclinico di nuove terapie e di strategie innovative per la produzione di molecole ad azione farmacologica\u201d (2013-2015)<\/p><p>-Dulbecco Telethon Foundation Project &#8220;Identification Of Genes Causing Schizophrenia-Related Behavior in a Mouse Model of Del22q11 Syndrome&#8221; (2006-2011)<\/p><p><strong>CORSI DI FORMAZIONE SEGUITI:<\/strong><\/p><p>-2021: Corso di Alta Formazione per biologi: \u201cIl consulente tecnico ausiliario del giudice (CTU) e il consulente tecnico delle parti (CTP)\u201d organizzato dall\u2019Ordine Nazionale dei Biologi.\u00a0<\/p><p>-2012-2014: Corso di formazione Teorico Pratico, della durata di 30 mesi, con borsa, dal titolo: \u201cFormazione di ricercatori altamente qualificati nella ricerca e sviluppo di farmaci biologici innovativi in oncologia\u201d. Bandito da Bioker srl c\/o Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche &#8211; Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>MEMBRO DI SOCIETA\u2019 SCIENTIFICHE:<\/strong><\/p><p>&#8211; Dal 30\/06\/2017 al 31\/12\/2022: Membro del \u201cWorking Group on Development Anatomy Pathology\u201d della \u201cEuropean Society of Cardiology\u201d (ESC).\u00a0<\/p><p>&#8211; Dal 2017 iscritta all\u2019Albo Nazionale dei Biologi (Elenco Speciale).<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"research-group-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"research-group-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p><div class=\"tmm tmm_research-group-cioffi\"><div class=\"tmm_2_columns tmm_wrap tmm_plugin_f\"><span class=\"tmm_two_containers_tablet\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_container\"><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#006293 solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_research-group-cioffi_0\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/saraallegretti.png); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Sara<\/span> <span class=\"tmm_lname\">Allegretti<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Post-Doc<\/div><div class=\"tmm_desc\" style=\"text-align:\"><p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2318\" src=\"http:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Telefono-icona.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Telefono-icona.png 512w, https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Telefono-icona-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Telefono-icona-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Telefono-icona-270x250.png 270w, https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Telefono-icona-510x510.png 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 17px) 100vw, 17px\" \/><\/strong>\u00a0+39 081-6132226\u00a0 <strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Project title:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Regolazione genica nello sviluppo cardiovascolare: meccanismi genetici ed epigenetici<\/em><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sara Cioffi Researcher +39 081 6132 216 \u00a0 sara.cioffi@igb.cnr.it Embryonic Development and Biology of Stem Cells Keywords: 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Tbx1, brain angiogenesis, mouse models Orcid Research Interest Selected Publications Professional Experience Research Group The principal research interests of Dr Sara Cioffi lie in the field of neurovascular diseases and brain angiogenesis and in particular, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2355","page","type-page","status-publish","czr-hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2355","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2355"}],"version-history":[{"count":132,"href":"https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2355\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19451,"href":"https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2355\/revisions\/19451"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.igb.cnr.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2355"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}