The Department's research is distinctly interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral, covering various aspects of both basic and applied research in the field of Life Sciences and Biotechnology. 

To simplify consultation, the different research areas are grouped into 5 main categories below.

The research area in Biodiversity and Ecology is dedicated to studying biological diversity and ecological interactions, adopting an approach that encompasses both natural ecosystems and those altered by human activities. Research activities focus on analyzing animal, plant, and microbial biodiversity, investigating genetic variability and ecosystem functions of animals, plants, and ...

The Bioinformatics, Computational Chemistry and Systems Biology area deals with the analysis and interpretation of data and models inherent to biological and chemical systems through the development and use of advanced computational techniques and artificial intelligence ...

The research area in Biomedicine focuses on studying the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying various human diseases, with an approach aimed at understanding the biological dynamics of pathological conditions. Research lines include oncology, neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, genetic, and inflammatory diseases, as well as dysbiosis, to investigate how molecular circuits and ...

The Biomolecular Sciences research area focuses on the study of biomolecules and their interactions, their (bio)synthesis, and their applications, with the goal of understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying fundamental biological processes. Research in this area includes the study of the structure and function of biomolecules, ranging from macromolecules—such as proteins ...

The Industrial Biotechnology and Sustainable Production research area focuses on developing innovative biotechnological processes with a strong emphasis on sustainability, efficient resource use, and closing biogeochemical cycles. Research is particularly active in metabolic and protein engineering, synthetic biology, and biocatalysis, optimizing enzymes and microorganisms ...

In order to manage research activities, optimize the use of platforms and equipment, and foster collaboration with other research groups and institutions, dedicated committees and coordinators have been appointed:

Assicuratori di qualità ricerca
Prof. Silvia Barabino
Prof. Luca De Gioia
Prof. Giorgio Moro

Commissione Assegni di Ricerca:
Prof. Andrea Galimberti
Dr. Federica Arrigoni
Prof. Marco Vanoni

Giunta di dipartimento - Gestione degli spazi e delle strumentazioni
Prof. Francesca Granucci (Director)
Prof. Simone Guglielmetti (Deputy Director)
Prof. Maria Pia Longhese
Prof. Barbara Costa
Prof. Antonino Natalello
Prof. Paola Coccettti
Prof. Luisa Fiandra
Prof. Luca Campone
Dr. Federica Arrigoni
Dr. Reinaldo Alvarez
Dr. Roberto Comi

Commissione strumenti
Prof. Cristina Airoldi
Prof. Marcella Rocchetti
Prof. Luca Campone
Dr. Stefania Citterio
Prof. Antonino Natalello
Dr. Elena Sacco
Dr. Antonella Farinaccio
Dr. Maura Brioschi
Dr. Jacopo Vertemara

Commissione VQR
Prof. Massimo Labra
Prof.ssa Chiara Damiani
Prof. Pasquale Palumbo
Prof. Mattia Pelizzola
Prof. Paola Coccetti
Dr. Marco Mangiagalli