Alessio Accardi is a Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, specializing in Biochemistry and Biophysics. He has made significant contributions to understanding the structural and functional mechanisms of ion channels, particularly in relation to lipid scrambling and calcium-activated potassium channels. His research interests focus on the intricate details of channel gating mechanisms and their physiological implications. Over his career, he has authored numerous academic articles in prestigious journals and has received multiple grants supporting his research endeavors. Accardi's educational background includes a Laurea (BS/MS) from the University of Genoa and earlier studies at the University of Rome I 'La Sapienza'. He is actively involved in exploring novel therapeutic targets for channelopathies and contributing to the scientific community through collaborations and mentoring student researchers.
Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY
Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, focusing on ion channel research.