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Chiara Gamberi is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Concordia University. She conducts research in the Gamberi laboratory that focuses on the spatio-temporal regulation of messenger RNA translation and its effects on cell and organismal polarization in both normal homeostasis and disease contexts. Utilizing the genetically tractable model organism Drosophila melanogaster, her work seeks to explore the intricacies of human disease-related pathways, employing insights from evolutionary conservation to design impactful therapeutic studies. Gamberi's research interlaces molecular and developmental biology with innovative chemical probing strategies, often referred to as 'fly pharmacology', to refine understanding of biological processes and identify therapeutic intervention points. Through her interdisciplinary approach, she motivates teams of students in research supervision and fosters academic growth through editorial experiences. Gamberi is committed to advancing knowledge in complex biological systems and is recognized for her contributions to the field through multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals.
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