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Dario De Jesus is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in genetic medicine. With a decade of experience in molecular biology and metabolism research, his work primarily focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms that govern health and metabolic disease, particularly concerning RNA modifications, diabetes, and aging. His scientific career commenced with a Master’s program as a Fulbright Research Scholar in the laboratory of Professor Rohit N. Kulkarni at the Joslin Diabetes Center. He earned his PhD through the Graduate Program in Basic and Applied Biology (GABBA) at the University of Porto, where he investigated epigenetic reprogramming in hepatic metabolism. Prior to his current role, De Jesus served as an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and as a Research Associate at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. His independent research has been funded by prestigious organizations such as the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Current projects are centered around understanding the role of RNA modifications, especially m⁶A, in shaping metabolic regulation with the aim of developing therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases. He is passionate about academia, teaching, and mentoring young scientists in their professional journeys.
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