Dr. Dario De Jesus

Biography

Dario F De Jesus is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. With over a decade of experience in molecular biology and metabolism research, his work focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms that govern health and metabolic disease, particularly in the context of RNA modifications, diabetes, and aging. His academic journey began during his Master’s studies as a Fulbright Research Scholar in the laboratory of Professor Rohit N. Kulkarni at the Joslin Diabetes Center. He continued his research during his PhD in the Graduate Program in Basic and Applied Biology (GABBA) at the University of Porto, where he investigated epigenetic reprogramming of hepatic metabolism. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, he 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 supported by distinguished organizations such as the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), American Diabetes Association (ADA), and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) through a K99/R00 award. His current projects focus on understanding RNA modifications, particularly m⁶A, and their roles in metabolic regulation and aging, aiming to pave the way for new therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases. Beyond research, he is deeply passionate about academia and is committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of scientists.

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