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Flora Tassone is a Professor In-Residence in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of California, Davis. She holds a B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Catholic University of Rome, Italy. Her research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly those associated with Fragile X syndrome and autism spectrum disorders. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms associated with these disorders, including exploring the gene expression of the FMR1 gene and its implications for clinical manifestations. She has acted as the director of the Molecular Core Fragile X project, providing critical molecular support for various research initiatives at the MIND Institute. Flora has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including fellowships from NIH, the National Fragile X Foundation, and the Department of Defense. Her expertise in transcriptional and translational regulation has made her a recognized figure in the Fragile X scientific community, where she has extensively published and presented her findings internationally.
University of California, Davis • Sacramento Campus
Focus on neurodevelopmental disorders and genetic research.
Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.