Dr. Giovanni Ligresti

Associate Professor

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Biography

Giovanni Ligresti is an Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Rheumatology. His research primarily focuses on lung repair and the molecular mechanisms involved in pulmonary fibrosis, including the differentiation of lung fibroblasts into myofibroblasts. Notably, he has made significant discoveries concerning chromatin modification and epigenetic transcriptional mechanisms contributing to the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). His laboratory utilizes a multi-omics approach to identify transcriptional programs in lung endothelial cells crucial for vascular repair, particularly in the context of aging and its impact on pulmonary fibrosis. Ligresti is actively involved in mentoring and graduate education as part of the Boston University Graduate Medical Sciences program, reflecting his commitment to cultivating the next generation of scientists. His work has been recognized through various grants and publications, underscoring his expertise in the intersection of aging, endothelium dysfunction, and lung disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaching and researching in the field of Rheumatology with a focus on pulmonary fibrosis.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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