Professor Dr. Simona Carbone

Biography

Simona Carbone is a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University, focused on advancing the understanding of the enteric nervous system (ENS) and its implications for various gastrointestinal disorders. She explores the roles of specific receptors and ion channels within the ENS, aiming to identify new targets for treating conditions such as Hirschsprung Disease, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. As an ARC DECRA Fellow and Co-director of the Integrated Neurogenic Mechanisms Laboratory, she combines her clinical expertise with collaborative research efforts and is dedicated to training future leaders in the pharmaceutical sciences through her teaching commitment. Her research interests include electrophysiology, gastrointestinal pharmacology, and the cellular mechanisms of glial involvement in gut function. Simona's contributions to teaching include curriculum design for the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Degree and interactive lectures on pharmacology and physiology. She has supervised numerous students and engaged in significant research projects aimed at understanding gut motility and generating organoids for experimental studies. Her work has garnered recognition, including awards from research societies, and she actively participates in community outreach and public lectures to share insights from her research. Her goal is to improve the modulation of the ENS to offer novel therapeutic strategies for gastrointestinal dysfunctions.

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