Dr. Simonetta Sipione

Professor

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Biography

Simonetta Sipione is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Alberta. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Catania in Italy. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration, particularly through the role of gangliosides. Sipione's work explores how disruptions in ganglioside metabolism can influence neuroinflammation and neuroprotection, which are critical in the context of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease. Her laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating biochemistry, cell biology, and proteomics to study these phenomena. Simonetta has published extensively on the subject, contributing to the understanding of gangliosides in the pathogenesis and progression of neurodegenerative disorders. Her commitment to discovering therapeutic targets in these areas highlights the potential for ganglioside-based treatments.

Research Interests

Courses

PMCOL 412 NEURO451/452 NEURO410/510 BIOCH455/555 PHARM417 CELL505

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management