Rucci Nadia

Phone:	+39 0862 433525
Fax:	+39 0862 433523
E-mail:	nadia.rucci(at)univaq.it
Address:	Edificio "Angelo Camillo De Meis, Coppito 2, Via Vetoio, 67100 Coppito (AQ)
Professional Position:	Full Professor
Academic Discipline:	BIO17 - Histology
Research Activities:	Prof Nadia Rucci is head of the Skeletal Diseases Laboratory. Her research is focused on bone physiopathology, with regards to oncologic, metabolic (i.e. postmenopausal and unloading related osteoporosis) and genetic diseases. Recent research projects: 1) Study of the molecular mechanisms involved in bone loss occurring in patients affected by Duchenne Muscle Dystrophy (DMD). 2) Study of the molecular mechanisms regulating bone metastases development and osteosarcoma tumorigenesis: identification of new prognostic markers and molecular targets to develop alternative therapeutic approaches. 3) Study of the effects of mechanical unloading on bone.

Degree course:	D4M – Medicine and Surgery B4M – Medical Biotechn ologies
Insegnamenti:	D0287 - Histology B0423 - Experimental Biotechnological Models (1)
Student Office hours:	Friday 15.00-17.00, by appointment via mail: nadia.rucci(at)univaq.it

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