I have a strong background in the field of cellular and molecular neurobiology and stem cells biology. My research interests focus on: Neurodevelopment-Stem Cell biology, as I have performed studies on neural stem cell biology in vitro and in vivo. I have identified new molecules and mechanisms playing major roles in the control of cell cycle progression/exit and neuronal differentiation. Neurosignaling, as I have focused on novel cellular and molecular signaling pathways that underlie neurogenesis and the pathophysiology of CNS.  Gene therapy approaches, aiming at the regeneration-repair of injured CNS/spinal cord using stem cells in cell replacement therapies and lentiviruses for the delivery of therapeutic genes. Neurodegeneration, as I study the mechanisms of neurodegeneration and I apply therapeutic approaches using small molecules and miRNAs, combined to nanoparticle delivery systems, as therapeutic tools for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.