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Laura Calzà, Surgeon, Specialist in Endocrinology, Full Professor of Embryology, Stem Cells and Cognitive Sciences, University of Bologna. Scientific Director of the IRET Foundation (Ozzano Emilia, Italy), and Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute for serious brain and spinal cord injuries (Imola, Bologna). Co-founder of the IRET Foundation, Founding member of the innovative start-up TransMed Research srl, CRO
GLP and GCP certified by the Ministry of Health. Author of more than 260 articles in international peer reviewed journals and more than 60 chapters in international book publications. His work has received over 8500 citations so far (Scopus, 2024; H-index 2022:50). Holds several patents,
as inventor and co-inventor. He has an extensive background in neurobiology, with specific training and experience in chemical neuroanatomy, analysis
neurological behaviour, molecular biology, cell cultures including neural and embryonic stem cells, within the principles of translational medicine. The main objective of the research activity is the study of the reactive and repair mechanisms of the nervous system following experimental and spontaneous lesions, using in vivo and in vitro models, according to the bench-to-bedside and bed-to-benchside approach of translational medicine, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic and vascular lesions of the nervous system, difficult lesions
skin healing. The laboratory investigates the self-repair properties of different tissues and organs from endogenous stem cells, and develops the entire pipeline of preclinical testing of new drugs, advanced therapies, biomaterials, biomedical devices also according to GLP and ISO guidelines. The laboratory is part of the Emilia-Romagna High Technology Network and is a Technopole of the Emilia-Romagna Region. Laura Calzà is PI or co-Investigator in numerous regional, national and international competitive projects for preclinical and clinical research projects.