Accornero Lab
The Accornero Lab at Brown University studies RNA Biology in the context of cardiac and skeletal muscle disease.
Welcome to the Accornero Lab!
Dr. Federica Accornero, PhD
Principal Investigator
Federica Accornero, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Federica.Accornero@osumc.edu
The Ohio State University​
Center for Muscle Health & Neuromuscular Disorders
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In the course of my studies in the field of cardiac and muscle biology I realized the existence of a gap of knowledge on how protein synthesis is regulated in myocytes. Despite the fact that increased synthesis of specific proteins is required for disease onset and progression in muscle, only little is known about the dynamics regulating protein translation during pathologic conditions. My laboratory is working at unraveling the complexity of gene expression regulation and post-transcriptional control of protein synthesis in heart and skeletal muscle.
Education + Training
Professor, 2023
The Ohio State University
Full Professor from May 2023
Postdoc, 2008-2013
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Postdoctoral Position in the lab of Dr Jeffrey Molkentin working on cardiac and skeletal muscle pathologies
PhD, 2007
University of Torino, Italy
PhD in Biology
MS, 2003
University of Torino, Italy
Masters in Biotechnology
Awards
2015
Louis N. and Arnold M. Katz Basic Research Prize
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The Louis N. and Arnold M. Katz Prize encourages new investigators to continue research careers in basic cardiovascular science. This award historically has recognized research involving biochemical, cellular, molecular and genetic sciences, and now includes whole animal studies, especially those related to the creation of new genetic lines.
-- American Heart Association
​2019
These awards recognize outstanding mentorship by faculty members who distinguished themselves in contributing to professional and personal development of graduate students:
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Research Mentor Award, Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, Ohio State University
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Melissa G. Piper Distinguished Mentor Award, Davis Heart and Lung Institute, Ohio State University