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Stefano Garofalo

Principal Investigator

Sapienza University of Rome

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Neuroscience, Neuroimmunology, Glia Biology, Cancer Immunology

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I study brain-immune crosstalk with glia as a hub, linking synaptic plasticity, sleep, and neurodegeneration to tumor immunity. Using in vivo models, I target microglia and NK-cell pathways to inform therapies in neuro-oncology and ALS.

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Sapienza University of Rome

RNA-based immunotherapy for glioblastoma using engineered CAR NK cells

Innovative RNA technology aims to enhance innate immunity against glioblastoma by silencing NKG2D in NK cells using siRNA, potentially transforming tumor microenvironments and improving therapeutic outcomes.

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Stefano Garofalo

Principal Investigator

Sapienza University of Rome

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Sapienza University of Rome

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