- Tigem Research Highlights
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Activation of autophagy, observed in liver tissues from patients with Wilson disease and from Atp7b-deficient animals, protects hepatocytes from copper-induced apoptosis.
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The deubiquitinating enzyme USP14 controls ciliogenesis and hedgehog signalling.
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Biallelic sequence and structural variants in RAX2 are a novel cause for autosomal recessive inherited retinal disease.
- Our Vision
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TIGEM (Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine) is an international research institute dedicated to the discovery of the mechanisms underlying rare genetic diseases and the development of innovative therapies. Learn more >>
- Upcoming Seminars and Events
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Luis JV. Galietta, MSc - "Therapeutic strategies to correct the basic defect in cystic fibrosis" Principal Investigator and Head of Cell Culture and Cytogenetics Core, Tigem, Naples, Italy Dec 18, 2018
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Iain W. Mattaj, PhD, FRS, FMedSci - "Introducing Human Technopole" Director General EMBL - European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg, Germany Jan 14, 2019
- PhD Programs: Calls are Now Closed
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PHD Programs
Tigem offers two PhD programs for talented students wishing to pursue a career in research or education. Learn more >>
