Luis Galietta

Luis Galietta

Cell Biology and Disease Mechanisms

Pathophysiology of membrane channels and transporters

Email: l.galietta@tigem.it

Phone+3908119230693

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My research is dedicated to understanding the mechanisms underlying ion transport in epithelial cells. We use high-throughput screening techniques to identify drugs to treat cystic fibrosis by targeting membrane channels and pumps.

Additional Funding
  • Identification of deubiquitinases and ubiquitin ligases that affect mutant CFTR rescue (2019-2021), Fondazione Ricerca Fibrosi Cistica
  • ATP12A proton pump in cystic fibrosis lung disease (2019-2021), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 
  • Pharmacological strategies to target nonsense mutations in cystic fibrosis (2020-2021), The Orphan Disease Center - MDBR Pilot Program