We are pleased to welcome the newest member of our esteemed Scientific Advisory Board, Roberto Vicinanza, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Roberto Vicinanza is an Italian Physician, Geriatrician, Researcher, and Associate Professor of Gerontology at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology*, one of the leading research institutions in the field of aging. He has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals on nutrition, cardiovascular health, nitric oxide, diet, and metabolic disorders.
In 2008, Dr. Vicinanza received the degree of Doctor of Medicine cum laude from Sapienza University of Rome†, defending his thesis on the effects of Thyroid Hormone and LDL Cholesterol on Nitric Oxide production in human endothelium. He was also a visiting researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles‡ investigating the role of specific phytonutrients in cell metabolism.
After receiving his Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine in 2012 from his Alma Mater, Dr. Vicinanza completed his clinical training in Geriatrics in 2017 in Italy. He then moved to the field of aging, investigating the role of nutrition and mitochondria biology in age-related conditions.
As an Associate Professor, Dr. Vicinanza is currently teaching several courses at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, including the fundamentals of nutrition for the Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity coordinated program.
As an Associate Professor, Dr. Vicinanza is currently teaching several courses at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, including the fundamentals of nutrition for the Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity coordinated program.
With a passion for nutrition and nitric oxide, Dr. Vicinanza will provide innovative scientific support to Kyäni.
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