Congratulations to Professor Mauro Giacca on receiving an honorary doctorate at the University Frankfurt’s “Dies Academicus” ceremony, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Molecular Biology. His groundbreaking work has significantly advanced the fields of gene therapy, stem cell research, cardiovascular disorders, and infectious diseases.
Throughout his career, Professor Giacca has held numerous prestigious leadership roles. He has served as Professor of Molecular Biology at the University of Trieste, Italy, Professor of Cardiovascular Sciences at the King’s College London, UK and Director-General of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB).
Among his most remarkable achievements is the identification of a crucial microRNA promoting heart regeneration, along with the discovery of unexpected novel targets for cardiac repair (Ruozi et al, Science Translational Med 2022; Eulalio et al, Nature 2012; Lesizza et al Circ Res. 2017; Gabisonia et al, Nature. 2019).
