Salvatore Giunta

Associate Professor of Human anatomy [BIOS-12/A]

Prof. Salvatore GIUNTA is Associate Professor for the SSD BIO / 16 (HUMAN ANATOMY)

 

Academic career:

 

2008 He graduated in Biological Sciences (110/110 cum laude) at the University of Catania.

2008-2010 Carries out Didactic-Integrative Tutoring for the teaching of Human Anatomy at the Degree course in Biological Sciences.

2011 He was appointed subject expert for the teaching of Human Anatomy at the Degree course in Biological Sciences.

2012 Obtains the PhD in Neuropharmacology

2012 Holds the position of Contract Professor of “Anatomy I” for the Master of Science in Medicine and Surgery

2012 He wins the comparative evaluation for a post of fixed-term Researcher type A (RTD-A) SSD BIO / 16 Human Anatomy, at the Department of Bio-Medical Sciences of the University of Catania.

2017 He obtains the National Scientific Qualification for the functions of second level university professor for the competition sector 05 / H1 - HUMAN ANATOMY (SSD BIO / 16)

2017 He wins the comparative assessment for a post of fixed-term Researcher of type B (RTD-B) SSD BIO / 16 Human Anatomy, at the Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences (BIOMETEC) of the University of Catania.

He is a member of the Italian Society of Anatomy and Histology (SIAI).

He currently holds the positions of Professor of Human Anatomy for the Degree courses in Medicine and Surgery, Biological Sciences and Obstetrics. In the past he has also been a professor of Human Anatomy for the Degree courses in Pharmacy, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies (CTF), Orthoptics and ophthalmological assistance and Speech therapy.

 

Prof. Salvatore Giunta lives in Catania, is married and has two children.

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Academic Year 2020/2021


Academic Year 2019/2020


Academic Year 2018/2019
  • DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
    Bachelor's Degree in Biology - 1st Year
    HUMAN ANATOMY - canale 1

  • DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY AND MEDICAL-SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
    Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery - 1st Year
    ANATOMY I - canale 2

  • DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY AND MEDICAL-SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
    Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery - 1st Year
    ANATOMY I - canale 3

  • DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY AND MEDICAL-SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
    Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery - 2nd Year
    ANATOMIA II - canale 4

  • DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY AND MEDICAL-SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
    Bachelor's Degree in Midwifery - 1st Year
    SCIENZE BIOMEDICHE



Academic Year 2017/2018


Academic Year 2016/2017
  • DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
    Bachelor's Degree in Biology - 1st Year
    HUMAN ANATOMY - canale 1

  • DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY AND MEDICAL-SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
    Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery - 1st Year
    ANATOMY I - canale 2

  • DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY AND MEDICAL-SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
    Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery - 1st Year
    ANATOMY I - canale 3

  • DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY AND MEDICAL-SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
    Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery - 2nd Year
    ANATOMIA II - canale 4



Academic Year 2015/2016
  • DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
    Bachelor's Degree in Biology - 1st Year
    HUMAN ANATOMY A - L

  • DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY AND MEDICAL-SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
    Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery - 1st Year
    ANATOMY I - canale 2

  • DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY AND MEDICAL-SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
    Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery - 1st Year
    ANATOMY I - canale 3

  • DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY AND MEDICAL-SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
    Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery - 2nd Year
    ANATOMIA II - canale 4

  • DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SCIENCES AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
    Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy - 1st Year
    C.I. ANATOMIA E FISIOLOGIA

The research activity carried out by Prof. Salvatore Giunta is focused on the identification and characterization of proteins involved in the regulation of apoptosis, both in physiological and pathological conditions. Its main research lines are:

Neurodegeneration and brain aging:

- Study of the molecular mechanisms involved in the protective effect of Sildenafil (VIAGRA) on the hippocampus of elderly mice.

- Role of the F3 adhesion / contact molecule in synaptic plasticity and memory in in vivo models of transgenic mice (TAG / F3).

- Anti-inflammatory effect related to the inhibition of the pro-apoptotic cytokine TNFSF10 in animal models of Alzheimer's (3xTg-AD mice).

In vitro models for the study of toxicity of heavy metals:

- Involvement of the protein Mucin 1 (MUC1) in nickel-induced lung carcinogenesis.

- Study of the neuroprotective effect of caffeine associated with the inhibition of the A1 receptor on neuroblastoma cells exposed to Aluminum.

Beneficial effects from physical activity on the main osteoarticular disorders:

- Correlation between physical activity, expression of Lubricin and apoptosis of the articular cartilage.

Diabetes and its complications:

- Role of the heme-oxygenase / biliverdin reductase system in diabetic retinopathy