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Luigina Romani

Luigina Romani

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2025
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Immunology
Italy
2026

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Best Female Scientists

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112
Citations
58831
World Ranking
798
National Ranking
18

Immunology

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114
Citations
61239
World Ranking
404
National Ranking
10

Medicine

D-Index
114
Citations
61192
World Ranking
4650
National Ranking
143

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Immunology in Italy Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Best Female Scientists Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Immunology in Italy Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Immunology in Italy Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Medicine in Italy Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Immunology in Italy Leader Award

Overview

Luigina Romani is affiliated with the University of Perugia in Italy and has contributed extensively to medical and molecular biology research. Their work spans several main fields of study, including Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with particular emphasis on Molecular Biology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Biological Psychiatry, and Physiology.

Their research frequently appears in several notable publication venues, including:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
  • Frontiers in Immunology
  • Cells
  • Cell Reports

Luigina Romani's main research topics cover:

  • Gut microbiota and health
  • Tryptophan and brain disorders
  • Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
  • Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
  • Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
  • Circadian rhythm and melatonin
  • Probiotics and Fermented Foods

Some of their recent papers include:

  • "Targeting RAGE prevents muscle wasting and prolongs survival in cancer cachexia," 2020, Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle
  • "Optimizing therapeutic outcomes of immune checkpoint blockade by a microbial tryptophan metabolite," 2022, Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer
  • "Regulation of host physiology and immunity by microbial indole-3-aldehyde," 2021, Current Opinion in Immunology
  • "Epigenetic Mechanisms of Inflammasome Regulation," 2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • "CAR T cells targeting Aspergillus fumigatus are effective at treating invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in preclinical models," 2022, Science Translational Medicine

Their collaborations include frequent coauthors such as Marilena Pariano, Claudio Costantini, Marina Maria Bellet, Giorgia Renga, and Claudia Stincardini, reflecting a collaborative approach to research.

Best Publications

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (4th edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Amal Kamal Abdel-Aziz;Sara Abdelfatah;Mahmoud Abdellatif

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Tryptophan Catabolites from Microbiota Engage Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor and Balance Mucosal Reactivity via Interleukin-22

    Teresa Zelante;Rossana G. Iannitti;Cristina Cunha;Antonella De Luca

  • Immunity to fungal infections

    Luigina Romani

  • Surface hydrophobin prevents immune recognition of airborne fungal spores

    Vishukumar Aimanianda;Jagadeesh Bayry;Jagadeesh Bayry;Jagadeesh Bayry;Silvia Bozza;Olaf Kniemeyer

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Non-redundant role of the long pentraxin PTX3 in anti-fungal innate immune response

    Cecilia Garlanda;Emilio Hirsch;Silvia Bozza;Antonietta Salustri

  • Aryl hydrocarbon receptor control of a disease tolerance defence pathway

    Alban Bessede;Alban Bessede;Marco Gargaro;Maria T. Pallotta;Davide Matino

  • IL-23 and the Th17 pathway promote inflammation and impair antifungal immune resistance.

    Teresa Zelante;Antonella De Luca;Pierluigi Bonifazi;Claudia Montagnoli

  • The Contribution of the Toll-Like/IL-1 Receptor Superfamily to Innate and Adaptive Immunity to Fungal Pathogens In Vivo

    Silvia Bellocchio;Claudia Montagnoli;Silvia Bozza;Roberta Gaziano

  • Dendritic Cells Discriminate between Yeasts and Hyphae of the Fungus Candida albicans Implications for Initiation of T Helper Cell Immunity in Vitro and in Vivo

    Cristiana Fè d'Ostiani;Giuseppe Del Sero;Angela Bacci;Claudia Montagnoli

  • The humoral pattern recognition receptor PTX3 is stored in neutrophil granules and localizes in extracellular traps

    Sébastien Jaillon;Giuseppe Peri;Yves Delneste;Isabelle Frémaux

  • Defective tryptophan catabolism underlies inflammation in mouse chronic granulomatous disease

    Luigina Romani;Francesca Fallarino;Antonella De Luca;Claudia Montagnoli

  • PTX3 plays a key role in the organization of the cumulus oophorus extracellular matrix and in in vivo fertilization.

    Antonietta Salustri;Cecilia Garlanda;Emilio Hirsch;Marika De Acetis

  • Lymphoproliferative disorder and imbalanced T-helper response in C/EBP beta-deficient mice.

    I Screpanti;L Romani;P Musiani;A Modesti

  • The C-type lectin DC-SIGN (CD209) is an antigen-uptake receptor for Candida albicans on dendritic cells.

    Alessandra Cambi;Karlijn Gijzen;I. Jolanda M. de Vries;Ruurd Torensma

  • Aspergillus Fumigatus Morphology and Dynamic Host Interactions

    van de Veerdonk Fl;Gresnigt Ms;Romani L;Netea Mg

  • Transferring functional immune responses to pathogens after haploidentical hematopoietic transplantation

    Katia Perruccio;Antonella Tosti;Emanuela Burchielli;Fabiana Topini

  • Dendritic Cells Transport Conidia and Hyphae of Aspergillus fumigatus from the Airways to the Draining Lymph Nodes and Initiate Disparate Th Responses to the Fungus

    Silvia Bozza;Roberta Gaziano;Antonio Spreca;Angela Bacci

  • CD28 induces immunostimulatory signals in dendritic cells via CD80 and CD86

    Ciriana Orabona;Ursula Grohmann;Maria Laura Belladonna;Francesca Fallarino

Frequent Co-Authors

Paolo Puccetti
Paolo Puccetti University of Perugia
Francesco Bistoni
Francesco Bistoni University of Perugia
Silvia Bozza
Silvia Bozza University of Perugia
Teresa Zelante
Teresa Zelante University of Perugia
Antonella Mencacci
Antonella Mencacci University of Perugia
Elio Cenci
Elio Cenci University of Perugia
Enrico Garaci
Enrico Garaci University of Rome Tor Vergata
Maria C. Fioretti
Maria C. Fioretti University of Perugia
Francesca Fallarino
Francesca Fallarino University of Perugia
Ursula Grohmann
Ursula Grohmann University of Perugia

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