Silvia Canaider
Associate Professor of Cellular and Applied Biology (GSD BIOS-10/A, formerly SSD BIO/13)
Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC) – University of Bologna
Academic and education
A.Y. 2007/2008 – Present: Associate Professor of Cellular and Applied Biology (BIOS-10/A) Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna
July 2014 – Present: Member of the "Perfusion and Organ Regeneration" Platform
(REsearch on Tissue and Organ REgeneration – RESTORE), IRCCS Sant'Orsola Hospital, Bologna. Role: University staff member (non-affiliated).
2002 – 2007: University Researcher in Applied Biology (BIO/13) University of Bologna
2002 Ph.D. in Cytomorphology, University of Bologna
1997 Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, University of Bologna (Graduation Grade: 110/110 cum laude)
Research activity and scientific production
Publications: To date, she has authored over 45 scientific in extenso papers published in peer-reviewed, indexed international journals.
Research Focus: Her scientific activity is consistently focused on human biology, with current core research lines prominently situated within the field of Regenerative Medicine, including:
Investigation of modulators (natural or synthetic molecules, and physical energies) of the cellular senescence process and differentiation in human mesenchymal cells.
Analysis of differentiation and maturation processes of cardiomyocytes derived from iPSCs (induced Pluripotent Stem Cells).
Past Research Lines include:genomic and post-genomic analysis of human chromosome 21; genomic and functional study of the human gene and protein RCAN3 (Regulator of calcineurin 3); molecular biology of the apoptotic process; induction of differentiation in human neoplastic cell lines; theoretical biology.
Accademic teaching
Applied Biology (A.Y. 2006/2007 – Present)
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences (Bologna campus)
Applied Biology (A.Y. 2014/2015 – Present)
Single-cycle Master’s Degree in Dentistry
Biology – Selective Semester (A.Y. 2025/2026 – Present)
for single-cycle Master’s degrees in Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine
Applied Biology (A.Y. 2003/2004 – A.Y. 2013/2014)
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences (Rimini campus)
Biology and Genetics (A.Y. 2020/2021 and 2023/2024 for single-cycle Master’s degrees in Medicine and Surgery (Ravenna campus)
Research Funding
She has received research funding as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator from: national research programs PRIN and PRIN/PNRR; funding for the Strategic Project for Young Researchers; international private funding from the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation (Paris); and funding from private institutions and foundations: Fondazione del Monte di Bologna e Ravenna and Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Bologna.
Membership in Scientific Associations or Consortia
She is a member of the following scientific associations and consortia: Italian Association of General and Molecular Biology and Genetics (A.I.B.G.); INBB (National Institute of Biostructures and Biosystems – Interuniversity Consortium), Viale delle Medaglie D'Oro, 305, 00136 Rome; and the "Stem Cell Research Italy" scientific association.
