Francesco Ria
Associate Professor
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Italy
Biography
Dr. Francesco Ria has done his MD and PhD in Oncology from Catholic University Rome in 1990. He was also a Visiting Scientist in Roche Milano Ricerche – L. Adorini H.S. Raffaele – Milano and La Jolla Institue for Allergy and Immunology – E.E. Sercarz San Diego (CA) USA, from 1993 - 2001. His previous position was a Researcher in Catholic University – Rome from 1994 2004. At present he is working as Associate Professor Immunopathology - School of Medicine in Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, L.go F. Vito, 1 Roma.
Research Interest
Identification and recruitment of T cells ex vivo in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Myastenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis and experimental models. Role of bacteria and Pathogen Receptors in human and experimental autoimmunity.