Andrea Crisanti

Andrea Crisanti is an Italian molecular parasitologist and geneticist known for his significant contributions to the field of malaria research. He is currently a professor at the Imperial College London and the University of Perugia.

Early Life and Education

Crisanti was born in Rome, Italy. He completed his undergraduate studies in Medicine at the University of Rome "La Sapienza". He then pursued his PhD in Molecular Biology at the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste, Italy.

Career

After completing his PhD, Crisanti moved to the United States where he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He then returned to Italy and joined the University of Perugia as a professor. In 2001, he moved to the United Kingdom and joined the Imperial College London where he currently serves as a professor in the Department of Life Sciences.

Crisanti's research primarily focuses on the molecular biology and genetics of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, and the mosquito species, Anopheles gambiae, which is the main vector of malaria. He is known for his pioneering work in the development of gene drive systems for the control of mosquito populations.

Achievements

Crisanti's work has been recognized with several awards and honors. He is a member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) and a fellow of the Royal Society. In 2018, he was awarded the Prince Mahidol Award in the field of Medicine for his contributions to malaria research.

See Also

• Malaria
• Gene drive
• Anopheles gambiae
• Plasmodium falciparum

External Links

• Imperial College London - Andrea Crisanti