Stem Cell Molecular Genetics Unit

Stem cells are considered an unlimited source of material for cell replacement therapies, holding great promise in regenerative medicine. Spermatogonial stem cells are the adult stem cells responsible for maintaining spermatogenesis through the entire life of an organism. Our group is interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms controlling spermatogonial stem cell self-renewal and differentiation, as dysfunctions in stem cell regulation might lead to male infertility as well as to testicular malignancies. Overall, the knowledge generated from our research might help to design new strategies to prevent and treat male germ cell disorders.