Regular biography
Claudio Nanyang Bussi is an Assistant Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University. His research focuses on lysosome biology, including the functions of lysosomes and mechanisms ensuring their integrity through repair pathways. His work explores molecular interactions between lysosomes, other membrane-bound organelles, and biomolecular condensates, with a particular emphasis on the dynamics between stress granules and endomembrane systems in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. His research areas include cell biology, innate immunity, trafficking, lysosomes, and biomolecular condensates.
Scholar-generated biography
Claudio Bussi is a Nanyang Assistant Professor at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, specializing in cell biology, lysosome function, macrophage biology, innate immunity, and advanced imaging techniques. His research explores the interplay between lysosomal dynamics, macrophage responses, and immune regulation, with a focus on infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and SARS-CoV-2. Bussi's work also investigates the role of autophagy in inflammation, neurodegeneration, and cancer, as well as the development of biocompatible nanodevices for cellular applications. His studies highlight the importance of lysosomal integrity in maintaining cellular homeostasis and immune function.