Paolo D'Avino

Paolo D'Avino is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on the mechanisms and signalling pathways that control the mechanics and regulation of cell division in normal and cancer cells. His work encompasses cell biology, cell division, phosphorylation, and the cytoskeleton. He utilizes techniques such as molecular and cell biology, multidimensional microscopy, proteomics, and genetics to explore these areas. His research themes include the study of cell division processes and their implications in both normal and pathological conditions.

Dr Pier Paolo D'Avino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Cambridge, specializing in cell division mechanisms. His research focuses on cytokinesis, the process of cell division in animal cells, with an emphasis on the role of the cytoskeleton, phosphorylation, and chromosomal instability. He investigates how microtubules and protein phosphatases regulate cleavage furrow formation and midbody assembly. His work also explores the molecular interactions between kinases and phosphatases during mitosis, particularly in Drosophila melanogaster. D'Avino's studies highlight the importance of signaling pathways, such as those involving Rho, Rac, and Citron kinase, in maintaining proper cell division and genomic stability.