Paolo Piazza
PhD
Head of Technology Platforms
I have a deep-rooted passion for understanding the intricate mechanisms that underlie gene regulation, ultimately leading to differential gene expression within and among species.
Since 2009, I have been harnessing my expertise in molecular biology and genetics to explore the vast realm of High Throughput Sequencing applications.
In the evolving landscape of genomics technologies, it is ever more crucial for researchers to have access to local support and expertise for a rapid and successful implementation of emerging applications. To provide this essential support, since May 2023, I have been heading a new team (Technology Platforms) focused on single-cell and spatial omics, as well as targeted proteomics solutions. With a vision of collaborative innovation, we are prepared to train, and run experiment for and with researchers. We also actively seek opportunities to secure funding for equipment and other resources through grants, to reduce costs and expand our capabilities.
The members of Technology Platforms, share a genuine passion for science and technology and possess a broad range of expertise and first-hand experience in all supported technologies.
Recent publications
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Demultiplexing of single-cell RNA-sequencing data using interindividual variation in gene expression
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Nassiri I. et al, (2024), Bioinformatics Advances, 4
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Lineage replacement and evolution captured by 3 years of the United Kingdom Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey
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Lythgoe KA. et al, (2023), Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 290
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Viral burden is associated with age, vaccination, and viral variant in a population-representative study of SARS-CoV-2 that accounts for time-since-infection-related sampling bias
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Fryer HR. et al, (2023), PLOS Pathogens, 19, e1011461 - e1011461
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scQCEA: a framework for annotation and quality control report of single-cell RNA-sequencing data.
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Nassiri I. et al, (2023), BMC genomics, 24
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An enrichment protocol and analysis pipeline for long read sequencing of the hepatitis B virus transcriptome
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Ng E. et al, (2023), Journal of General Virology, 104