Silvia Coco

Silvia Coco is a tenured researcher at the Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, with a degree in Biological Sciences and expertise in pharmacology and neuroscience. Her research investigates innovative therapeutic strategies for challenging neurological conditions. Specifically, she focuses on the potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their extracellular vesicles (EVs) in neurodevelopmental disorders, aiming to restore altered GABA switch mechanisms crucial for normal brain development. Silvia also investigates the neuroprotective and immunomodulatory potential of MSC-EVs in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Actively contributing to the academic community through teaching and mentorship, she disseminates her research and fosters collaborations to advance the understanding and treatment of these debilitating conditions.