@UC Berkeley
The Team
What We Stand For
Our lab values ethical integrity, collaboration, open communication, respect, and diversity. We love to talk about science and celebrate everybody successes, big and small.
Alessandra Ferrari
Principal Investigator
I have always been fascinated by lipid biochemistry and metabolism. I earned my Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Università degli Studi di Milano, where my doctoral research focused on the epigenetic regulation of adipose tissue metabolism. For my postdoctoral training, I moved to Los Angeles to join Dr. Peter Tontonoz's laboratory at UCLA. My time in Dr. Tontonoz's lab ignited my passion for lipid trafficking in physiology and the pathophysiology of lipid-related diseases.
Outside the lab, I enjoy running, hiking, spending time with my family, visiting museums and art exhibitions, and exploring new restaurants.
Jinse Kim
Incoming Postdoc
My research interest is in metabolism and physiology. I earned my Ph.D. in Comparative biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. During my PhD, I worked on uncovering the function of a nuclear receptor, PPARalpha, in regulating liver proteostasis. I am now genuinely interested in understanding the detailed mechanisms of cholesterol metabolism, particularly how it is finely balanced from absorption to excretion. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing and watching soccer, hiking, and spending time with my lovely family.
Francesca Fantini
Visiting Student
After graduating in Pharmacy, I am now a PhD student in Pharmacological Biomolecular Sciences, Experimental and Clinical at the University of Milan.
My research focuses on the link between mitochondrial lipid and lipoprotein metabolism in the liver, particularly in hepatocytes and Kupffer cells, with the aim of identifying relevant targets for the treatment of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular diseases.
I joined the lab to further investigate the intricate interplay between mitochondrial dynamics and cholesterol trafficking.
Outside the lab, I am a competitive fencer, and I enjoy cycling around the city and hiking.
Open Positions
We're looking for people to join our team!
We are building the Ferrari Lab and multiple positions are available. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Post-doctoral fellows with expertise in mouse physiology, lipid metabolism, cell biology, organelle biology are encouraged to apply.
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We welcome graduate students who are enrolled in one of the UC Berkeley graduate programs.
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The Ferrari Lab welcomes eager undergraduates to explore lipid metabolism and physiology.
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