FFC Ricerca’s Scientific Committee (SC) welcomed Dr. Michael Pusch, Research Director at the CNR Biophysics Institute in Genoa and an expert in the field of molecular mechanisms regulating ion transport through channel proteins, in particular those for chloride, and of physiological mechanisms regulating transepithelial transport.

He is taking over from Dr. Oscar Moran, researcher at the CNR Biophysics Institute in Genoa, who joined the SC in 2020 and who has now retired. Thanks to his professionalism and commitment, Moran has made a major contribution in promoting scientific excellence in the CF field and pursuing FFC Ricerca’s mission: A cure for all.
Ever since 2003 Moran has carried out, also with the Foundation’s support, research projects in the field of biophysics (a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena with the methods of physics) with the goal of gaining better knowledge of the molecular structure of the CFTR protein and understanding how its functioning can be modified by medicines.
A heartfelt thanks to him on behalf of the Scientific Committee and FFC Ricerca for the commitment and competence he has shown in his role throughout these years.

Against this backdrop of change, we would also like to welcome Michael Pusch, a trained physicist (University of Göttingen, Germany) with a PhD in biophysics. He worked for 6 years at the Molecular Neurobiology Centre of Hamburg and today he is the head of a research group at the CNR Biophysics Institute in Genoa, whose research focuses on genetic diseases associated with ion channels.
With his experience, he will further enhance the professionalism of the Scientific Committee in its commitment to selecting and promoting high-quality research to find the best cure for all people with CF.

Welcome to the FFC Ricerca group, Dr. Pusch!