Project description
New strategies for the treatment of fibrosis-related conditions
When organs are damaged, they often form scar tissue that can affect how they function. Scientists know that various factors like fibroblast diversity, signalling pathways, and environmental factors – play a role in this process. However, many aspects remain unclear. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the REGENER-OMIX project will take a closer look at how different types of cells, especially those reacting to microbial signals, interact with the bacteria present in wounds. It will focus on regenerating oral tissue and skin that tends to scar, helping to explain why some wounds heal properly while others become fibrotic. This research could lead to improved treatments for conditions caused by excessive scarring.
Objective
Upon injury or disease, most human organs yield fibrotic tissue resulting in permanent scars and the failure of tissue function, compromising the health span and lifespan of affected individuals. Organ fibrosis is influenced by a myriad of factors, including fibroblast heterogeneity, the activated signal transduction pathways and environmental cues. Fibroblasts hold a central role in fibrosis, yet a nuanced understanding of their heterogeneity driving regenerative versus fibrotic healing remains elusive. Recently, it was shown that the microbiome regulates inflammation and extracellular matrix remodeling. However, the microbiota function in tissue regeneration and fibrosis is poorly characterized. Integrating microbiome insights into anti-fibrotic approaches is an uncharted territory.
REGENER-OMIX aims at investigating: 1. fibroblast heterogeneity and, specifically, the microbial components-recognizing fibroblasts, and the wound microbiome in the regenerative oral mucosa and pro-fibrotic skin; 2. the fibroblasts-microbiome crosstalk through spatial analysis; 3. the role of the microbiome in the healing outcome toward regeneration or fibrosis.
To address these objectives, I will leverage advanced transgenic models, cutting-edge single nucleus RNA-seq, multi-omics and spatial biology techniques through a novel and interdisciplinary approach. The project (36 months) will unravel the interactions between fibroblasts and microbiome, and their functional role in regeneration and fibrosis. This study will offer new avenues to manipulate the healing process and antagonize fibrosis-associated pathologies.
I will combine the strengths of a USA-based research group, world-leading expert in wound healing and fibrosis, with the expertise of a world-renowned Europe-based laboratory, who pioneered host-microbiome research. This sets the stage for a unique environment for my postdoctoral training, knowledge exchange and new research lines to be explored.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-GF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships
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69120 Heidelberg
Germany
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