University of Southern California (USC)

Dr. Vicinanza is an assistant Professor of Gerontology at University of Southern California - Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Los Angeles teaching several courses for undergraduate and graduate programs, including for the Master of Science degree in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity is a Coordinated Program (CP) in Nutrition and Dietetics (https://online.usc.edu/programs/master-of-science-in-nutrition-healthspan-and-longevity-ms/) and for the Master in Medical Gerontology (https://gero.usc.edu/students/prospective-students/medical-gerontology/)

Dr. Vicinanza's research largely focuses on understanding the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet in the geriatric population and the impact of nutrition for the prevention of age-related diseases. Dr. Vicinanza conducted basic research studies at Cohen's lab (https://gero.usc.edu) investigating the role of the Mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c as an insulin sensitizing, and its potential role in Type 2 Diabetes.

https://gero.usc.edu/faculty/roberto-vicinanza-md-phd/