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ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0003-0976-2522

Mohammad El Khatib is Associate Professor of Veterinary Physiology (MVET-01/B; ex SSD VET/02) at “Link Campus University”, Rome. His scientific work focuses on the morpho-functional study of the musculoskeletal system, with a particular emphasis on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate homeostasis, adaptation, and tissue regeneration.

His research focuses on stem cell biology, particularly amniotic-derived stem cells, examining their differentiation potential, immunomodulatory properties, and role in regulating the tissue microenvironment. In this context, he investigates how biomechanical, biochemical, and structural signals influence cellular fate, gene expression, and physiological adaptation processes. Furthermore, his research involves the development of three-dimensional in vitro models that replicate the physiological and pathological microenvironment of tissues, which are used as experimental platforms to study the interactions between stem cells, immune cells, and stromal compartments. Said systems enable the investigation of intercellular communication mechanisms (crosstalk), mechanotransduction dynamics, and the regulatory processes underlying regeneration. Concurrently, he conducts in vivo and ex vivo studies on animal models of veterinary interest, including large mammal models, to analyze tissue repair and remodeling processes. The integration of morphological, molecular, and functional analyses allows for the correlation of structural changes with the biological and physiological outcomes of regeneration. His work also includes the study of paracrine communication and the role of the cellular secretome in modulating the inflammatory response and regenerative processes, with a particular focus on interactions between the immune system and musculoskeletal tissues.

He authored several scientific publications in peer-reviewed international journals and participates in national and international research projects. His scientific work has been recognized with awards and honors, including recognition for his presentations among the best oral presentations at international scientific conferences in the fields of regenerative medicine and tissue bioengineering.

He teaches and supervises students in the fields of biotechnology, biomedicine, and veterinary science, contributing to the training of students and young researchers.

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