Antonio Giordano
Antonio Giordano
Antonio Giordano (pronunciation: An-to-nio Jor-da-no) is a renowned oncologist and geneticist known for his significant contributions to the field of cancer research and genetics.
Etymology
The name Antonio is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. Giordano is an Italian surname, originating from the personal name Jordan, derived from the river of Jordan in the Middle East.
Career
Antonio Giordano started his career as a medical researcher, focusing on the study of cell cycle regulation and its implications in cancer development. His work has led to the discovery of several tumor suppressor genes, which play a crucial role in preventing cancer. He is also the founder of the Sbarro Health Research Organization, a non-profit international research institute for cancer, cardiovascular, and diabetes research.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Tumor suppressor gene: A gene that regulates a cell during cell division and replication. When this gene mutates to cause a loss or reduction in its function, the cell can progress to cancer.
- Cell cycle: The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.
- Cancer: A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Antonio Giordano
- Wikipedia's article - Antonio Giordano
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