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Personal profile
Dr. Taraballi earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences and her M.S. in Biochemistry at University of Milan – Bicocca, Italy. After another M.S. in Structural Biochemistry, she earned her Ph.D. in Nanostructures and Nanotechnologies from a joint program of the Materials Science Department of University of Milan, Bicocca with the Lawrence National Berkeley Laboratory.
Dr. Taraballi is currently an Assistant Professor and serves as Director of the Center for Musculoskeletal Regeneration at Houston Methodist Research Institute affiliated to the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital. At the same time, Dr. Taraballi is also affiliated faculty to the Center for RNA therapeutics, the Department of Nanomedicine and the Neal Cancer Center of Houston Methodist Academic Institute.
Dr. Taraballi’s research is focused on the development of smart biomaterials, both injectable and implantable, to target the immune system toward tissue restoration. Dr. Taraballi’s contributions to the field of nanomedicine are truly extraordinary. Her research paved the way for novel drug delivery platforms capable of precise targeting, enhancing drug efficacy while minimizing side effects. Her innovative work has shown great promise in treating various diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, and orthopedic conditions. Throughout her career, Dr. Taraballi has been a strong advocate for education and mentorship. She actively participates in mentoring young scientists and students, inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in STEM fields. Her dedication to fostering scientific curiosity has left a lasting impact on many aspiring researchers. Dr. Taraballi’s success can be attributed not only to her resources but also to her unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her belief in the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and her willingness to embrace challenges have propelled her forward in her journey of scientific exploration and innovation.
Research interests
- mRNA therapeutics for orthopedic applications
- mRNA vaccine development and validation in small and large animal models.
- Translational bioaterials fabrication and functionalization to tune the immune system towards tissue homeostasis for reconstructive surgery
- cGMP fabrication of devices and regulatory studies for validation
- Development of smart nano-biomaterials to tune the immune system
- Enhancing immunemodulatories capabilities of mesenchymal stem cells from different sources for surgical adjiuvant. (Clinical trials)
- Evaluation of local delivery of antibiotics to fight surgical-related infections (Clinial trials)
Research Area Keywords
- Nanomedicine
- Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
- Infectious Disease & Pathology
- Immunobiology & Inflammation
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Intraosseous vs. Intravenous Vancomycin Administration in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Changing the Paradigm
McCulloch, P., Park, K. & Taraballi, F.
6/21/23 → …
Project: Clinical Trial
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Intraosseous Vancomycin in Tourniquetless Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Brown, T. S., Incavo, S. J., Park, K. & Taraballi, F.
1/11/23 → …
Project: Clinical Trial
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Assessment of Breast Cancer Mechanopathology Markers Using Ultrasound
8/15/19 → 8/14/24
Project: Federal Funding Agencies
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A GMP/GLP investigation of degradable polymeric shells for traumatic osteoregeneration
Taraballi, F., Ihrig, M. & Weiner, B. K.
9/30/15 → 9/29/24
Project: Federal Funding Agencies
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CXCL9 as an immune anti-melanoma therapy in combination with BRAF inhibition
1/1/21 → 12/31/22
Project: Non Profit
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Electrospun Chitosan-Based Nanofibrous Coating for the Local and Sustained Release of Vancomycin
Serpelloni, S., Williams, M. E., Caserta, S., Sharma, S., Rahimi, M. & Taraballi, F., Mar 12 2024, In: ACS Omega. 9, 10, p. 11701-11717 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Harnessing RNA Technology to Advance Therapeutic Vaccine Antigens against Chagas Disease
Mancino, C., Pollet, J., Zinger, A., Jones, K. M., Villar, M. J., Leao, A. C., Adhikari, R., Versteeg, L., Tyagi Kundu, R., Strych, U., Giordano, F., Hotez, P. J., Bottazzi, M. E., Taraballi, F. & Poveda, C., Apr 3 2024, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 16, 13, p. 15832-15846 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Intramuscular but not nebulized administration of a mRNA vaccine against Rhodococcus equi stimulated humoral immune responses in neonatal foals
Legere, R. M., Poveda, C., Ott, J. A., Bray, J. M., Villafone, E. G., Silveira, B. P. D., Kahn, S. K., Martin, C. L., Mancino, C., Taraballi, F., Criscitiello, M. F., Berghman, L., Bordin, A. I., Pollet, J. & Cohen, N. D., Feb 2024, In: American Journal of Veterinary Research. 85, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Intraosseous Versus Intravenous Vancomycin in Tourniquetless Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Trial
Wininger, A. E., Gurusamy, P., Sullivan, T. C., Serpelloni, S., Taraballi, F., Park, K. J. & Brown, T. S., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Arthroplasty.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Metal–Organic Framework as a New Type of Magnetothermally-Triggered On-Demand Release Carrier
Ge, X., Mohapatra, J., Silva, E., He, G., Gong, L., Lyu, T., Madhogaria, R. P., Zhao, X., Cheng, Y., Al-Enizi, A. M., Nafady, A., Tian, J., Liu, J. P., Phan, M. H., Taraballi, F., Pettigrew, R. I. & Ma, S., Mar 22 2024, In: Small. 20, 12, 2306940.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Presentation Award
Taraballi, Francesca (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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EnMed Mentorship award
Taraballi, Francesca (Recipient), Aug 12 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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ON-ICRS Research Fellowship 2018
Taraballi, Francesca (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively