Gioia Polidori, Ph.D.

 

 

Associate Professor of Teaching

Education

  • Ph.D. 2008-2012. Stem Cell Biology. University of Aberdeen, UK.
  • MSc. 2007-2008. Medical Molecular Genetics (with Distinction). Experimental project in Cancer Biology. University of Aberdeen, UK.
  • MSc. 2005-2007. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
  • BSc., MSc. 1999-2005. Laurea Magistralis in Molecular Biology (110/110 cum laude). Experimental project in Microbial biotechnology. University Roma Tre, Rome, Italy.

Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor of Teaching, 2021 – present. University of Southern California, California.
  • Assistant Professor of Teaching, 2018- 2021. University of Southern California, California.
  • Lecturer, 2015-2018. University of Southern California, California.
  • Adjunct Faculty 2014-2015. Pasadena City College, California.
  • Postdoctoral Scholar 2012-2014. Stem Cell Biology/Cardiology. UCLA, California.
  • Teaching Assistant 2008-2012. University of Aberdeen, UK.
  • Nutrition Intern 2006-2007. Univeristy Hospital Agostino Gemelli, Rome, Italy

 

Teaching Experience

Lecturer, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (CA).

Graduate Teaching

NURS 500: Bridge Course (Online teaching, 2 units/section) Fa 2016 (2 Sections) Su 2017 (1 section), Fa 2017 (4 sections).

 

Undergraduate Teaching

HBIO 409: Metabolic Diseases (Lecture, 4 units). Fa 2015, Fa 2016, Sp 2017, Fa 2017.

HBIO 405:  Evolutionary Medicine (Lecture, 4 units, 50%). Fa 2016, Fa 2017.

HBIO 401L: Physiology and Biomechanics of Movement (Lecture, 4 units 50%). Sp 2015, Sp 2016, Sp 2017, Sp 2018 (expected).

HBIO 400L: Motor Learning and Control (Lecture, 4 units). Fa 2015, Sp 2017.

HBIO 370: Genetics & Disease (Lecture, 4 units). Sp 2018 (expected).

HBIO 360: Nutrition & Disease (Lecture and Discussions, 4 units). S 2016.

HBIO 350: Nutrition & Homeostasis (Lecture and Discussions, 4 units). Sp 2015, Sp 2016, Sp 2017, Sp 2018 (expected).

HBIO 301 L: Human Anatomy (Lecture and Laboratory, 4 units). Su 2017.

HBIO 203 L: Exercise Prescription (Lecture and Laboratory, 2 units). Sp 2015, Fa 2015, Sp 2016.

 

Adjunct Instructor, Pasadena City College, Pasadena (CA).

Undergraduate Teaching

Biology 011: (Online/traditional hybrid course, lecture). F 2014.

Biology 011: (laboratory). F 2014.

Nutrition 011: (online course). F 2014.

 

Teaching Assistant, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen (UK).

Graduate Teaching

Molecular Biology: (laboratory). 2008-2011.

Undergraduate Teaching

Molecular Biology: (laboratory). 2008-2011.

Cell Biology: (laboratory). 2011-2012.

Biochemistry: (laboratory). 2008-2012.

Microbiology: (laboratory). 2010-2012.

Developmental Biology: (laboratory). 2010-2011.
 

Publications

  • Gioia Petrighi Polidori, Michael A. Lomax and Kevin Docherty. Palmitate enhances the differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells towards white adipocyte lineages. Moll Cell Endocrinol 26(361) 40-50, 2012.
  • Brown I, Arnold B, Petrighi Polidori G, Schofield A. and Hayes S. Role of the poteasome in regulating p27 in docetaxel-resistant breast cancer cells. European Journal of Surgical Oncology 36 (11), 1108, 2009.

Service to the University

  • 2017-2018       Senator, USC Faculty Senate.
  • 2016-2018       Member,Dornsife Trustee Scholarship Selection Committee.
  • 2016-2018       Member, Dornsife Presidential Scholarship Selection Committee.

Service to the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

  • 2017-2018        Co-Chair, Dornsife Research, Policies and Documentation Caucus of the Faculty Council.
  • 2016-2018        Member, Dornsife Faculty Council.
  • 2016-2017        Member, Dornsife Research, Policies and Documentation Caucus of the Faculty Counci
  • 2015-2016        Marshal, Commencement, Biological Sciences.

Service to the Department of Human and Evolutionary Biology

  • 2017-present   Reader, Commencement, Human Biology
  • 2016-present   Member, Human & Evolutionary Biology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
  • 2015-present   Member, Human & Evolutionary Biology Undergraduate Laboratory Committee
  • 2016-2017        Member, Human & Evolutionary Biology RTPC search committee

 

Memberships:

  • ASN, American Society for Nutrition
  • AACU, Association for American COlleges and Universities
  • ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine
  • ISSCR, International Society for Stem Cell Research
  • AHA, American Heart Association
  • SOB, Society of Biology