Juan P. Liuzzi
Associate Professor
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Focus
Zinc and Other Trace Elements, Autophagy
Biography
Dr. Liuzzi’s postdoctoral studies at the University of Florida focused on the characterization of the transmembrane zinc/iron/manganese transporter Slc39a14. Identifying novel roles of zinc and zinc transporters in the regulation of autophagy has been the highlight of Dr. Liuzzi’s research at Florida International University.
Education
- Universidad Central de Venezuela, Ph.D.
- Universidad Simon Bolivar, MS
- Universidad Central de Venezuela, BA