The research activity of the Laboratory of Pharmacognosy of the Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences “Rodolfo Paoletti” is mainly aimed at the study of medicinal plants and foods, in which the pharmacological approach is associated with a rigorous chemical investigation, in order to correlate the observed biological effect to one or more chemical entities.

The main research areas are:

  • Anti-inflammatory activity of polyphenols of plant origin
  • Study of products of plant origin for topical use
  • Research of biological activities with an ethnopharmacological approach
  • Chemical characterization, quality and safety of food
  • Celiac disease and gluten-free foods

Advanced Course in Health properties of natural products

The Advanced Course in Health Properties of Natural Products, coordinated by prof. Mario Dell’Agli, in its seventh edition in the academic year 2026-2027, aims to provide professional preparation in the sector of the use and production of medicinal and medicinal plants and products of natural origin for health and therapeutic purposes. The advanced course is ECM accredited for 50 credits.

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Glutensens

Glutensens is defined as “the device that revolutionizes the way we perceive gluten in our food”. Its goal is to allow, in just a few minutes, to determine if a dish contains gluten, restoring “complete control” over the diet for those who need to avoid gluten.

Contacts

Laboratory of Pharmacognosy – Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences “Rodolfo Paoletti”

Via Balzaretti, 9 – 20133 Milano (MI)

cdp.farmacognosia@unimi.it