Carmela Giachino holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, a Master's degree in Biomolecular Chemistry, and a PhD in Biotechnology, with a focus on neuroscience. During her doctoral research, she explored the intersection of aging and inflammation in the pathogenesis of LRRK2-mediated Parkinson's disease (PD).

In March 2023, Carmela joined the "Mechanisms and Therapy of Genetic Brain Disorders" lab as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Her current research investigates the role of primary cilia in human iPSC-derived tricultures including astrocytes, microglia and dopaminergic neurons. By utilizing single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq), she aims to uncover key transcriptional signatures and gain insights into the mechanisms underlying LRRK2-mediated PD.