Alessio Fasano

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Dr. Fasano's career is marked by a series of firsts. He identified the first zonulin protein, a discovery that opened up an entirely new field of gut permeability research. His work has been cited thousands of times, and he has been invited to speak at major medical conferences worldwide. He has also been recognized for his mentorship, training dozens of young scientists who now lead their own labs. His ability to translate complex biology into practical advice for patients has made him a trusted figure in the celiac community. These achievements have earned him a place among the most influential gastroenterologists of his generation.

AwardsDr. Fasano has received numerous awards honoring his contributions to gastroenterology and celiac disease research. He was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation and has received the Distinguished Service Award from the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. His work has been recognized with the Celiac Sprue Association's Distinguished Service Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Celiac Association.

Honours & Distinctions

Elected Member

American Society for Clinical Investigation·2010

Honors physician-scientists who have made major contributions to biomedical research.

Distinguished Service Award

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition·2018

Recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of pediatric gastroenterology.

Lifetime Achievement Award

National Celiac Association·2022

Honors a career dedicated to improving the lives of those with celiac disease.

Records & Feats

First to identify a zonulin protein

Scientific Discovery·2000

In 2000, Fasano's team discovered pre-haptoglobin-2, the first protein in the zonulin family, which regulates intestinal permeability. This was a historic first in gut biology.