Profile
Vincent Gallicchio
Biological Sciences
Professor
864-656-2328
Long Hall 122 [Office]
Educational Background
Diploma, Medicine, University of Arad, 1986
PhD, Biology, New York University, 1976
MT, Biomedical Laboratory Science, Yale University Hospital, 1971
MS, Vertebrate Physiology, Southern Ct St Univ, 1972
Profile/About Me
Dr. Vincent S. Gallicchio has 47 years-experience in academic medicine and research covering experimental hematology, immunology, and developmental therapeutics for human diseases such as AIDS and cancer. He has earned national and international recognition for his efforts. In a first-time study reporting on academic scholarly productivity in the Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science, Dr. Gallicchio was rated the number one academic biomedical laboratory science researcher in the United States. His passion for research, a high value placed on excellence, a strong reputation as an esteemed collaborator, and a tenacious desire to see a better therapies for human diseases brought to market speak to his overall character.
Over the years his direction leading a research team produced more than 250 peer-reviewed publications, 36 book chapters, several textbooks, countless number of invited presentations nationally and internationally, and fourteen United States and one international patents. Many of his students are active researchers at many national and international institutions around the world, in addition to those that are active dentists, physicians, and other allied health professionals. Dr. Gallicchio has secured in excess of $23 million dollars in research funding from various public and private funding agencies including several foundations and many pharmaceutical companies. As a board certified medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Gallicchio serves as a Clinical Laboratory Director. He holds clinical laboratory directorship certification from the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC). He has served as a consultant to many national and international agencies and companies related to various aspects of health promotion and safety.
Gallicchio earned his Ph.D. in Experimental Hematology at New York University Medical Center and completed fellowships in hematology (Sloan Kettering Institute for Cancer Research and University of Connecticut Health Center). He was awarded a diploma in internal medicine from “Vasile Goldis” University of Arad Medical School (Romania). He has served as President of Alpha Eta Honor Society, the International Society for Lithium Research, the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science, and currently serves as Vice President of the Educational and Research Centers in Trace Elements operated under the auspice of UNESCO. He is a Fellow of the Association of Clinical Scientists (ACA), the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP), and the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA). In 2003, at the 200th anniversary RSA celebration, because of his long-standing accomplishments educating English biomedical laboratory science students, Dr. Gallicchio was recognized by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Research Interests
Stem cell biology, Alternative non-psychiatric medical applications of lithum, Preclinical drug pharmacology for AIDS and cancer
Courses Taught
BIOL 2300 Emergency Medical Responder, 3 credit hours, every semester (instructor of record)
BIOL 4670 Principles of Hematology, 3 credit hours, taught three times per academic year (Fall, Spring & Summer)
BIOL 4830/6830 Stem Cell Biology, 3 credit hours, every Spring semester
BIOL 4890/4891 Clinical Applications & Medical Practice (001) Fall & Spring semesters (pre-medical students)
BIOL 4890/4891 Clinical Applications & Medical Practice (002) Spring semester (pre-dental students)
BIOL 4880 Study Abroad Opportunity - Dental Mission to Panama and every Summer
BIOL 4880 Study Abroad Opportunity - Medical Mission to Costa Rica every Summer
BIOL 4880 Study Abroad Opportunity - Medical Mission in Pre-Rehabilitation Science every Summer
BIOL 4880 Virtual Health Mission Program - offered every Summer
BIOL 4910 Undergraduate Research - Every Fall & Spring semester
BIOL H 4910 Undergraduate Research, hours to be arranged, taught twice per academic year
BIOL 4930 Special Topics in Biology, 2 credit hours, taught twice per academic year
MICRO 4910 Undergraduate Research, hours to be arranged, taught twice per academic year
MICRO H 4910 Undergraduate Research, hours to be arranged, taught twice per academic year
MICRO 4930 Special Topics in Biology, 2 credit hours, taught twice per academic year
Selected Publications
Bates K & Gallicchio VS. “Dental Stem Cells: Applications for Regenerative Medicine & Stem cell Banking” in: “Novel Perspectives of Stem Cell Manufacturing and Therapies” 2021, InTech Europe (London, UK & Rijeka, Croatia) (In Press) Dental Stem Cell Banking and Applications of Dental Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.95407
Harper J & Gallicchio VS. “Role of Heavy Metals in the Incidence of Cancer” in: “Heavy Metals – Environmental Impacts and Mitigation” 2021, InTech Europe (London, UK & Rijeka, Croatia) (In Press)
Warlick IV HG, DeSouza GN, Wander ML, Gallicchio VS. The Impact of Undergraduate Coursework in Student Success at South Carolina Medical Institutions. UK: Current Research in Science & Technology, Volume 3, Chapter 4, pp. 42-48, 2019 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/crst/v3, Print ISBN: 9789389562521, eBook ISBN: 9789389562538
Carver, A & Gallicchio, VS. “Heavy Metals and Cancer” In: “Cancer Causing Substances” edited by F. Atroshi & Tuomas Westernmarck, InTech Europe, Chapter 1, pp. 1-18, 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.7038
Petrucci T & Gallicchio VS. The use of human stem cells to promote tissue healing in skin burn wound injuries. Journal of Stem Cell Research
Vlassis I & Gallicchio VS. Alzheimer’s disease: neural stem cell therapy using 3x-Tg mice. Journal of Stem Cell Research
Jordahl K & Gallicchio VS. Application of mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of traumatic brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases. Journal of Stem Cell Research
Billings B & Gallicchio VS. Immunomodulatory effects of mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow, adipose tissue and umbilical cord tissue in rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Stem Cell Research 2020, 2(1)-13.
Andrews K & Gallicchio VS. The effects of stem cells plus lithium on the recovery of spinal cord injury. Journal of Stem Cell Research 2020, 2(1)-12.
Hannegan A Gallicchio VS. The effects of stem cells in epilepsy. Journal of Stem Cell Research 2020, 2(1)-14.
Anderson N & Gallicchio VS. The generation of blastocysts from induced pluripotent stem cells taken from northern white rhino skin cells, Journal of Stem Cell Research, 2020, 1(2)-11.
Makola RT, Vusi G, Mbazima M, Matlou P, Mokgotho P, Gallicchio VS, and Matsebatlela, TM. The effect of lithium chloride on induced oxidative stress and inflammation in activated macrophages. Int J Inflammation, vol. 2020, article 8340195, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8340195
Bates K & Gallicchio VS. Dental stem cell banking and applications of dental stem cells for regenerative medicine: A literature review. Journal of Stem Cell Research (In Press)
DeForest E & Gallicchio VS. The effect of stem cell therapy in autism spectrum disorder. Journal
of Medical-Clinical Research & Reviews 2020 https://maplespub.com/webroot/files/The-Effect-of-Stem-Cell-Therapy-in-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder_1600358225.pdf
Lawrence H & Gallicchio VS. The effects of stem cell treatment in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Journal of Stem Cell Research 1(2):1-13, 2020
Yarbrough L & Gallicchio VS. The effect of stem cells on recovery after stroke. Stem Cell Research 1(2):1-17, 2020
Ioos D & Gallicchio VS. Implications of Covid-19 on Healthcare, Medical Education, and Pre-Medical Educational Experiences. Journal of Public Health & Epidemiology 12(3):188-192, 2020
Makola RT, Mbazima VG, Mokgotho MP, Gallicchio VS, Matsebatlela M. The Effect of Lithium on Inflammation-Associated Genes in Lipopolysaccahride-activated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Int J Inflammation vol.2020, article https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8340195
Warlick H, DeSouza G, and Gallicchio, VS. Restoration of GABAA Receptor Function after Benzodiazepine Use: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Stem Cell Research 1(2):1-19, 2020
Baker R & Gallicchio VS. How United States Health Care Can Learn from Costa Rica: A Literature Review Journal of Public Health & Epidemiology 12(1):106-113, 2020
Jordan E & Gallicchio VS. Stem Cell Therapy as a Treatment Method for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Stem Cells Regen Med. 4(1):1-10, 2020
Malchiodi A & Gallicchio VS. Mesenchymal stem cell therapies for bone after damage from osteosarcomas. Journal of Medical-Clinical Research & Reviews 4(1):1-6, 2020
Selected Talks
May 2021, Invited Speaker – webnar “Progress and Prospects in Biology”, youtube.com; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI7sSNI6oUxW9zfGCCQjBTQ
March 2020, Invited Speaker, Conference “2nd International Conference on Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Orlando, FL, March 18-19, 2020 (cancelled due to pandemic)
November 2018, Invited Speaker, Conference “Annual Congress on Cell Science, Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine” Atlanta, USA, November 8-9, 2018.
September 2018 Symposium on the Advances of Stem Cell Use in Clinical Medicine, 38th Congress of the International Society of Biomedical Laboratory Science, September 22-26, Florence, Italy - Chief Organizer & Symposium Moderator
“Regenerative Medicine: Use of Stem Cells as Therapeutic Options to Treat Degenerative Conditions Medicated by Inflammation and Aging”
March 2018 Invited Speaker, Conference “Cell & Stem Cell Research” March 26-28, 2018, New York, NY
October 2017, Invited Speaker, Conference “Annual Congress on Cell Science, Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine” Atlanta, USA, November 29-30, 2017.
October 2017, Organizing Committee Member, Conference “Annual Congress on Cell Science, Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine” Atlanta, USA, November 29-30, 2017.
March 2017, Invited Speaker, Conference “Cell & Stem Cell Research” March 20-22, 2017, Orlando, FL
October 2016 Keynote Speaker, Opening Ceremony, 4th (B) International Conference on Personalized Medicine, Valencia, Spain “Personalized Medicine - State of Health Care for the Future”
Memberships
ISL-Clemson Club, Faculty Advisor
American Medical Student Association, Clemson Chapter, Faculty Advisor
Pre-Dental Club, Faculty Advisor
Alpha Epsilon Delta (National Honor Society for Health Professions)
Alpha Eta (National Honor Society for Health Professions (former President)
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for Cancer Research
American Society for Clinical Chemistry
American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science
American Society of Clinical Pathology
American Society of Hematology
American Society for Medical Technology
Council for International Scholars
International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Diseases
International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (former President-Elect, President & Past President (6 years)
International Society for Antiviral Research
International Society of Differentiation
International Society for Experimental Hematology
International Society of Hematology
International Society of Immunopharmacology
International Society for Lithium Research (former President)
Kentucky Academy of Science
National Association of Advisors for Health Professions
National Association for International Education for Colleges and Universities
New York Academy of Science
Radiation Research Society
Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine
Honors and Awards
2021 – Special Issue Editor – Journal of Stem Cell Research (January 2021)
2021 - Appointed Grant Reviewer, Study Section “Physiology, Organismal and Developmental Biology” Panelist Member, 2021 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, DC
2021 – Reappointed, Board Member, AnMed Health, Anderson Free Clinic
2020 - Appointed Grant Reviewer, Study Section “Physiology, Organismal and Developmental Biology” Panelist Member, 2020 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, DC
2020 Appointed, Member of Study Section, NIH/NICHD, Special Review Panel, “Contraceptive Clinical Trials Network (CCTN) Male sites” (NIH-NICHD-CDP-2020-2), May 2020
2020 Reappointment, External Examiner, Academic degree program in hematology, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, UTECH, Kingston, Jamaica
2021 – Special Issue Editor – Journal of Stem Cell Research (January 2021)
2021 - Appointed Grant Reviewer, Study Section “Physiology, Organismal and Developmental Biology” Panelist Member, 2021 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, DC
2021 – Reappointed, Board Member, AnMed Health, Anderson Free Clinic
2020 - Appointed Grant Reviewer, Study Section “Physiology, Organismal and Developmental Biology” Panelist Member, 2020 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, DC
2020 Appointed, Member of Study Section, NIH/NICHD, Special Review Panel, “Contraceptive Clinical Trials Network (CCTN) Male sites” (NIH-NICHD-CDP-2020-2), May 2020
2020 Reappointment, External Examiner, Academic degree program in hematology, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, UTECH, Kingston, Jamaica
Editorial Board – Journals
“Journal of the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science”, IFBLS, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
“International Journal of Allied Health Education Research and Practice”, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“Journal of Allied Health”, Publisher: University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, Publisher, Chicago, Illinois
“Journal Trace and Microprobe Techniques”, Publisher: Marcel Dekker, New York, New York
“Lithium”, Churchill Livingston Publishers, Edinburgh, Scotland
“Trace Metals and Electrolytes”, Publisher: Dustri-Verlag Dr. Karl Feistle, Munich, Germany
Manuscript Reviewer – Journals
2020
Advanced Biology
African Journal of Environmental Science & Technology
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
Journal of Drug Delivery Science & Technology
Journal of Economics & International Finance
2021 - National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, D.C., USA, GRFP Program
2020 - National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, D.C., USA, GRFP Program
2019 - National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, D.C., USA, GRFP Program
2017 - National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, D.C., USA, GRFP Program
2016 - National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, D.C., USA, GRFP Program
2015 - National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, D.C., USA, GRFP Program
2014 - National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, D.C., USA, GRFP Program
2013 - French National Academy of Sciences, Paris, France
Outreach
Member, AnMed Health, Anderson Free Clinic Board
Links
Best Medicine in Costa Rica
Video Link of Global Health Mission Program
