Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Building 18, 1st Floor, and Cornea and Ocular Surface Analysis Laboratory – Translational Research, Building 1, Floor -1. IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Via Massarenti 9, 40141 Bologna, Italy.
Education
01/04/2026: Specialization in Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry, University of Pavia, Italy
2024: Order of Biologists of Emilia-Romagna and Marche
12/05/2015: PhD in Surgical Sciences – Research Methodologies in Vascular Diseases, University of Bologna, Italy
2011: Qualification for the Profession of Biologist, University of Bologna, Italy
28/10/2010: MSc in Health Biology, University of Bologna, Italy
21/10/2008: BSc in Biological Sciences (Biomedical Curriculum), University of Bologna, Italy
Research activity
Research activity documented by 38 peer-reviewed scientific publications in international journals and participation in national and international conferences.
2 September 2020 – Present: University Technician (Category D), Technical, Scientific and Data Processing Area. Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Building 18, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna.
Supervisor: Prof. Gianandrea Pasquinelli
1 December 2018 – 1 September 2020: Research Fellow. Project: Development of an In Vitro Cell Model for the Study of Retinal Neuroprotection
Supervisor: Prof. Piera Versura
21 May 2018 – 30 November 2018: Research Collaborator (Co.Co.Co. Contract). Project funded by the CARISBO Foundation: Neuroprotective Treatment with Umbilical Cord Blood in Patients with Glaucoma. Principal Investigator: Prof. Emilio Campos
15 January 2015 – 14 January 2018: Research Fellow. Project: Impact of Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque Calcification on the Pathogenesis of Cerebral Ischemic Symptoms. Supervisor: Prof. Gianluca Faggioli
1 September 2014 – 30 November 2014: Recipient of a Marco Polo Mobility Grant as visiting researcher in the laboratory of Prof. Gillian Cockerill at the Cardiovascular Science Research Centre, St George's, University of London, United Kingdom.
1 January 2012 – 31 December 2014: PhD Scholarship Holder in Surgical Sciences (27th Cycle). Supervisor: Prof. Gianandrea Pasquinelli
Teaching Activities
2024–2025: Professional Laboratory 2 for Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques, University of Bologna
2023–2024: Teaching Tutor, Cell Biology Laboratory for Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, University of Bologna
2018–2019: Teaching Tutor, Cellular Biochemistry Laboratory for Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, University of Bologna
Academic Years 2015–2016 and 2016–2017
Subject Expert ("Cultore della Materia") for supplementary teaching activities in Comparative Pathology of Arterial Diseases in MD Degree Programme, University of Bologna (SSD MED/46)
Supervisor and Co-supervisor of undergraduate and postgraduate theses in the following degree programmes at the University of Bologna: MSc in Health Biology, MSc in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, BSc in Biological Sciences, MSc in Medical Biotechnology, Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques.
Italian National Scientific Qualification (ASN)
05/F1 – Applied Biology, valid from 9 July 2026 to 9 July 2038
06/N1 – Health Professions and Applied Medical Technologies, valid from 31 July 2026 to 31 July 2038
Editorial and Peer-Review Activities
Reviewer for the following scientific journals: Stem Cell Research & Therapy, Scientific Reports, Theranostics, MDPI Journals, Frontiers Journals
Associate Editor for Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Research Section
Guest Editor of the Special Issue: Molecular Research in Human Stem Cells International Journal of Molecular Sciences (MDPI)
Awards and Honors
2024: Best Poster Award at the XXVII Annual Congress of the European Society for Eye and Vision Research (EVER), Valencia, Spain (3–5 November 2024), for the poster:"Identification and Quantification of CD3+ and HLA-DR+ Cells in Pellets from Low-Volume Samples of Human Tears Through an Automated Image-Based Cell Counter"
2017: Young Investigator Fellowship, European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Congress, Prague, Czech Republic (23–26 April 2017)
2015: Travel Grant Recipient, National Congress INBB20A Frontiers in Biomedical Research, Rome, Italy (22–23 October 2015)
2014: Marco Polo Mobility Grant Recipient, Cardiovascular Science Research Centre, St George's, University of London, United Kingdom
