1- ETHICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND REPRODUCIBILITY DIMENSIONS OF ANIMAL-BASED RESEARCH
2- THE CONTRIBUTION OF BIOBANKING TO RESEARCH QUALITY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
3- QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGER EDUCATION
4- OPEN SCIENCE
1- ETHICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND REPRODUCIBILITY DIMENSIONS OF ANIMAL-BASED RESEARCH
The ethical, biological, and reproducibility dimensions of animal-based research refer to the practical frameworks and operational practices that guide the design, conduct, and evaluation of studies involving animal models. Ethically, they involve the implementation of welfare-oriented protocols, regulatory compliance, and the systematic application of the 3Rs principles throughout the research lifecycle. Biologically, they require the careful selection and characterization of animal models, control of environmental and physiological variables, and critical assessment of model validity in relation to research objectives. From a reproducibility perspective, these dimensions emphasize standardized procedures, rigorous experimental design, transparent reporting, and data traceability, all of which are essential to ensure the reliability, comparability, and translational value of research outcomes.
2- THE CONTRIBUTION OF BIOBANKING TO RESEARCH QUALITY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
Expertise in the contribution of biobanking to research quality and the development of personalized medicine encompasses the implementation and oversight of quality management systems that ensure the integrity, reliability, and clinical relevance of biological samples and associated data. This role involves aligning biobanking operations with international standards, particularly ISO 20387, to guarantee competence, traceability, and harmonization across the entire biobanking lifecycle. Through the application of standardized procedures, risk-based quality controls, and continuous improvement practices, this expertise supports robust translational research, facilitates biomarker validation and patient stratification, and ultimately enhances the impact of personalized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Since 2024 I'm the Quality Manager Lead of Italian National Node of European Research Infrastructure for Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources (BBMRI-ERIC).
3- QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGER EDUCATION
Expertise in quality assurance in higher education refers to the knowledge and practical competence required to design, implement, and evaluate quality systems that ensure the effectiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement of academic institutions and study programs. In the Italian and European context, my personal expertise includes alignment with the evaluation and accreditation frameworks of ANVUR (Agenzia Nazionale di Valutazione del Sistema Universitario e della Ricerca) and EAEVE (European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education). It involves the application of structured self-assessment, performance indicators, and external peer-review processes to support institutional accreditation, program quality enhancement, and compliance with European and international standards for higher education and professional training.
Since 2009 I'm part of the team of experts selected by EAEVE to evaluate Quality Assurance in Veterinary Medicine Establishments in Europe and by ANVUR to apply the AVA system (Autovalutazione Valutazione Accreditamento) for Italian Universities.
4- OPEN SCIENCE
In line with the principles of Horizon Europe and the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), open science operationally supports ethical, biological, and reproducibility standards in animal-based research, enhances the quality, interoperability, and reuse of biobanking resources, and reinforces quality assurance systems in higher education by promoting open access to data, protocols, and evaluation processes, thereby enabling FAIR data practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement across European research and academic ecosystems.
Since 2021 I'm UNIBO representative in EOSC-Association
