Education
Degree in Biological Sciences cum Laude at the University of Bologna, Italy (1990).
PhD in Public Health, University of Bologna
Special training in Advanced Analysis Techniques, University of Bologna
Post-Doc Fellowship in Public Health, University of Bologna
Master in Nutrition and Health Education, University of Bologna
Professional experience
Researcher in academic discipline MED/42 Hygiene and Public Health, in the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Department of Medicine and Public Health, University of Bologna (1999-2012).
Researcher in academic discipline MED/42 Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Education Studies "Giovanni Maria Bertin" (2012-2014).
Associate Professor in academic discipline MED/42 Hygiene and Public Health (since 15th november 2014)
Teaching experience
Since A.Y. 1999-2000 has taught and still teaches subjects relating to the SSD MED/42 in the School of Medicine (First cycle degree/Bachelor and School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine) and in the School of Psychology and Education (First cycle degree/Bachelor, Second cycle degree/Two year Master, Single cycle degree/Combined Bachelor and Master)
Research
She has carried out research mainly in the fields of Hygiene applied to the environment and health education in the school. The principal research areas are: prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms, opportunistic and indicator, in various water habitats and in food matrices; epidemiological surveillance of infectious diseases; epidemiological surveys on the effects of life styles on health; health education in the primary school.
Has participated in projects financed by the University and by other interested bodies.