Sara Morselli

EDUCATION

November 2020 - October 2023
Ph.D. in Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences at the Microbiology Department of Policlinico Sant'Orsola Malpighi, University of Bologna. Project title: "New Insights into the Vaginal Environment During Pregnancy: A Multi-omic Approach."

November 2022 - April 2023
Visiting Ph.D. student at Vrije University (Amsterdam) and GGD Public Center (Amsterdam).

January 2020
Certification as Senior Biologist in Section A from the University of Parma.

October 2017 - October 2019
Master's degree in Health Biology from the University of Bologna. Thesis title: "Characterization of the Viability of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus Using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) under Simulated Gastric and Intestinal Conditions." Grade: 110 cum laude.

October 2014 - October 2017
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Bologna. Thesis title: "LC3 protein as a marker of autophagy." Grade: 108/110.

2009 - 2014
Diploma in Scientific-Technological High School from Morando Morandi Institute in Finale Emilia (MO).

EXPERIENCES AND WORK ACTIVITIES

November 2023 - Present:
Post-doctoral research fellowship titled "Development and validation of (bio)sensors for the identification of Leishmania infantum in biological samples."

November 2020 - October 2023:
Ph.D. in Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences at the Microbiology Department of Policlinico Sant'Orsola Malpighi, University of Bologna. Project Title: "New insights into the vaginal environment during pregnancy: a multi-omic approach.

THESIS

- Co-supervisor for the thesis titled "Screening of a phage display library for anti-Leishmania activity and cytotoxicity" for the Laboratory Technician degree program. Student: Agnese Garofalo.

PUBLISHED WORKS IN NATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

(1) Morselli S., Vitali B., Zuccheri G. Science through Scanning Probe Microscopy 2019, CNR Area della ricerca di Bologna, Bologna, 21-22 November 2019.
(2) Morselli S., Foschi C., Salvo M., Marangoni A. Anti-chlamydial activity of vaginal fluids at different menstrual cycle phases. XLIX National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 26 February-1 March 2022. Abstract P023.
(3) Salvo M., Morselli S., Foschi C., Patuelli G., Zagonari S., Pedna M.F., Sambri V., Marangoni A. Distribution of Gardnerella vaginalis "clades" during pregnancy. XLIX National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 26 February-1 March 2022. Abstract P046.
(4) Foschi C., Severgnini M., Morselli S., Camboni T., Ceccarani C., Laghi L., Zagonari S., Patuelli G., Pedna M.F., Sambri V., Consolandi C., Marangoni A. A deep look at the vaginal environment during pregnancy and puerperium. XLIX National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 26 February-1 March 2022. Abstract P121.
(5) Salvo M., Morselli S., Gaspari V., Cantiani A., Foschi C., Lazzarotto T., Marangoni A. Assessment of Neisseria meningitidis presence in pharyngeal swabs of MSM. XLIX National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 26 February-1 March 2022. Abstract P131.
(6) Tarantelli A., Morselli S., Marangoni A. Awareness of antibiotic resistance issues: a multicampus survey among nursing students at the University of Bologna. XLIX National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 26 February-1 March 2022. Abstract P137.
(7) Morselli S., Foschi C., Djusse M.E., Laghi L., Marangoni A. Correlation between anti-chlamydial activity and the metabolome of vaginal secretions: an in vitro study. 50th National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 24-27 March 2023. Abstract P038.
(8) Marangoni A., Morselli S., Liguori G., Foschi C., Djusse M.E., Lazzarotto T. Fecal microbiota transplantation at Policlinico Sant'Orsola Malpighi in Bologna: preliminary results of bacterial vitality tests in frozen products. 50th National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 24-27 March 2023. Abstract P071.
(9) Fiorentini L., Morselli S., Marangoni A. Survey among university students regarding sexually transmitted infections and the role of nurses in this context. 50th National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 24-27 March 2023. Abstract P077.
(10) Marangoni A., Clougher S.B., Foschi C., Djusse M.E., Morselli S., Severgnini M., Consolandi C., Camboni T., Arpinati M., Bonifazi F., Di Cataldo M., Fontana L., Lazzarotto T., Versura P. Prospective evaluation of ocular surface microbiome in hematological patients. 50th National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 24-27 March 2023. Abstract P157.
(11) Djusse M.E., Morselli S., Foschi C., Gaspari V., Marangoni A. Importance of Torquetenovirus in infectious proctitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae. 50th National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 24-27 March 2023. Abstract P272.
(12) Djusse M.E., Morselli S., Foschi C., Gaspari V., Marangoni A. Torquetenovirus in the vaginal ecosystem: correlation with Chlamydia trachomatis infection and vaginal microbial composition. 50th National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, 24-27 March 2023. Abstract P325.
(13) Morselli S., Foschi C., Djusse M.E., Gaspari V., Rapparini L., Lazzarotto T., Marangoni A. Determinants of antibiotic resistance in the oropharyngeal site in a cohort of MSM: a preliminary study. 51st National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, March 8-11, 2024. Abstract P002.
(14) Djusse M.E., Foschi C., Morselli S., Castellano P., Mazzetti M., Russo P.M., Marangoni A. Correlation between vaginal environment and psychological well-being. 51st National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, March 8-11, 2024. Abstract P045.
(15) Morselli S., Foschi C., Djusse M.E., Laghi L., Severgnini M., Consolandi C., Camboni T., Ceccarani C., Marangoni A. Characterization of the microbiota and metabolome of vaginal secretions with anti-chlamydia activity. 51st National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, March 8-11, 2024. Abstract P046.
(16) Morselli S., Liguori G., Djusse M.E., Cremon C., Marasco G., Stanghellini V., Lazzarotto T., Barbara G., Marangoni A. Fecal microbiota transplantation activity in the triennium 2021-2023 at IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Bologna. 51st National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, March 8-11, 2024. Abstract P047.
(17) Djusse M.E., Morselli S., Foschi C., Gaspari V., Severgnini M., Consolandi C., Camboni T., Ceccarani C., Venturoli S., Lazzarotto T., Marangoni A. 51st National Congress of AMCLI, Rimini, March 8-11, 2024. Abstract P048.

PUBLISHED WORKS IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

1. Morselli S.,Foschi C., Severgnini M., Camboni T., Ceccarani C., Laghi L., Zagonari S., Patuelli G., Pedna M.F., Sambri V., Consolandi C., Marangoni A. A deep look at the vaginal environment during pregnancy and puerperium. Congresso ECCMID, Lisbona, 23-26 Aprile 2022. Poster P1857. Disponibile su libreria ESCMID online.
2. Morselli S., Foschi C., Salvo M., Marangoni A. Anti-chlamydial activity of vaginal fluids in different phases of the menstrual cycle. Congresso ECCMID, Lisbona, 23-26 Aprile 2022. Poster P1885. Disponibile su libreria ESCMID online.
3. Morselli S., Foschi C., Djusse M.E., Laghi L., Marangoni A. Correlation between anti-chlamydial activity and metabolite profile in vaginal secretions. Congresso ECCMID, Copenhagen, 15-18 Aprile 2023. Poster 1037. Disponibile su libreria ESCMID online.
4. Djusse M.E., Morselli S., Foschi C., Gaspari V., Marangoni A. Interplay between sexually transmitted proctitis and Torquetenovirus. Congresso ECCMID, Copenhagen, 15-18 Aprile 2023. Poster 0984. Disponibile su libreria ESCMID online.
5. Djusse M.E., Morselli S., Foschi C., Gaspari V., Marangoni A. Torquetenovirus in vaginal ecosystem: correlation with Chlamydia trachomatis infection and vaginal microbial composition. Congresso ECCMID, Copenhagen, 15-18 Aprile 2023. Poster 0994. Disponibile su libreria ESCMID online.
6. Marangoni A., Clougher S.B., Foschi C., Djusse M.E., Morselli S., Severgnini M., Consolandi C., Camboni T., Arpinati M., Bonifazi F., Di Cataldo M., Fontana L., Lazzarotto T., Versura P. Prospective evaluation of ocular surface microbiome in haematological patients. Congresso ECCMID, Copenhagen, 15-18 Aprile 2023. Poster 0990. Disponibile su libreria ESCMID online.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

• Top 24 Rated Poster Award, ECCMID Congress 2022. Title of the award-winning poster: "A Deep Look at the Vaginal Environment During Pregnancy and Puerperium." Morselli S., Foschi C., Severgnini M., Camboni T., Ceccarani C., Laghi L., Zagonari S., Patuelli G., Pedna M.F., Sambri V., Consolandi C., Marangoni A. ECCMID Congress, Lisbon, April 23-26, 2022. Poster P1857. Available on the ESCMID online library.

• Winner of the "3MT thesis" (3 Minute Thesis competition) at the University of Bologna, 2022 edition.

• Winner of the Marco Polo Scholarship returned to DIMES 2022. Funding for 6 months.

• Award: "Best Poster," AMCLI Congress 2024. Poster Title: Characterization of the microbiota and metabolome of vaginal secretions with anti-chlamydia activity. Authors: S. Morselli, C. Foschi, M.E. Djusse, L. Laghi, M. Severgnini, C. Consolandi, T. Camboni, C. Ceccarani, A. Marangoni.

ACCADEMIC TUTOR EXPERIENCE

• Tutor for the course "Cytology and Histology," Biological Sciences, Channel A-L 2023-2024, Prof. Lorenzo Alibardi.
  

Updated on April 17, 2024