Maria IORIZZI

Prof. Maria IORIZZI is a Full Professor at the Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise. Her research focuses on phytochemical analysis of natural products, with emphasis on plant-derived compounds' biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. She employs advanced analytical techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, UHPLC-HRMS, and GC-MS for metabolomics and chemical profiling. Her work integrates computational approaches (e.g., in silico screening) to explore drug repurposing and natural product applications in medicine. Key areas include cannabis chemistry, essential oils, and nutraceuticals from Mediterranean plants. Prof. IORIZZI collaborates on projects studying plant metabolite variations, microbial interactions, and traditional herbal medicine efficacy.

Research interests span plant secondary metabolites, metabolomics, and their roles in health. She has extensively studied species like Laurus nobilis, Phaseolus vulgaris, and Juniperus communis, analyzing their phenolic components, essential oils, and bioactive compounds. Her contributions include identifying novel compounds with neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal effects. Methodologically, she bridges traditional phytochemical analysis with modern computational tools for drug discovery.

Publications highlight her focus on cannabinoid neuroprotection, natural product repositioning, and plant metabolite diversity. While awards are not explicitly listed, her prolific output reflects significant contributions to phytochemistry and natural products research in Italy and beyond. She advises on metabolomics-based studies and collaborates with institutions on biodiversity and medicinal plant projects.