Alessandra Fusco

Dr. Alessandra Fusco is a fixed-term Researcher in Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology at Link Campus University, Rome. She holds a Pharmacy degree from the University of Naples 'Federico II' (2004) and a PhD in Environmental Microbiology and Cutaneous Ecosystem from the University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli' (2007). She has been affiliated with the University of Campania since 2004, serving as a teaching assistant and adjunct professor. Her research focuses on intestinal microbiota, pathogenetic mechanisms (biofilm formation, bacterial adhesion/invasion, virulence factors), and innate immunity, with interdisciplinary collaborations in Horizon 2020 and Euronanomed projects. She has published 60+ articles (H-index 21, 1,253 citations), authored 3 book chapters, and contributes to peer-reviewing and editorial boards of journals like MDPI and Frontiers. She is advancing technology transfer with pending patents.

**Education**:

• Bachelor's in Pharmacy (2004) - University of Naples 'Federico II'
• PhD in Environmental Microbiology (2007) - University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli'

**Research Interests**: Combines microbiological studies with clinical applications, emphasizing host-pathogen interactions and translational research. Her work bridges fundamental and applied science through national/international collaborations.

**Awards & Achievements**: Recognized with the 2023 National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor status. Active in editorial roles and peer-review processes.

**Advising & Grants**: No specific student advisement listed, but her work involves collaborative grants and projects. Office hours are post-lecture or by email appointment.

**Labs/Teams**: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams through Horizon 2020 and Euronanomed initiatives, though specific lab names are unspecified.