ELETTRA BARBERIS

Elettra Barberis is a Researcher at the University of Eastern Piedmont Amedeo Avogadro's Department of Science and Technological Innovation. Her work bridges proteomics, metabolomics, and biomedical applications, with a focus on cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and cultural heritage analysis. She leads or collaborates on projects like INSIGHT (chemical/materials innovation), SCENARIOS (pollution control for novel chemicals), and DIAGNO-VAP (precision diagnosis for ventilator-associated pneumonia).

Her research interests span biomarker discovery, disease mechanisms, and non-invasive diagnostic methods. Key areas include microbiota-metabolome interactions in colorectal cancer, lipidomic profiling in Parkinson's disease, and proteomic analysis of extracellular vesicles for early cancer detection. She also applies omics techniques to food science, art conservation, and environmental health.

Recent projects emphasize translational applications, such as developing diagnostic kits for pneumonia (DIAGNO-VAP) and assessing health impacts of emerging pollutants (SCENARIOS). Her interdisciplinary approach integrates omics data with AI and advanced imaging for precision medicine and heritage preservation.

• Grants/Projects:
  • INSIGHT (EU-funded, 2024–2027): Advances in chemical/materials innovation
  • SCENARIOS (EU-funded, 2021–2025): Pollution control for polyfluoroalkyl substances
  • DIAGNO-VAP (Italian funding, 2023–2025): Pneumonia diagnosis tool
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates across biomedical, environmental, and cultural heritage research groups, leveraging proteomic/metabolomic platforms for multi-disciplinary studies.