Ridella F

Dr. Ridella F is a researcher at the University of Genoa's School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, with dual expertise in pediatric rheumatology and biopolymer science. Affiliated with the Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization (PRINTO), IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, and University of Milan, Dr. Ridella leads internationally collaborative research bridging clinical medicine and materials engineering.

Research focuses on two primary domains: juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and sustainable biopolymers. In rheumatology, Dr. Ridella develops clinical assessment tools including ultrasound diagnostics and AI-driven remission prediction models. Concurrently leads innovative work on polyhydroxyalkanoates production from agricultural waste and modified carbohydrate materials. This unique dual-discipline approach addresses both clinical challenges in autoimmune diseases and sustainability in biomaterials.

Recent publications demonstrate strong international collaboration patterns through PRINTO, with significant contributions to JIA disease activity scoring systems and biopolymer characterization. The research portfolio shows consistent output in high-impact journals across both medical and materials science domains, indicating successful integration of disparate research fields.

Current projects include:

• Validation of parent/child-reported disease activity measures
• Machine learning applications for treatment response prediction
• Bioprocess optimization for waste-derived biopolymers
• International comparative studies of JIA presentation