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Stefania Vernazza serves as a Researcher at the Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES) at the University of Genoa, Italy. She teaches General Pathology and Immunology courses for undergraduate Nursing and Biological Sciences programs during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years.
Her research centers on toxicological mechanisms of mineral fibers, nanomedicine applications for cancer therapy, and advanced tissue engineering models. Key focus areas include cytogenotoxicity assessment of asbestiform minerals, development of nanovesicle-based treatments for multidrug-resistant neuroblastoma, and engineered in vitro systems mimicking human alveolar barriers. She also pioneers hydrogel technologies for three-dimensional cell culture platforms, bridging environmental health and biomedical innovation.
Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal consistent investigation into mineral fiber toxicity pathways (erionite, chrysotile), nanoparticle-mediated cancer cell targeting, and physiological barrier modeling. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration across toxicology, nanomedicine, and regenerative engineering, with particular emphasis on reducing animal testing through sophisticated in vitro systems.
