Veronica Vella

Veronica Vella is an Associate Professor of Endocrinology at Kore University of Enna (School of Human and Social Sciences). Her career spans clinical, academic, and research roles in endocrine oncology, with affiliations to institutions like University of Catania and Garibaldi Hospital in Catania, Italy.

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery (1996), University of Catania
• Specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (2001), University of Catania
• PhD in Endocrinological Sciences (2008), University of Catania

Vella’s research focuses on oncogenesis mechanisms in endocrine tumors, particularly:

• Role of p53 family proteins (p53, p63, p73) in thyroid cancer progression
• Insulin-like growth factors (IGF-1, IGF-2) and their receptors in endocrine-related tumors
• DDR1 collagen receptor interactions in tumor cell-extracellular matrix dynamics
• Implications of insulin resistance conditions (obesity, diabetes) in IGF system activation

Her work has been recognized through competitive grants and awards, including:

• AIRC Fellowship (2001-2004)
• AICF Fellowship (2007-2008)
• Salvatore Prize (2005) for young endocrinology researchers
• Multiple poster prizes at Italian Society of Endocrinology congresses
• National Scientific Qualifications in Endocrinology (06/D2), Applied Biology (05/F1), and other sectors (2018)

Vella has served as:

• Associate Editor for Frontiers in Cancer Endocrinology (2014-)
• Associate Editor for BMC Cancer (2017-)
• Peer reviewer for journals like PlosOne and Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology (2009-)