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Matteo Bolner is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Bologna's Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, specializing in livestock genomics and metabolomics. He holds a PhD in Agricultural and Food Sciences (defended March 2025) and an International Master in Bioinformatics from the University of Bologna. His research integrates genomic and metabolomic data to improve livestock sustainability, particularly in pig production systems. Key focuses include identifying metabolic pathways influencing production traits, analyzing pig viromes for disease outbreaks, and leveraging big data for One Health applications. His educational background includes a Biological Sciences degree (2018) and a bioinformatics master's (2021). He interned at CINECA's SCAI department, focusing on HPC software containerization. Current affiliations include membership in the Animal and Food Genomics group, where he explores genomic solutions for breed conservation and sustainable production. Research trends in his articles emphasize multi-omics integration to understand pig metabolism, stress responses, and breed-specific adaptations. He also applies genomics to authenticate food products and enhance conservation strategies for endangered livestock breeds like the Mora Romagnola pig. His work bridges animal science, computational biology, and agricultural sustainability. Notable contributions include developing genomic tools for honey bee population analysis and creating a catalog of mitochondrial insertions in pig genomes. Future directions involve advancing metabolomics-based precision livestock farming and applying big data analytics to livestock One Health challenges.

• Livestock Systems
• Animal Breeding
• Genetics
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Luca Sebastiani is a Full Professor in Horticultural Sciences (AGR/03) at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, since 2014. He currently coordinates the PhD Course in AgroBioSciences and has previously served as Director of the Institute of Life Sciences (2016-2021). His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor (2002-2014) and Assistant Professor (1998-2002) at the same institution. PhD in Plant Biology from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (1996) MSc in Agricultural Sciences from University of Pisa (cum laude, 1991) Postdoctoral research in agricultural biotechnology (1996-1998) Research Interests: Focus on plant-environment interactions, particularly abiotic and biotic stress responses in crops. Key areas include: Physiological and molecular responses to climate change stressors Nutraceutical enhancement of food crops Plant germplasm conservation using molecular markers Agriculture 4.0 integrating AI, IoT, and robotics Phytoremediation using poplar and Brassica species Scientific Contributions: His work bridges molecular mechanisms (aquaporin function, heavy metal transport) with ecosystem-level applications (precision irrigation, contaminant phytoremediation). Recent publications emphasize genome sequencing, stress tolerance modeling, and nutraceutical food development. ISHS Medal for SapFlow Workshop organization (2011) Giovanni Spitali Foundation Award for PhD dissertation (1998) Collaborations: Extensive international collaborations with institutions like Beijing Forestry University, Comenius University, and Purdue University. Currently supervises projects in plant phenotyping, omics technologies, and sustainable crop management.

• Plant Physiology
• Molecular Plant Stress Responses
• Nutraceuticals in Plants
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Livio Trusolino is a Professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Turin, affiliated with the Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (IRCCS) in Candiolo. His research focuses on mechanisms of neoplastic transformation, growth factor receptor signaling, and preclinical models of targeted therapies, particularly in colorectal cancer. He leads courses such as 'Targeted Therapies in Colon Cancer' and contributes to the MD-PhD Program in Medicine. His work integrates molecular profiling (proteomics, genomics) with experimental models like patient-derived xenografts to study drug sensitivity and resistance. Key collaborations include projects on KRAS mutations, EGFR blockade, and drug combination therapies. He chairs academic bodies within the Department of Oncology and oversees the Molecular Pharmacology Laboratory. Recent research highlights include identifying biomarkers for therapeutic response and elucidating adaptive mutability in cancers. His contributions bridge basic science and clinical applications, advancing precision oncology strategies for colorectal cancer.

• Oncology
• Molecular Biology
• Targeted Therapies
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Giuseppe Santucci is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering Antonio Ruberti at Sapienza University of Rome. He teaches courses on Fundamentals of Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Visual Analytics. His office is located in Room B218 at Via Ariosto 25, Rome, and his contact email is santucci@diag.uniroma1.it. Dr. Santucci's research focuses on Visual Analytics, Information Visualization, Human-Computer Interaction, and Information Retrieval. His work spans theoretical aspects of visual query languages for semantic models to practical applications in visual analytics for cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies, and deep learning explainability. He has published over 130 articles in international journals and conferences, demonstrating his significant contributions to these fields. His recent publications show a strong trend toward applying visual analytics to increasingly complex domains including cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies, and explainable AI. The work demonstrates an evolution from theoretical foundations of visual query systems to practical applications that help users understand complex data and systems. His research bridges the gap between theoretical computer science and practical user-centered solutions. Dr. Santucci has received notable recognition including: IEEE VizSec 2018 Best Paper Award Human-Computer Interaction Cybersecurity Awards 2018 He actively mentors students through thesis projects focused on information visualization and visual analytics. His PROMISE project provides a framework for students to engage in cutting-edge research in information retrieval and visual analytics. He has supervised work on topics including visual evaluation techniques, visual mappings optimization, and user studies for Infovis systems. Dr. Santucci leads the A.WA.RE (Advanced Visualization & Visual Analytics REsearch) group at Sapienza University. This group conducts research on visual analytics tools for information retrieval evaluation, cybersecurity analysis, and deep learning explainability. Their work includes developing frameworks like CryptoComparator for cryptocurrency analysis and BUCEPHALUS for cybersecurity platform analysis.

• Visual Analytics
• Information Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Lorena REBECCHI is a Full Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Her research focuses on tardigrade biology, particularly their survival mechanisms under extreme conditions such as desiccation, temperature extremes, and radiation. She explores phylogenetic relationships, symbiotic microbiota, and evolutionary adaptations of these organisms. REBECCHI's work integrates morphological, molecular, and physiological approaches, contributing to understanding anhydrobiosis, stress responses, and tardigrade ecology. Key research areas include tardigrade phylogeny (e.g., resolving their position within Panarthropoda), environmental adaptations (e.g., thermal tolerance and acid resistance), and astrobiology applications (e.g., space flight experiments). She has described multiple new species and revised taxonomic classifications within Tardigrada. REBECCHI collaborates internationally, evidenced by conferences like the 2024 IADCI meeting hosted at her institution. Publications emphasize comparative transcriptomics, symbiont evolution, and the structural basis of tardigrade feeding mechanisms. Her lab's work on Antarctic tardigrades highlights climate change impacts and genetic diversity. REBECCHI's research has practical applications in biotechnology (e.g., space food systems) and environmental monitoring.

• Zoology
• Tardigrade Biology
• Anhydrobiosis
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Damiano Piovesan is Associate Professor in Bioinformatics (SSD BIO/10) at the Department of Biomedical Sciences , University of Padua , Italy. Since March 2022 he has held this rank, having previously served as Assistant Professor (2022) and PostDoc researcher (2019) in the same department. Education 2013 – PhD in Biotechnology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Bologna 2009 – MSc in Bioinformatics, University of Bologna 2007 – BSc in Biotechnology, University of Bologna Research Focus Piovesan’s research integrates machine-learning approaches with structural bioinformatics to advance understanding of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) and protein function prediction . He develops widely used resources such as MobiDB for disorder annotation, DisProt for functional curation of disordered regions, and RING for residue interaction networks. Additional interests include tandem repeat proteins , cancer-related IDP targets , and community benchmarking initiatives (CAFA, CAID, CAGI). Publication Trends His 2024–2025 output is dominated by updates to flagship databases ( InterPro , DisProt , MobiDB ), next-generation disorder predictors leveraging deep learning ( PredIDR , MobiDB-lite 4.0 ), and large-scale genomics challenges ( CAGI6 ). Across the decade, recurring themes include methodological advances in disorder prediction, creation of interoperable bioinformatics platforms, and rigorous benchmarking to ensure community-wide reliability. Scientific Awards No specific awards are listed in the provided materials. Advising & Grants No individual students or grant details are explicitly supplied; however, his leadership in multi-institutional consortia (e.g., InterPro, DisProt, CAFA) implies substantial supervisory and funding coordination roles. Labs & Teams Piovesan is affiliated with the BioComputingUP Lab ( https://biocomputingup.it/ ) at the University of Padua, a hub for computational biology and bioinformatics tool development.

• Protein function prediction
• Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs)
• Machine learning in bioinformatics
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Gabriella Casalino is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Department of Computer Science, and a key researcher at CILAB - Computational Intelligence Lab. Her work focuses on Computational Intelligence methods for interpretable data analysis, particularly in eHealth, Data Stream Mining, and eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) within medical and educational domains. She has contributed to innovative approaches in smartphone-based health monitoring, fuzzy logic applications, and remote vital sign detection via photoplethysmography. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science, with advanced training at institutions like Universitat de Girona and Université de Mons. Research Trends : Recent publications highlight applications of evolving granular computing, neuro-fuzzy systems, and explainable AI in hypertension prediction, bipolar disorder monitoring, and educational data analysis. Key subfields include remote health monitoring, medical data streams, and hybrid AI models. Grants : Research funded by AIRC (Italian Cancer Research Foundation), focusing on computational methods for healthcare challenges. Labs & Collaborations : Active in CILAB, collaborating on projects involving mHealth solutions, cardiovascular risk assessment, and intelligent educational systems.

• Computational Intelligence
• eHealth
• Data Stream Mining
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Fabrizio Mafessoni is a Fixed-Term Researcher in the Department of Life Sciences (DSV) at the University of Trieste. He is actively involved in the SAVEMAR project, which focuses on marine resource valorization under the PNRR National Biodiversity Future Center. Mafessoni serves as a member of the Boards of Studies for the degree programs Science and Technology for Environment and Nature (SM40) , Biological Sciences and Technologies (SM51) , and Functional Genomics (SM53A) . His current academic role is in the field of Genetics , and he participates in departmental governance through the Departmental Board and teaching staff. While no specific research interests, publications, or awards are detailed in the provided texts, his involvement in multidisciplinary marine conservation initiatives suggests a focus on genetic approaches to biodiversity and environmental sustainability.

• Genetics

Hannes Schuler is a Tenured Associate Professor of Agricultural and Forest Entomology at the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (UniBZ). His research focuses on the evolutionary ecology of insect pest species, with particular emphasis on host-microbe interactions and symbiont-mediated adaptations. He leads the Schuler Lab and is a member of the Competence Centre for Plant Health at UniBZ. Dr. Schuler's primary research interests include: Evolutionary ecology of insect pest species Microbial symbionts and their impact on host ecology and evolution Population genomics of invasive insect species Sustainable pest management approaches Tripartite interactions between phytoplasma, vectors, and microbiomes His research combines genomic and population genomic approaches with in vivo experiments in laboratory and semi-field settings. Dr. Schuler's lab has made significant contributions to understanding the role of bacterial symbionts in invasion processes, particularly in fruit flies (Rhagoletis species), psyllids, and bark beetles. Recent work has focused on the microbiome of invasive species, symbiont-mediated adaptations, and the development of sustainable pest control strategies that reduce chemical pesticide use. Dr. Schuler has edited a special issue of the journal Insects titled "Insect Symbionts: Evolution and Application," which features 11 publications spanning topics from symbiont-driven seasonal adaptation to Wolbachia-mitochondrial DNA associations. His research has been presented at numerous international conferences including the European Conference of Entomology and the Population Genetics Group Meeting, with recent presentations at CNIE 2025 in Siena covering apricot aphids, olive fly symbionts, and psyllid symbionts. Among his notable achievements: Successful supervision of multiple PhD students including Maja, Juan, and Giulia Calia Securing funding for multiple research projects on insect symbionts and pest management Establishing international collaborations with researchers across Europe Organizing lab activities and mentoring junior researchers Dr. Schuler actively supervises Master's and PhD students, teaches courses on plant protection, theory of scientific method, and plant and livestock health, and maintains an active research program with multiple ongoing projects investigating the role of symbionts in invasion biology and sustainable pest management.

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Insect Symbionts
• Microbiome Research
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Giovanni Giuseppe Vendramin is a Research Director at the Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR) within Italy's National Research Council (CNR), based in Florence. He holds a magna cum laude degree in Forest Sciences from the University of Florence (1981) and has held research fellowships at institutions including the USDA Forest Service (USA) and University of Göttingen (Germany). His career includes leadership roles as Director of IBBR and recognition as an Honorary Research Fellow at Bioversity International. Vendramin's research focuses on forest genetics, conservation genomics, and phylogeography. He investigates adaptive responses of trees to environmental change, genetic diversity patterns in glacial refugia, and conservation strategies for endangered species. His work employs genomic tools to study local adaptation, gene flow, and demographic history across Mediterranean and European tree species. Recent publications emphasize climate adaptation mechanisms, genomic signatures of selection, and conservation genetics. Articles from 2021-2023 predominantly explore genetic resilience to glacial cycles, microgeographical adaptation in conifers, and biodiversity conservation frameworks. Research integrates molecular ecology, paleoecology, and landscape genetics. Scientific Awards: Medal for distinguished Italian scientists (Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze, 2022) Honorary Doctorate (University of Zvolen, Slovakia, 2012) Vendramin has led over 35 national/international projects and advises graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. He coordinates an IUFRO unit and contributes to EU scientific commissions. His laboratory employs genomic techniques for biodiversity conservation, with collaborations across European research networks.

• Forest Genetics
• Population Genomics
• Phylogeography
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Prof. Alessandro Bertucci is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma, Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences, specializing in Analytical Chemistry (CHIM/01). He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences through a dual Italian-French program at the University of Parma and the University of Strasbourg, receiving the "Best Scientific Thesis in France" award. Education: Master's in Chemistry (2011, University of Parma), Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences (2015, University of Parma/Strasbourg) Postdoctoral Experience: University of Rome Tor Vergata (2015-2016), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Institute (2016), University of Melbourne (2016), UC San Diego (2017-2020) His research integrates molecular recognition with synthetic design for biomolecular systems programming , focusing on nanoscale diagnostics and precision medicine . Key methodologies include DNA nanotechnology, electrochemical biosensing, and responsive nanomaterials. Recent publications highlight CRISPR-based diagnostics and low-cost spectrophotometric platforms . His work has been recognized with the Galileo Galilei International Prize (2021) and ISSNAF Young Investigator Finalist (2018). Scientific Awards: Galileo Galilei Prize (2021), ISSNAF Finalist (2018) Fellowships: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2017), Endeavour Research Fellowship (2016), Umberto Veronesi Fellowship (2020) He teaches Bioanalytical Methods (Master's in Genomic, Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology) and Analytical Chemistry for Materials (Bachelor's in Materials Science), with extensive experience in course coordination and curriculum development.

• DNA Nanotechnology
• Analytical Chemistry
• Biomolecular Engineering
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Francesca Ieva serves as Associate Head of the Health Data Science Centre at Human Technopole and Associate Professor of Statistics at the Politecnico di Milano, where she leads the MOX - Modeling and Scientific Computing laboratory within the Department of Mathematics. She also co-leads the Di Angelantonio & Ieva Group, a collaborative research team focused on integrating molecular data with clinical information to advance precision medicine. Dr. Ieva received her PhD in Mathematical Models and Methods for Engineering in 2012. Her academic journey has positioned her at the forefront of health data science, bridging statistical methodology with biomedical applications. Her research focuses on statistical learning in biomedical sciences, with particular emphasis on developing advanced models for integrating complex clinical data to inform predictions in clinical decision-making. Francesca's work spans multiple domains including: Development of novel survival analysis techniques for healthcare applications Integration of DNA methylation data for cardiovascular risk prediction Application of machine learning to clinical pathway analysis in mental health Innovative approaches to polygenic risk scoring incorporating SNP interactions Development of radiomics models for cancer prognosis and treatment response Analysis of Dr. Ieva's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward federated learning approaches in healthcare data analysis, reflecting growing concerns about data privacy while maintaining analytical power. Her work increasingly integrates multiple data types (genomic, epigenetic, imaging, and clinical records) to create more comprehensive patient profiles for precision medicine applications. A notable pattern is her focus on translating complex statistical models into clinically actionable tools that can directly inform patient care and healthcare policy decisions. As Associate Head of the Health Data Science Centre at Human Technopole, Dr. Ieva oversees a research group comprising epidemiologists, statisticians, and data scientists working collaboratively to bridge the gap between genotype and phenotype. The Di Angelantonio & Ieva Group develops innovative studies that integrate biomolecular data with medical records, imaging, and portable medical device data. Her team utilizes both existing healthcare data and newly generated population-based studies, applying novel analytical methods that integrate clinical epidemiology with health research to improve data interpretation. Dr. Ieva actively mentors several PhD students including Andrea Lampis, Katherine Marie Logan, Alessia Mapelli, Michela Carlotta Massi, and Andrea Mario Vergani. Her research has been supported by collaborations with major healthcare institutions and likely receives funding from research councils and health technology initiatives, though specific grant details are not provided in the available information.

• Biostatistics
• Health Data Science
• Statistical Learning
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Francesco Neri is a Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology (DBIOS) at the University of Turin, Italy. His research focuses on the epigenetic mechanisms underlying aging and cancer development, particularly in intestinal stem cells. He leads the Epigenetics of Aging & Cancer Lab located at the Molecular Biotechnology Center (MBC) "Guido Tarone" in Turin and maintains collaborations with the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena, Germany. Professor Neri's research interests span several interconnected areas related to aging and disease: Epigenetic drift and DNA methylation changes during aging Intestinal stem cell biology and regeneration in aging Inflammaging (age-related chronic inflammation) Gut microbiome dysbiosis in elderly individuals Development of dietary interventions for healthy aging Colon cancer development and epigenetic mechanisms His research group employs cutting-edge technologies including single-cell RNA sequencing, organoid culture systems, and various genome-wide approaches (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, Bisulfite-seq) to investigate the molecular mechanisms connecting aging with intestinal dysfunction and cancer. Recent work has revealed important connections between interferon gamma signaling, intestinal stem cell function, and tissue regeneration in aging. Professor Neri's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on aging, epigenetics, and intestinal biology, with numerous high-impact publications in journals such as Nature Communications, Cell Reports, and Nature Reviews. His work shows a clear trajectory from fundamental epigenetic mechanisms to translational applications in aging and cancer. His research has important implications for developing interventions to improve intestinal health in elderly individuals and potentially prevent age-related diseases including cancer.

• Epigenetics
• Aging Research
• Cancer Biology
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Paola Falletta is a Fixed-term Researcher at San Raffaele University, specializing in Human Anatomy (BIO/16) within the College of Medicine. Her research focuses on cancer biology, particularly melanoma progression mechanisms, transcription factor regulation, and metabolic reprogramming. Academic Rank: Researcher Department: Human Anatomy Key Research Areas: Phenotypic Plasticity, Autophagy, DNA Damage Repair Her work investigates how melanoma cells adapt metabolically and transcriptionally to environmental stresses, with significant publications in Nature Communications , Genes & Development , and Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research . Recent studies highlight MITF's role in fatty acid regulation, BRN2-mediated DNA repair, and chromatin organization's impact on nuclear factor dynamics. Publications (2014-2023) demonstrate sustained expertise in melanoma biology, stress response pathways, and organelle-specific protein regulation. She teaches multiple anatomy courses for medical and health informatics programs. Contact: falletta.paola@hsr.it | falletta.paola@unisr.it

• Cancer Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Transcription Factors
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Bianca Papotti is a fixed-term Researcher at the Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Parma. Her academic career spans interdisciplinary research in Pharmacology Cholesterol Metabolism Neurodegenerative Diseases Cardiovascular Pathology Immunometabolism . She teaches courses including Experimental Pharmacology and Food Toxicology. Her research focuses on the role of PCSK9 and cholesterol efflux in Alzheimer's Disease Atherosclerosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Lipoprotein Biology Inflammatory Disease Drug Development . Key trends in her publications (3 in 2025, 12 in 2024) reveal strong emphasis on PCSK9 inhibition mechanisms, cholesterol-immune crosstalk in rheumatoid arthritis, and fasting interventions in lipid-related pathologies. Her work has explored PCSK9's neuroinflammatory effects ABCA1/ABCG1 transporter dynamics Macrophage cholesterol loading Natural compound screening HDL dysfunction in diabetes Covid-19 lipid interactions .

• Pharmacology
• Cholesterol Metabolism
• Alzheimer's Disease
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