جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Zoology
• Tardigrade Biology
• Anhydrobiosis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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.

Gabriella Casalinoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Intelligence
• eHealth
• Data Stream Mining
• +۵ مورد دیگر

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.

• Biochemistry
• Structural Biology
• Molecular Biophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alessandra Pesce is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics (DIFI) of the University of Genoa, Italy. Her research focuses on structural biology of globins, protein aggregation, and cold-adapted enzymes, with applications in life sciences, environmental monitoring, and cultural heritage preservation. She teaches Applied Physics and Biophysics at both undergraduate and graduate levels in Physics and Biological Sciences. Her work spans from atomic-level characterization of protein crystals using Atomic Force Microscopy to large-scale ecological projects like the LIFE+ WHALESAFE initiative for sperm whale conservation through acoustic monitoring. Email: alessandra.pesce@unige.it Phone: +39 010 33 56243 Research Interests: Structural characterization of hexa-coordinated globins in marine organisms Thermodynamic and kinetic analysis of truncated hemoglobins in pathogenic bacteria Quaternary structure adaptations in Antarctic enzymes Development of acoustic monitoring systems for marine mammal conservation Protein aggregation mechanisms in amyloid-related diseases Publication Trends: Over 15 years, her research demonstrates expertise in combining X-ray crystallography with biophysical techniques to study globin family proteins across diverse species (from nematodes to whales). Key themes include heme reactivity modulation, ligand diffusion pathways, and structure-function relationships in extremophile proteins, with recent emphasis on marine conservation technology.

Maria Paola Caneviniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Neuropsychiatry
• Epilepsy Research
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Maria Paola Canevini holds the position of Full Professor of Child Neuropsychiatry and directs the Developmental Neurology - Regional Epilepsy Center at ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo in Milan. Her academic work focuses on epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and genetic studies in neurological conditions. She graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan and specialized in Neurology, with over 300 scientific publications to her name. Her research spans epilepsy therapy optimization (e.g., brivaracetam, cannabidiol), neurogenetic syndromes (Rett syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex), and sleep neuroscience in neurologic populations. She leads projects on inclusion of people with disabilities and adolescent mental health , addressing transitions to adulthood for patients with ADHD or epilepsy. Collaborative efforts include the BRIVAFIRST epilepsy drug study and CRISIS AFAR pandemic impact analysis. Her work integrates machine learning (e.g., predicting perinatal depression) and innovative wearable technologies for chronic disease monitoring. She has contributed to multinational studies on epilepsy genetics and participates in EU-funded sustainability initiatives (MUSA project).

Giovanna Di Nardoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biochemistry
• Enzymology
• Structural Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giovanna Di Nardo is an Associate Professor at the University of Turin , affiliated with the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology . Her research focuses on the structure-function relationship of human aromatase , its role in brain function, and estrogen-dependent tumors. Key research areas include: Drug metabolism Post-translational enzyme regulation Electrochemical and spectroscopic methods X-ray crystallography Biocatalyst engineering Endocrine disruptor screening Recent publications highlight innovations in: P450-based drug discovery platforms Phosphomimetic protein studies Monkey/dog cytochrome P450 comparisons Pesticide endocrine disruption Genomic analysis of plant sterility She contributes to teaching in Biochemistry and participates in academic governance bodies.

Lorenzo Farinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Network Medicine
• Bioinformatics
• Systems Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lorenzo Farina is a Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Information Engineering, Computer Science and Statistics, specializing in Electronic and Computer Bioengineering (ING-INF/06). With over 25 years of academic leadership, he co-founded Italy's first Bioinformatics degree program and established key oncology precision medicine initiatives, maintaining active collaborations with Harvard Medical School's network medicine division. His educational background includes a cum laude Electronic Engineering degree and PhD in Systems Engineering, both from Sapienza University. These foundational studies evolved into pioneering work in positive linear systems theory, evidenced by his highly-cited Wiley textbook Positive Linear Systems: Theory and Applications (2000). Farina's research centers on network medicine – applying complex network science to molecular medicine since his 2004 breakthrough. His work spans cancer mechanisms (breast, glioblastoma, lung), drug repositioning (including COVID-19 applications), and liquid biopsy biomarker development. Current projects focus on miRNA-based network biomarkers for cancer diagnostics and immunotherapy response prediction, integrating multi-omics data through advanced computational frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant themes: sexual dimorphism in cancer networks (MIRROR platform), immunotherapy response signatures, and critical examinations of AI's role in precision medicine. His work consistently bridges computational innovation with clinical applications, particularly in oncology diagnostics and therapeutic optimization. His scientific recognition includes: 2001 Guillemin-Cauer Award for best IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems article 2014 SysBio Award for annual best publication Farina actively mentors through interdisciplinary programs he established, including the Network Oncology doctoral program. His laboratory collaborations span Sapienza's Oncogenomics and Immunology Laboratories, Harvard's Channing Division of Network Medicine, and clinical departments in oncology and radiology, driving translational research from computational models to patient applications. He leads multiple research teams focused on network-based diagnostics, including the MIRROR platform for cancer disparity analysis and liquid biopsy development teams investigating circulating miRNA networks for early cancer detection across multiple malignancies.

• Genomics
• Transcriptomics
• Network Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pasquale Luca Curci is a Researcher at the Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), part of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) in Bari. His work focuses on integrating large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets to uncover biological mechanisms in plants, particularly in crops like durum wheat and artichoke. His research interests span genomics, transcriptomics, and network biology, with a strong emphasis on nitrogen use efficiency, gene regulatory networks, and plant stress responses. He employs systems biology approaches to identify key genes and regulatory elements involved in plant development and adaptation. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on plant genomics, particularly in durum wheat and Cynara species. His work integrates omics data to understand gene function, stress responses, and evolutionary relationships. Key themes include nitrogen metabolism, microRNA regulation, chloroplast genomics, and cross-species network analysis. He has led and coordinated multiple national and international research collaborations with institutions in Belgium, Sweden, Spain, France, and Italy, focusing on gene function discovery, nitrogen efficiency, and germplasm characterization. Integrative network analysis for gene function discovery in wheat (with BASF Agricultural Solutions, Belgium) Cross-species network biology in plants (with SweTree Technologies, Sweden) Transcriptomics and regulatory networks in durum wheat (with Sequentia Biotech SL, Spain) Phenotypization and genomic analysis of durum wheat (with Alma Mater Studiorum, Bologna) Asparagine synthetase genes in durum wheat (with INRA-CNRGV, France) He has contributed to the development of genomic resources for Cynara and has published extensively on chloroplast genomics, transcriptomics under nitrogen stress, and genetic diversity in vegetable crops. His work supports crop improvement and sustainable agriculture through advanced molecular tools.

• Genomics
• Functional Genomics
• Structural Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Massimo Delledonne is a Full Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Verona. His research focuses on clinical genomics, functional genomics, structural genomics, and metagenomics. He teaches modules such as Genetics and Human Genomics across undergraduate and graduate programs, including Molecular and Medical Biotechnology and Medical Bioinformatics. Affiliations: Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona Committees: Faculty Board of PhD in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Teaching Committee Spin-offs: EDIVITE s.r.l., Microbion S.r.l., Enerzyme s.r.l. (among others) His research interests include genome assembly, single nucleotide variant analysis, and applications of next-generation sequencing technologies. Projects span plant and human genomics, with a focus on crop improvement, disease diagnostics, and microbial interactions. Recent work includes studies on lupin diversity, common bean evolution, and grapevine genetics. Key projects include IBEARAD (Bioinformatics for Agricultural Resilience) and SYMPHONY (Phaseolus vulgaris genome analysis). He leads interdisciplinary efforts in genomic medicine, plant genomics, and environmental genomics.

• Pharmacology
• Chemotherapy
• Cytofluorimetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sabrina Pacor is an Associate Professor in Applied Biology (BIO/13) at the University of Trieste , where she teaches Pharmacology in the Pharmacy LM and STB BSc programs. With over 30 years of research experience in experimental oncology and host defense peptides, she has made significant contributions to studying antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and their interactions with bacterial membranes. Her research focuses on: Direct antimicrobial activity of AMPs against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria Indirect immunomodulatory effects of host defense peptides Development of drug delivery systems using nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, gold nanoparticles) Mechanistic studies of ruthenium-based antimetastatic drugs She leads extensive cytofluorimetry research using flow cytometry platforms, particularly for evaluating: Cytotoxicity (necrosis/apoptosis, proliferation index) Modulation of host biological responses (chemotaxis, phagocytosis, ROS production) Peptide-bacterial membrane interactions through fluorescent labeling Her recent work demonstrates trends in: Proline-rich antimicrobial peptides against ESKAPE pathogens Hybrid antibiotic design (peptide-aminoglycoside conjugates) Structure-activity relationships in membranolytic peptides Evolutionary insights into defensin and cathelicidin families Prof. Pacor has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and actively mentors students, having supervised: 70 experimental/thesis reviews for Pharmacy/CTF Master's students 20 Bachelor's degree theses

Francesco Iorioمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Biology
• Pharmacogenomics
• Cancer Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francesco Iorio is a Research Group Leader in Computational Biology at Human Technopole (Milan, Italy), leading research in computational cancer pharmacogenomics and therapeutic target discovery. He holds a PhD from the University of Salerno and TIGEM (Naples), focusing on computational methods for drug discovery. Previously, he was a Senior Bioinformatician at EBI, leading CRISPR-Cas9 screen analyses across cancer cell lines to identify synthetic lethalities and therapeutic targets. He led the Cancer Dependency Map Analytics team at Wellcome Sanger Institute, developing algorithms for integrating large-scale cancer datasets. Since 2019, he serves as a Scientific Advisor to the Cancer Research Horizon–AstraZeneca Functional Genomics Centre. His research integrates computational methods with experimental data to uncover cancer dependencies, drug mechanisms, and biomarkers. Key contributions include tools like CRISPRcleanR for bias correction in CRISPR screens, and CELLector for selecting cancer cell line models. His work spans pharmacogenomics, functional genomics, and CRISPR technologies, with a focus on translating findings into clinical applications. Publications highlight advancements in CRISPR screen analysis, cancer dependency mapping, and drug repositioning. Current projects aim to advance precision medicine through computational frameworks for understanding tumor heterogeneity and therapeutic vulnerabilities.

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Pharmacogenomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Agapito is a Professor at the Department of Law, Economics and Sociology (DiGES) at the University of Camerino, where he teaches courses such as Elements of Computer Science and Data Analysis. He specializes in computational biology, bioinformatics, and health informatics, focusing on genomic data analysis, machine learning applications in healthcare, and parallel computing methodologies. His research integrates multi-omics approaches, pathway enrichment analysis, and predictive modeling for drug response and disease mechanisms. Notable contributions include tools like BioPAX-Parser and cPEA, which enhance genomic data interpretation. He actively collaborates in international studies, such as the 4CE consortium analyzing SARS-CoV-2 impacts. His work addresses challenges in privacy-aware bioinformatics, high-performance computing for genomics, and AI-driven medical diagnostics. Education details are not explicitly provided in the texts, but his academic profile reflects extensive expertise in interdisciplinary fields bridging computer science and biomedical research. He maintains an active research agenda with over 50 publications since 2018, emphasizing scalable data analysis, drug biomarker discovery, and computational methods for clinical outcomes prediction. His teaching responsibilities include IT management and data analysis modules within social science curricula, reflecting a commitment to digital literacy across disciplines. Research interests span bioinformatics tool development, genomic data preprocessing, and AI applications in healthcare, with a focus on translational research. Recent articles highlight advancements in fMRI classification using graph neural networks, privacy-preserving genomic pipelines, and edge-based deep learning for medical signal analysis. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his sustained contribution to international research consortia underscores his field influence. He advises students and researchers on computational methodologies and hosts weekly office hours for academic consultations.

Alfredo Bensoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioinformatics
• Systems Biology
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Alfredo Benso is a Full Professor in the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center PolitoBIOMed Lab - Biomedical Engineering Lab. He has been continuously involved in the Doctoral College for Computer and Systems Engineering since 2008, guiding PhD education across numerous cycles. His academic roles span teaching and research leadership in bioinformatics, systems biology, and computer engineering. Research interests: Bioinformatics and computational biology Systems biology and gene regulatory networks Artificial intelligence and machine learning in biomedicine Molecular modeling and multiscale simulation Biological database systems and data integration Health informatics and public health modeling His recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying AI and machine learning to biological and medical challenges, including protein function prediction, Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis modeling, food fraud detection, and viral genome analysis. These works span journals and conferences in bioinformatics, computational biology, and biomedical engineering, demonstrating interdisciplinary innovation. Scientific Awards: BIOINFORMATICS 2014 BEST PAPER AWARD (INSTICC, United Kingdom) Advising and Grants: He supervises PhD students, including Sofia Ostellino, and leads major research initiatives such as the BIGMECH (2023–2025) and FISHUB (2016–2018) projects. He has served as Scientific Director for collaborative agreements with public administrations and as Principal Investigator on EU, national (PRIN), and regional research grants focused on bioinformatics, space systems, and reliable digital technologies. Labs and Teams: He is a key member of the SBG - System Biology Group (DAUIN) and contributes to PolitoBIOMed Lab, fostering collaborative research in biomedical engineering and computational biology.

Rancoita Paola Maria Vittoriaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biostatistics
• Bioinformatics
• Survival Data Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rancoita Paola Maria Vittoria is an Associate Professor of Medical Statistics (MED/01) at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (UniSR), since 2022. She is actively involved in research activities at the University Center for Statistics for Biomedical Sciences (CUSSB) and serves on the Board of Directors of CUSSB (since 2016) and the Scientific Committee of CeNRI (Center for Nursing Research and Innovation, since 2016). She also participates in academic governance through multiple committees in the International MD Program (since 2020) and the Doctoral School in Public Health at the University of Milan-Bicocca (since 2020). Research Focus : Her work centers on developing and applying statistical methodologies in biostatistics and bioinformatics, including survival analysis with frailty models, repeated measures and clustered data analysis, genomic data integration via Bayesian regression, and stochastic geometry for angiogenesis image analysis. These techniques address clinical challenges like missing data handling and prognostic index identification. Academic Background : PhD in Mathematics and Statistics for Computational Sciences (2010), University of Milan Post-doctoral Researcher (2010-2011), IDSIA/IOSI Switzerland Research Fellow (2012-2013), Statistics SECS-S/01, Faculty of Psychology, UniSR Fixed-Term Researcher (2014-2021), Medical Statistics MED/01, UniSR Scientific Recognition : WHO Statistical Consultant (2022) Task Force Member, Stop TB Partnership (2020) ISBA Travel Award (2010) INdAM Fellowship (2004-2006) Leadership Roles : She served as Treasurer in the Italian Region of the International Biometric Society (2018-2021) and held leadership roles in Società Italiana di Statistica Medica ed Epidemiologia Clinica (2020-2021). Her teaching spans statistics, bioinformatics, and clinical data science across undergraduate and postgraduate programs at UniSR and Milan-Bicocca University.

Silvia Cammaroneمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Silvia Cammarone is a Researcher at the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology within Sapienza University of Rome . Her work spans pharmaceutical chemistry, nanotechnology, and natural product-based drug development, with a focus on antimicrobial resistance reversal and tumor-targeted therapies. Research Focus: Antibiotic delivery systems, immunosensor development, and cancer-targeting compounds Key Projects: Synthesis of Smoothened receptor antagonists for Hedgehog-dependent tumors Research Interests center on overcoming antibiotic resistance through ArnT inhibitors, developing nanovehicles for drug delivery, and exploring natural products for anticancer and antiviral applications. Her work on resorc[4]arene-functionalized nanomaterials advances biosensor technology. Publication Trends show expertise in Journal of Organic Chemistry , International Journal of Pharmaceutics , and Antibiotics , with recent emphasis on nanocarrier systems and structure-activity relationship studies. Scientific Collaborations include participation in the Paul Ehrlich Euro-PhD Network and the XLVI International Summer School on Organic Synthesis.

• Plant Breeding
• Population Genetics
• Genomics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Francesca Taranto is a Senior Researcher at the National Research Council of Italy's Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (CNR-IBBR) in Bari, Italy, since November 2019. Her work focuses on plant breeding , genomics , and biodiversity conservation for Mediterranean crops like olive , durum wheat , and grapevine , with a focus on genetic markers and bioinformatics applications. Education: Master’s in Food and Vegetable Biotechnologies, University of Bari Aldo Moro (2009) PhD in Plant Breeding and Forestry Plant Pathology, University of Bari Aldo Moro (2013) Research Interests center on genomic approaches to enhance crop resilience and quality. Key areas include marker-assisted selection for agronomic traits, population genetics of cultivated species, and conservation of genetic resources threatened by climate change and pathogens like Xylella fastidiosa . Her work bridges genetic diversity analysis and applied breeding strategies , leveraging high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics tools. Recent publications highlight her contributions to SNP discovery in olive and wheat, clonal diversity in grapevine, and genomic selection for climate-resilient crops. Her studies often integrate genetic mapping , population structure , and functional marker development . Scientific Awards include: 2021 UNASA Michele Stanca Award 2017 UNASA Poster Prize for GWAS in peppers 2019 Best Poster at Italian Society of Agricultural Genetics Conference Teaching and Supervision encompass mentoring PhD and Master’s students in Italy and Tunisia, and leading international genotyping workshops . She serves as Review Editor for Frontiers in Genetics and Frontiers in Plant Science , and contributes to PRIN and HORIZON-INFRA research projects.