She is Assistant Professor of Chemical Fundamentals of Technologies (SSD: CHIM/07) at the Department of Engineering. Her research activity mainly focuses on the application areas of the chemistry of materials with particular regards to biomaterials and to their processing through microfabrication and additive manufacturing techniques. She is currently head of the research unit for a POR-FESR project on the 3d bioprinting of human skin and squamous cell carcinoma as advanced models for precision medicine. She is also key staff of several regional/national projects in the field of biofabrication and organ-on-chip.
She is a Board Member of the Italian Centro3R (Inter-University Center for the Promotion of the 3Rs Principles in Research and Education) and founding member of the Italian Organ-on-Chip Society (SIOOC).
I am an Associate Professor of Microbiology at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM). My research focuses on understanding gene flow in pathogen populations using phylogenetic and phylogeographic tools to reconstruct viral transmission pathways and identify the key determinants of outbreaks. These findings support the development of informed and evidence-based public health strategies.
My work primarily investigates arboviral outbreaks in Latin America—including Zika, Chikungunya, Dengue, and Yellow Fever viruses—and, more recently, SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil, Italy, and South Africa. By integrating genetic, spatial, and ecological datasets, I aim to improve understanding of viral epidemiology and ecology in natural populations, with particular emphasis on bridging genomic, clinical and demographic data.
After completing a Ph.D. in the molecular evolution of RNA viruses at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and participating in fieldwork in Sierra Leone during the Ebola virus epidemic, I undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ) in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the evolution of arthropod-borne viruses.
My current research incorporates One Health principles and real-time genomic surveillance, particularly in the study of emerging and re-emerging viral threats in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). Leveraging advances in nanopore sequencing technology (Giovanetti et al., Cell Reports 2020; Giovanetti et al., Nature Microbiology 2022), our group has generated a substantial number of complete viral genomes across Latin America. As part of CLIMADE, a global consortium working on climate-amplified diseases, I contribute to the development of innovative strategies aimed at strengthening surveillance and improving response to epidemics.
Place and date of birth: Rome, 28/02/1973
Telephone number: 3346966404 - 06225411097
Email address: [email protected]
National University of Athens, Greece B.Sc. 1999-2004Biology
University College London, UK M.Sc. 2004-2005 Neuroscience
University College London, UK Ph.D. 2005-2009 Pharmacology
Researcher in Forensic Medicine since 2009, teacher of the subject in the degree courses in Medicine and Surgery, Nursing and in Medical Radiology Techniques for Imaging and Radiotherapy and in the specialization schools of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery ofUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. He carries out research in various areas of forensic medicine, in particular on the topics of professional responsibility and informed consent to healthcare treatments.
I have always carried out my research in the field of molecular genetics, initially focused on the marine environment and invertebrates and subsequently in the field of human genetics with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders (autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). From 1998 to 2000 I was a visiting scientist at the Laboratory of Biochemical Genetics of the National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, USA) directed by Nobel Prize winner Marshall Nirenberg where I worked on the neuronal gene vnd/NK-2 using transgenic lines of Drosophila. Subsequently I worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Laboratory of Molecular Cytogenetics of the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Tumors in Milan carrying out a project on epigenetic markers for the early diagnosis of lung cancer. Since 2006 I have been working at theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma where I mainly dealt with the genetics of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, carrying out various research projects on post-mortem brains of autistic subjects. During these last years I have developed a strong research interest in identifying genetic and epigenetic risk factors in parents of children affected by neurodevelopmental disorders.
I graduated in Biological Sciences at the Polytechnic University of the Marche with a score of 110/110 in 1997 and a specialization in Medical Genetics at the University of Rome Tor Vergata with a vote of 60/60 cum laude in 2008.
I obtained the National Scientific Qualification in the II band in the Competition Scientific Sector 06/A1- MEDICAL GENETICS-in July 2017.
Since 2023 he has been a fixed-term researcher (SSD AGR/16) at the Departmental Faculty of Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Development and One Health ofUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma.
In 2023 he obtained the Master's Degree in "Bioinformatics and Data Science" at the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Siena.
In 2013 he obtained the title of PhD in Food Biotechnology at the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Food of the University of Molise.
From January 2012 to June 2012 he carried out research and study as a visiting PhD Student at the - Department of Randall Division of Cell and Molecular Biophysics of King's College of London
In 2008 he obtained a specialist degree in Food Science and Technology (class 78/S) at the University of Molise.
From 2018 to 2023 he was a contract professor teaching "Microbiological techniques and predictive elements" included in the study plan of the Master's Degree Course in Food Science and Technology - University of Molise.
From 2016 to 2018 he was a contract professor of the course of "Microbiology applied to quality and certification of the food industry" included in the study plan of the Master's Degree Course in Food Science and Technology - University of Molise.
From 2015 to 2019 he was a Research Fellow at the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Food of the University of Molise.
From 2013 to 2015 he was a Research Fellow at the School of Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences of the University of Basilicata.
Since 2025, Member of the Ethics Committee of the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome
Since 2025 President of the Joint Committee of Teachers and Students of the Departmental Faculty of Engineering
From 2020 to 2025, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Rome "Campus Bio-Medico"
Since 2019 Full Professor of Electronics (09/E3, Ing-Inf/01), Departmental Faculty of Engineering University "Campus Bio-Medico of Rome".
2018-2020 President of the Course in Industrial Engineering, University "Campus Bio-Medico of Rome"
Since 2014 Associate Professor of Electronics (09/E3, Ing-Inf/01), Departmental Faculty of Engineering University "Campus Bio-Medico of Rome".
Since 2011 Head of the Research Unit of Electronics for sensory systems, Integrated Research Center, University "Campus Bio-Medico of Rome"
Since 2010: Permanent researcher at theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma.
In 2010: Fixed-term researcher at the Campus Bio-Medico University of
Rome.
2008-2010: Research grant at theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma.
2004-2008: Post-Doc Fellowship at the Department of Electronic Engineering of the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
6/12/2004: Achievement of the PhD in Sensory and Learning Systems Engineering at
the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
2001-2004: PhD in Sensory and Learning Systems Engineering - XVII Cycle, at the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
June 2001: Qualification for the profession of engineer after passing the state exam.
09/05/2001: Degree in Electronic Engineering at the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
Born in Brescia on 04/06/1962.
Graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the University "La Sapienza" of Rome on 21/10/1987; regularly qualified to practice medicine.
Specialized in Anesthesia and Intensive Care at the University "La Sapienza" of Rome on 31/10/1991.
In March 2006 he obtained the specialization in Psychotherapy (four-year course) at the School of Cognitive Psychology (APC) in Rome; duly legitimized by the Order of Doctors of Rome to practice Psychotherapy.
CURRENTLY:
- Adjunct professor of Social Psychology at the Campus Bio-Medico University (CBM) of Rome
Hygiene and Preventive Medicine Associate, works atuniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma since 1998. President of the Single-Cycle Master's Degree Course in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics. Delegate of the Rector for quality assurance of Teaching. Member of the Quality Committee as Delegate of the Dean of the Departmental Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Health Director of the Italian Directorate of Health Activities of the Association of Italian Knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Engaged in research activities in various areas of Public Health and author/co-author of over 120 scientific works.
