Current Laboratory:
Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, “Santa Maria Nuova” Hospital, Reggio Emilia
Tutor:
Edoardo Carretto, MD
Academic Qualifications:
PhD in Biotechnology and Biosciences
University of Parma, Italy
Thesis: “Study of genetic determinants involved in Salmonella Derby host adaptation“
Supervisor: Prof. Simone Ottonello
Master’s Degree in Industrial Biotechnology
University of Parma, Italy
Thesis: “Production in milk of volatile compounds by non starter lactic acid bacteria“
Supervisor: Prof. Camilla Lazzi
Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
University of Parma, Italy
Thesis: “Analysis of transcriptional profiles of genes induced by cadmium-sulfide nanoparticles in Arabidopsis thaliana“
Supervisor: Prof. Nelson Marmiroli
Biography:
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, I was first introduced to the field of microbiology during an internship at the University of Parma, where I worked with lactic acid bacteria. Following the completion of my Master’s degree in Industrial Biotechnology, I began my PhD working at the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell’Emilia Romagna, focusing on enterobacteria. My PhD research involved the use of molecular biology, genetic engineering, sequencing, and both in vitro and in vivo experiments to investigate the genetic determinants responsible for host adaptation in Salmonella. After obtaining my PhD, I have worked at the same institute as a researcher, contributing to several projects focused on enterobacteria. I am currently also attending the specialization school in Microbiology and Virology of the University of Modena e Reggio Emilia to broaden my knowledge of all infectious agents of medical importance.