EDUCATION AND POSITION OBTAINED
1994. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bologna, Italy
- D.V.M
1995-1998. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bologna,
Italy - Ph.D.
1998-1999. Fellowship of the Research Centre of Animal Production
(CRPA)
2001- present: Permanent researcher (VET/02 Veterinary Physiology),
Department of Medical Veterinary Science, University of
Bologna.
THEACHING
2007-2011. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bologna,
Course in “Digestive System Physiology”, C.I. Metabolic
Endocrinology and Physiology, Degree in Animal Biotechnology
2001-2022. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of
Bologna, Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Teaching support in
Veterinary Physiology I and Veterinary Physiology, Endocrinology
and Ethology of Domestic Animals.
2022-present: Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Module 2 (practical activity) of Veterinary Physiology II.
APPOINTMENTS
2007-08. Member of the Program Committee of Ph. D. Course in
Veterinary morphophysiology and biotecnology
2008- 2010. Member of the Program Committee of Ph. D. Course in
Veterinary morphophysiology, pathology and biotechnological
application
SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION TO:
-Project LIFE18 NAT/IT/000946, LIFE GREEN4BLUE “GREENing the BLUE canals infrastructure of Reno basin to enhance ecosystems connectivity and services” (01/10/2019-30/09/2025)
-PRIN 2005: Endocrine modifications and ovarian function in
transition cows treated with conjugated linoleic acid
-PRIN 2004: Multidisciplinary approach to Amiata donkey
preservation: reproduction, breeding and genetics.
-PRIN 2003: Role of leptin on the development of mammary gland and
throughout lactation in dairy cow.
-FIRB 2001-2003: Relationship between
neuro-hormonal/endocrine-metabolic status and reproductive
performances in bovine and swine species during periods
characterized by different energy requirements.
Ricerca Fondamentale Orientata (ex 60%).
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
S.I.S.Vet. Italian Society of Veterinary Science
SOFIVET Italian Society of Veterinary Physiology
RESEARCH TOPICS
-Relationship between neuro-hormonal, endocrine-metabolic status
and reproductive performances in bovine and swine species during
periods with different energy requirements.
-Effect of fasting and refeeding on plasma leptin and ghrelin
levels in prepubertal gilts and during pregnancy in sow
-Endocrine control of the ovulation, pregnancy and delivery in the
domestic animal
