CURRICULUM VITAE – SHORT VERSION
(Full Curriculum Vitae attached)
Monia Savi is Associate Professor of Physiology (SSD BIOS-06/A, formerly BIO/09) at the Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Unit of Evolutionary and Functional Biology, Laboratory of Cardiac Pathophysiology.
Academic Education
PhD in Systemic Pathophysiology (SSD BIO/09), University of Parma, with a dissertation on cardiac electromechanical performance in myocardial infarction models treated with regenerative approaches.
National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor – Sector 05/D1 Physiology.
Degree in Biological Sciences (pathophysiological curriculum), University of Parma, with honors.
Professional qualification to practice as Biologist.
Academic Positions
Since 2024 – Associate Professor of Physiology, University of Parma
2021–2024 – Fixed-term Researcher type B (RTDb), SSD BIO/09
2018–2021 – Fixed-term Researcher type A (RTDa), SSD BIO/09
Previously: research fellowships, grants and research collaborations in experimental cardiovascular pathophysiology, stem cell biology, nutraceutical research and cardiovascular toxicology.
Research Activity
Research focused on experimental cardiac pathophysiology using an integrated in vivo, ex vivo and cellular approach.
Main Research Lines
Cardiac dysfunction in diabetes and metabolic syndrome
Cardiovascular effects of natural bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals
Impact of nanoparticles and environmental pollutants on myocardial function
Molecular mechanisms of cardiac excitation–contraction coupling
Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmogenesis
Myocardial remodeling and regenerative processes
Methodological Expertise
Assessment of cardiomyocyte contractility, intracellular Ca²⁺ dynamics, cellular and tissue electrophysiology, invasive hemodynamics, animal models of cardiac disease, cardiomyocyte isolation, molecular and biochemical analysis of myocardial tissue.
Participation in Research Projects
Participation in national and international research projects (PRIN, FIL, Ministry of Health, FP7) and in research contracts with pharmaceutical companies.
Teaching Activity
Course coordinator for Systems Physiology (Master’s Degree, biomedical area).
Course coordinator for General Physiology 1 (Bachelor’s Degree in Biology).
Member of the PhD Board in Molecular Medicine.
Supervisor of Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD theses; member of degree and PhD examination committees.
Scientific Production (updated February 5, 2026)
35 publications in international peer-reviewed journals in experimental cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology.
Contributions to national and international conferences.
Bibliometric indicators (updated February 5, 2026):
Scopus: H-index 19, total citations 1044
Google Scholar: H-index 21, total citations 1317, i10-index 30
Institutional and Scientific Service
Involvement in study program management, student orientation, quality review processes and academic tutoring.
Reviewer for international scientific journals.
Member of national and international scientific societies in the cardiovascular and electrophysiology fields.
