Training
2016 PhD in Pharmacological and Toxicological Sciences of Human Development and Movement. University of Bologna
2011 Master's Degree in Health Biology - University of Bologna
Academic career
November 2021 to date: Fixed-term researcher type a) (junior). Scientific disciplinary sector: BIO/14 PHARMACOLOGY at the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna
September 2021 - November 2021: Contract Professor at the Department of Agro-Food Sciences and Technologies Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.
Teaching Tutor at the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.
November 2020 - March 2021: Research Fellow L.240/2010 at the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna - Tutor Dr. Donatella Canistro.
November 2019 - October 2020: Research Fellow L.240/2010 of the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna - Tutor Dr. Donatella Canistro.
August 2017 - August 2019: Research Fellow L.240/2010 of the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna - Tutor Dr. Donatella Canistro.
2015: Ph.D. Visiting at the "Stat5 Signaling Research Group".
Research activity aimed at studying the hypothetical inhibitory role of some isothiocyanates against STAT5 target genes (c-Myc, Cis, Socs-1, Oms, Pim-1) in the human cell lines HeLa and K562 and in the murine B cell line Ba/F3.
Research group coordinator: Prof. Dr.. Anne Rascle. Department of Immunology, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
Teaching Activities
Teaching: EVALUATION OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS FROM HUMAN EXPOSURE TO FOODBORNE HAZARDS - 3 cfu, L.M. Laurea Magistrale in Food safety and food risk management. A.Y. 21/22; 22/23
Teaching: PHARMACOGNOSY AND PHYTOTHERAPY (Module 2) L.M. Pharmacy University of Bologna - Rimini. A.A 21/22
Teaching: TOXICOLOGY (Module 2) L.M. Biology of Health - University of Bologna - Bologna. A.Y 21/22; 22/23
Scientific activity
He conducted studies aimed to understanding the chemopreventive activity of extracts or purified compounds of plant origin in vitro and in vivo. (Research group coordinator: Prof. Moreno Paolini - Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy).
He has conducted studies on the anti-tumour potential of molecules of plant origin (Research group coordinator: Prof. ssa. Anne Rascle - Department of Immunology, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany).
He conducted studies on the possible co-carcinogenic activity of vitamin E. (Research group coordinator: Prof. Moreno Paolini - Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy).
He has conducted research on the use of compounds of plant origin as possible adjuvants in the treatment of obesity and their role on the intestinal microbiota. (Research group coordinator: Prof. Moreno Paolini - Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy).
He collaborated on studies on the effect of antioxidants in female gamete cryopreservation procedures. (Research group coordinator: Dr. Raffaella Fabbri Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy).
She has collaborated on studies on the effects of certain classes of compounds of plant origin with chronotropic and ionotropic action on the heart. (Research group coordinator: Prof. Roberta Budriesi - Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
He has collaborated in studies aimed to developing solid pharmaceutical forms for oral administration of radical scavengers with hypoglycaemic and anti-inflammatory activity (Research group co-ordinator: (Prof. Nadia Passerini - Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy).
In recent years, he has focused her research activity on the toxicological aspects associated with exposure to vapour generated by electronic nicotine delivery devices commonly known as e-cigarettes in in vivo models. The research conducted has focused on the study of oxidative effects at the level of macromolecules and the modulation of cytochrome P450 superfamily activity and antioxidant enzymes in different tissues. Recently, the line of research has turned to studying the co-mutagenic and co-carcinogenic potential linked to exposure to e-cigarette vapours, as well as the potential effects on male gonadal function. (Research group coordinator: Prof. Moreno Paolini - Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy).
Institutional activities and academic appointments
From 2018 to September 2020 he held the position of representative of research fellows in the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology - Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.
Since 2022 he has held the position of representative of research fellows in the Department Council - Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology - Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.
Membership in scientific and editorial committees
In 2020 he joins the Reviewer board of the journal Antioxidants - MDPI
In 2020 joins the Reviewer board of the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology - Frontiers Media
In 2021 participates as ISSUE'S FIELD EDITOR for Volume 3, issue 1, 2021 doi:10.36118/pharmadvances.03.2021.01 of the journal Pharmadvances - Edra Spa