Biography

My professional background is focused on translational research in the field of NAFLD, with proven experience in the development of in vitro systems (from monocultures to more complex co-culture systems), in vivo models, and the translation to human subjects. For the last eleven years, my role has been to lead a multidisciplinary research team constituted of master’s and Ph.D. students, post-docs, and medical doctors. This experience allows me to enhance my leadership, training, coordination, and motivation skills necessary to carry out any research project successfully. In addition, I participated in collaborative projects with external collaborators from different, but complementary, fields of study.
My current scientific interests can be summarized as 1) the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of the liver disease, 2) the extrahepatic components involved in the onset of NAFLD, 3) the study of bioactive properties of natural compounds as a therapeutic approach, 4) the in-silico individuation and in-vivo validation of non-invasive biomarkers for the early diagnosis of liver fibrosis, and 5) communication of science for the non-scientific public.