Study of the physio-pathological mechanisms of high social impact human diseases by preclinical imaging on murine models. 

Development of methods to define personalized therapeutic clinical pathways in human diseases. 

Expertise in High Frequency Ultrasound, Photoacoustic Imaging, microPET, microCT, DEXA, Laser Doppler Perfusion Imaging, 

Optical Imaging, MRI on murine models of human disease, anesthesia, microsurgical procedures and animal care related to imaging. 

Study of alternatives to animal testing. 

Veterinarians are uniquely qualified to conduct biomedical research in the field of comparative medicine using animal models,  which have been instrumental in understanding the pathogenesis and mechanism of human diseases.

In light of their specific skills,  veterinarians perform In the field of preclinical research medical-legal activity to support correct application of current legislation that govern the ethical use of laboratory animals for experimental purposes; a critical appraisal and competent practice of laboratory animal care procedures; technological activities to apply a correct experimental methodology and design; research activities in different biomedical fields. In this way, veterinarians promote the 3Rs principles and the reduction of scientific bias related to unproper laboratory animal management.

 2018/2019 Scientific  Responsible for Research Fellow  IBB CNR "High Frequency Ultrasound imaging in murine model of oncological and degenerative diseases".

2018 Collaboration in training activities  for Incipit PhD Program  

A.A 2012/2016 "Diagnostic Imaging " teaching activity, Faculty of Biotechnologycal Science, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.

January, 2014: Researcher at Institute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, National Council of Research, Naples, Italy. Research area: Study of human diseases by preclinical imaging on murine models

October, 2012: Technologist at Institute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, National Council of Research, Naples, Italy. Research area: Study of human diseases by preclinical imaging on murine models

September 2011- October 2012: Research Fellow at Institute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, National Council of Research. Research area: Development of methods for the extraction and integration of diagnostic information intended to define personalized therapeutic clinical pathways in diseases of high social impact for the following thematic: “Study of patho-physiological mechanisms in animal models by Imaging”

A.A 2007/2008 – 2009/2010: Molecular Imaging PhD at Department of Biomorphologycal and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy. Research area: Preclinical Imaging on murine models of human diseases.Thesis “Imaging multimodale PET/TC in campo preclinico: studio di un modello murino di infarto del miocardio”.

July 2011: Board Certification in “ Tecnologia e Patologia delle specie avicole, del coniglio e della selvaggina” , 50/50, University Federico II Naples, Italy; Thesis “Avian Ultrasonography: State of the Art and Prospectives of Advanced Technologies Applications”

November 2004-December 2005: Researcher at Small Animal Radiology and Ultrasonography, Centre of Veterinary Radiology, University Federico II. Research area: Ultrasound, Radiology and Computed Tomography applied to suprarenal glands and coxofemoral dysplasia studies in dog. Collaboration with teaching activity.

2004-2012: Indipendent DVM, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Laboratory, Imaging (Radiology and Ultrasound) and Emergency of the dog, cat and rabbit.

November, 2004: Italian Qualification to practice the profession of DVM

November, 8, 2004: DVM Degree, 110/110 cum Laude University Federico II, Naples, Italy; Thesis “Ecografia delle ghiandole surrenali nei cani di razza Yorkshire: valutazione morfometrica"