Veterinary Doctor, Specialist in “Breeding, Hygiene, Pathology of Aquatic Species and Control of Derived Products” and PhD in Morphology of fish species and birds, degrees obtained at the University of Messina.
She carries out her activity at the Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology (IRBIM) of the CNR, Messina headquarters, dealing mainly with animal welfare, histopathology and experimentation in the field of aquaculture. She holds the position of Designated Veterinarian of the Animal Welfare Body (OPBA) of IRBIM, with functions of support to the ethical and scientific evaluation of research projects and verification of the application of current legislation on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (Legislative Decree 26/2014 and Directive 2010/63/EU).
Her research activities are aimed at the anatomo-histopathological study of fish species of commercial interest, using histological, immunohistochemical laboratory techniques and optical and electron microscopy. She is the author of publications in national and international scientific journals and of contributions to conferences, in the field of physiology, pathology and nutrition of aquatic species.
She also takes part in the Institute’s Third Mission activities, with orientation and science outreach initiatives aimed at local secondary schools.
Referent:
Gian Marco Luna
The first National Centre for Research and Biodiversity
Referent:
Giulia Maricchiolo
Innovative functional feeds enriched with selected marine-derived probiotics and synbiotics.