Lecture: Endocrine system under chemical pressure: cross-species and 3D human models in a One Health framework

Professor of Developmental Biology and Reproductive Biotechnologies
Department of Life and Environmental Sciences
Polytechnic University of Marche (UNIVPM), Italy 

Education & Career: Graduated in Biological Sciences, Univ. of Camerino, 1983; PhD in Molecular Biology, 1990. Researcher in Comparative Endocrinology, Univ. of Camerino, 1990; Associate Professor of Developmental Biology, Univ. of Ancona, 1998; Full Professor, Polytechnic Univ. of Marche, 2004–present.

Research: Focused on reproductive control across models to improve fertility. Key areas: gamete quality (zebrafish to humans), reproductive toxicology (EDCs, metabolic disorders, endocannabinoid system), and gut microbiota’s role in reproduction, metabolism, and bone health, using animal models and 3D in vitro systems; probiotics to mitigate EDC toxicity.

Achievements: 290+ publications (Scopus ID: 55861380700), H-index 64; Associate Editor, IJMS; Cell Death & Disease, President, International Society of Fish Endocrinology (2024-2028).