DALL'AGLIO CECILIA - Associate Professor VET / 01
Graduated in Veterinary Medicine (1992, University of Perugia)
PhD (1997, University of Perugia).
Research interests and technical-scientific skills:
- Study of the presence and distribution of molecules involved in the control of appetite and energy metabolism (leptin, orexin A and B, apelin, ghrelin, cannabinoids and their receptors), in organs and systems of domestic and wild mammals also in relation to different diets and metabolic states (eg obesity);
- Analysis of the effects of climate change on sheep and the Apennine pastoral system;
- Consolidated experience in histomorphological and immunohistochemical techniques.
MERCATI Francesca - Associate Professor VET / 01
Graduated in Veterinary Medicine (2001, University of Perugia).
PhD (2005, University of Perugia).
Specialization in Inspection of Foods of Animal Origin (2008, University of Perugia).
Research interests and technical-scientific skills:
- study of the stem compartment of hair follicles and of the molecules involved in the control of hair cycle in domestic animals;
- study of the molecules and related receptors involved in the control of appetite and energy metabolism, in various organs and systems of domestic and wild animals;
- study of the morphometric values of sheep's rumen in relation to the type of pasture in the context of studies aimed at safeguarding animal welfare and biodiversity in mountain pastures.
- Analysis of the effects of climate change on sheep and on the Apennine pastoral system;
- Consolidated experience in histomorphological and immunohistochemical techniques.
PASCUCCI Luisa - Associate Prof. VET / 01
Graduated in Veterinary Medicine (1997, University of Perugia).
PhD (2002, University of Perugia).
Specialization in Animal Health, Breeding and Animal Production (2004, University of Perugia).
Research interests and technical-scientific skills:
- Morphology and biology of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and their therapeutic applications;
- Morphology, function and diagnostic-therapeutic applications of extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from MSC;
- Study of the interactions between MSCs and EVs and scaffolds for regenerative medicine;
- Consolidated experience in the morphological study of tissues, cells and sub-cellular structures through light and electron microscopy techniques.
- Management of cell cultures and their use in biological tests.
TECHNICAL STAFF
Paola Coliolo
Laboratory technician cat. C.
Graduated in Veterinary Medicine (University of Perugia, 1994)
PhD (University of Perugia, 1999)
Preparation of tissue samples for light and electron microscopy.
OTHER STAFF
Gabriele Scattini
Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (University of Perugia, AY 2016-17)
Third year PhD student in Health and VETERINARY EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES XXXIV cycle
Title of the research: "Use of extracellular vesicles derived from animal mesenchymal stromal cells as vehicles of therapeutic molecules"
Elisa Palmioli
Graduated in Biological Sciences (LM-6), 2019, University of Camerino (MC)
II year PhD Student in ETHICS OF COMMUNICATION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, XXXVI cycle
Title of the research: The sheep as animal model to promote the development of the apennine territory through animal wellbeing and derivative products: the case study of adipochines
Daniele Marini
Graduated in Veterinary Medicine, 2017 at the University of Teramo
First year PhD student in Health and VETERINARY EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES XXXVII cycle
Research title: Histochemical and immunohistochemical investigation of reproductive, digestive and integumentary systems of ectothermic and homeothermic animals.
ERC FIELDS
- LS3 - Cellular and Developmental Biology: Cell biology, cell physiology, signal transduction, organogenesis, developmental genetics, pattern formation in plants and animals, stem
cell biology - LS6_13 - Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases in animals
- LS7_6 - Gene therapy, cell therapy, regenerative medicine