Curriculum

Researcher (RTD-A) MED 30/A at the University of Ferrara, Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna - Research project entitled: “Feasibility of prefabricated corneal scaffold for image transmission through an optical device” (University of Ferrara) Ferrara, Italy

[ 01/07/2023 – Current ]

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Phd in Translational Medicine 38 cycle at the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" (tutor: Prof. Francesca Simonelli) (University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli) Naples, Italy

[ 12/2022 – Current ]

Specialization in Ophthalmology "cum laude" at the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" Caserta, Italy

[26/12/2017 – 12/20/2021]

Exchange Program at Ospedali Provati Forlì (Prof. Massimo Busin) Ospedali Privati Forlì (Prof. Massimo Busin) Forli, Italy

[03/2019 – 11/2019]

Degree in Medicine and Surgery "cum Laude" from the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" Caserta, Italy

[ 09/30/2010 – 07/24/2016 ]

Clerkship Exchange Program at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia University Medical Center with Prof. George Florakis, Director of the Cornea Clinic Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia University, New York,United States

[08/2015 – 09/2015]

High School Diploma from Liceo Classico Umberto I, Naples, Italy

[ 2009 ]

TEACHING ACTIVITY AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL IN ITALY OR ABROAD

Teacher of the course “Concomitant and incomitant ocular deviations: restrictive strabismus” of the Degree Course in Orthoptics and Ophthalmological Assistance of the University of Ferrara – A.A. 2024/2025

Teacher of the course “Ametropia surgery (Refractive surgery)” of the Degree Course in Orthoptics and Ophthalmological Assistance of the University of Ferrara – A.A. 2023/2024/2025

DOCUMENTED TRAINING AND RESEARCH ACTIVITY AT QUALIFIED ITALIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTES

From 01/03/2023 to date: clinical research activity carried out at the Corneal Physiopathology Unit of Private Hospitals Forlì "Villa Igea".

From 01/07/2023 to date: Researcher (RTD-A) in Ophthalmology at the Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna of the University of Ferrara for the Scientific-Disciplinary Sector MED/30

SCIENTIFIC PROFILE

Scopus ID 56324554500

ORCiD 0000-0003-4539-3592

Scientific production and Bibliometric Indicators (calculated at 30/01/2025)

Total number of publications in international journals with a board of Referees reported on Scopus and Pubmed: 10

Total number of citations: 113 (source Scopus)

Hirsch index/H-index: 5 (source Scopus)

AWARDS AND AWARDS FOR ACTIVITY SCIENTIFIC

Achieved the Best Abstract award at the EMYO (European Meeting of Young Ophthalmologists) congress July 2024 in Padua and Venice, Italy. Abstract title: “DALK using dehydrated donor corneas versus standard preserved organ cultures: two-year results of a prospective randomized controlled trial”

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer service at the Rotary Club Napoli Ovest Naples, Italy

• AIRFA Project: Fundraising for research on Fanconi anemia

• A.N.T. Project (National Cancer Association) fundraising for scientific research against cancer

• SOS Italia Project: Long-distance adoption of a child in Gambia

• Food Bank: Food collection for donation and help to poor and marginalized people

NETWORKS AND AFFILIATIONS

Member of SISO (Italian Society of Ophthalmological Sciences)

Member of SITRAC (Italian Corneal Transplant Society)

Member of ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refraction Surgeons)

Member of AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)