PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology
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CURRICULUM VITAE MONICA DE MATTEI
Date and place of birth: 27th July, 1963 Nationality: Italian
Affiliation and official address: Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
Telephone: 0532 455533 (office)
e-mail: dmm@unife.it
EDUCATION
1988: Degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Ferrara, with honors. Dissertation title: "Ossidazione di Fe(II)Cit c da parte dell'ossigeno. Produzione di radicali", Tutor Prof. A. Ferri.
1989: Qualifying examination to the biologist register, performed at the University of Ferrara.
1994: P.h.D. in Medical Embriology. Dissertation title: "Identificazione ed espressione dell'oncogene Antigene T in neoplasie umane dell'età pediatrica ed adulta", Tutor Prof. P. Carinci
CAREER/EMPLOYMENT
1994-1999: technician at the Department of Morphology and Embriology, Histology section, University of Ferrara.
1999-2010: Researcher at the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Morphology and Embriology, Histology section, University of Ferrara.
2010-present: Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Morphology and Embriology, Histology section
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
1989: Institute of Pathology, University of Ferrara, Research Program: “Isolation of calcium binding proteins from rat brain and liver microsomal preparations”.
1990 - 1993: Institute of Histology, University of Ferrara. Studies concerning cellular and molecular biology, cell differentiation processes and human oncology. Reserach Program: “Identification and expression of the T-Antigen oncogene deived from the polyomavirus BK in human tissues and tumors”.
1994 - : studies on the biology of connective tissues, mainly focused on cell proliferation, differentiation and metabolysm of bone and cartilage tissue, analysis of effects of biochemical and physical agents on tissues. Research Program: “Effects of electromagnetic field exposure on connective tissues”.
2008-2012: in vitro studies concerning the modulation of inflammatory activities in articular diseases, with particular attention to the role of synovial and cartilage tissues. Analysis and regulation of chondrocytes and synovial fibroblasts inflammatory activities by physical stimuli.
2012-:- identification of a potential role of electromagnetic fields exposure in regenerative medicine. Research Program: “Effects of Bone morphogenetic proteins and pulsed electromagnetic field exposure on chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
ITALIAN SOCIETY OF ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY” (SIAI).
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Since 1994 Monica De Mattei is tutor and teacher in several courses at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ferrara.
Tutorial activity
- microscope laboratory exercises for students, Medicine Degree Course
- laboratory practice for students in Biotechnology
- scientific assistance to P.h.D. students
Monica De Mattei is teacher in the following courses at the University of Ferrara:
Since 2001-2002 to 2006-2007: Applied Histology, Medicine Degree Course, Faculty of Medicine
Since 2000-2001: Embriology, Medicine Degree Course, Faculty of Medicine
Since 2002-2003: Histology, Nursing Degree Couse, Faculty of Medicine
Since 2006-2007 to 2010-2011: Molecular cytology and pathology, Biotechnology Degree Course
Since 2006-2007 to 2010-2011
GRANTS
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 e 2003: participation in research projects managed by the University of Ferrara. Coordinator: Prof. Angelo Caruso.
2004: Research project managed by the University of Ferrara. Title: “Effects of electromagnetic field exposure on articular cartilage: in vitro studies”.
2004: COFIN 2004, managed by Ministry of Education, University and Research. Title: “Role of Iron and Factor XIII in the pathogenesis of chronic venous ulcers: epidemiological and in vitro studies”. (Lead participant Prof. A Liboni).
2005: Research project managed by the University of Ferrara. Title: “Polimorphisms in TNF-alpha and TNFRII genes and clinical response to the anti-TNF-alpha therapy in rheumatoid arthritis”.
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009: Research projects managed by the University of Ferrara. Coordinator: Prof. Olavio Baricordi.
2008: Research project founded by IGEA S.R.L. (Carpi, Italy). Title: “New approaches for studying the interaction between adenosine receptors and electromagnetic fields in the modulation of articular inflammatory activities”.
2009: Research project founded by IGEA S.R.L. (Carpi, Italy). Title: “Effects of electromagnetic fields on chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells”.
2010: Research project managed by the University of Ferrara. Title “Effects of electromagnetic fields on chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells”.
2012: Participation to the COST TD 1104 “European network for development of electroporation-based technologies and treatments”.
AWARDS
2007: Award of Excellence by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The study was conducted by four Universities (Ferrara, Bologna, Modena-Reggio Emilia and Pavia) and three Medical Centres (Negrar, Roma and Sassuolo).
Researcher unique identifiers: ORCID: 0000-0002-5789-0601; ScopusID: 7003637174
