Saviano Sara
Bari Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW sara.saviano@ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Dr. Sara Saviano has a master’s degree in Geology and Applied Geology, achieved in 2021, at the Department of Earth, Environmental and Resources Sciences of the University of Naples Federico II, where she conducted the experimental thesis in Environmental Hydrogeology entitled “Hydrogeological and hydrogeochemical study of the volcanic aquifer of Somma-Vesuvius”. The thesis was made in collaboration with the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) – Vesuvian Observatory, and the aim was to update and deepen…
Scarabel Laura
Legnaro Unit, Researcheremail: laura.scarabel(AT)cnr.it; tel. 049.827.2822
Schillaci Martino
Research Fellow, Turin HeadquarterRESEARCH FELLOW martinoschillaci(AT)cnr.it 011.397.7296 publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I studied Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florence and Plant and Microbial Biotechnologies at the University of Pisa. In 2021, I earned a PhD in Plant Biology at the University of Melbourne (AU), within a collaboration with the Forschungszentrum Jülich (DE). My project focused on the phenotype and metabolome of model plant Brachypodium distachyon inoculated with the beneficial bacteria Azospirillum brasilense and subjected to low temperatures and low P availability stress. In 2021 I was…
Schloesser Rebekka
Research Fellow, Sesto Fiorentino UnitRESEARCH FELLOW rebekkaschloesser(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae My research interest is in forest pathology. I am interested in approaches for handling already established diseases in forests as well as in the prevention of initial introduction and spread. My last position focused on Cryptostroma corticale, the causal agent of sooty bark disease. The aim of the project was to get a better understanding of the disease and its impact towards the forests to determine how to handle infected logs, as well as infected stands. An…
Sebastiani Federico
Senior Researcher, Sesto Fiorentino Unitemail: federico.sebastiani(AT)cnr.it; tel. 055.522.5588
Semenzato Giulia
Research Fellow, Sesto Fiorentino UnitRESEARCH FELLOW giuliasemenzato(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I graduated in Molecular and Applied Biology in 2021 and subsequently pursued a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology at the University of Florence. During my Ph.D., I investigated the role of bacterial endophytes in medicinal plant-microbes interactions, focusing particularly on the production of secondary metabolites with antibacterial activity. Specifically, I performed a phenotypic and molecular characterization of endophytic bacteria isolated from plants of the genus Origanum. My research activities included studying the structure and composition of…
Serale Nadia
Bari Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW nadia.serale(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I have a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and a master’s degree in Molecular and Health Biology at the University of Genoa. I did my bachelor and master’s internships at the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Physiology of DISTAV. I hold a PhD degree in Soil and Food Sciences (DISSPA, University of Bari Aldo Moro) at the Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology. From 2024 I am molecular scientific consultant for CIHEAM Bari. In the frame of Research Grant,…
Serrapica Rossella
Portici Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW rossellaserrapica(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I am a food technologist with many years of experience in quality control and food safety. In parallel I dedicated myself to research activities through collaborations with the Department of Agriculture of the University of Naples Federico II, in particular during my involvement in the training grant “Sequencing of the buffalo genome for the qualitative-quantitative improvement of agri-food production GENOBU, I carried out a training internship at the microbiology laboratory of the ISPAAM CNR in Portici. In…
Sillo Fabiano
Researcher, Turin HeadquarterRESEARCHER fabiano.sillo(AT)cnr.it 011.397.7912 publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I am a Researcher (level III) since November 2019 at IPSP of Turin. I obtained a MSc in Plant Biotechnology in 2008 and PhD in Biology and Biotechnology of Fungi in 2012, both at the University of Turin. During my PhD I have been involved in studies aimed at elucidating the molecular mechanisms of mycorrhizal symbiosis and fruiting body production in the black truffle Tuber melanosporum, through innovative molecular biology techniques (glycoarray, RT-qPCR combined with Laser Microdissection…
Simonetta Maria
Scholarship Holder, Turin HeadquarterSCHOLARSHIP HOLDER 011.397.7942 publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae With a solid academic background in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies and a Master’s degree in Plant Biotechnology, I have developed a strong interest in the use of plant systems for the expression of recombinant proteins and the study of virus–host interactions. My research experience has taken place in both national and international contexts, particularly during an Erasmus traineeship at the John Innes Centre in the United Kingdom and a research internship at the CNR – IPSP in…
Sorbilli Grazia
Bari Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW graziasorbilli(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae
Sorrentino Giuseppe
Portici Unit, ResearcherRESEARCHER giuseppe.sorrentino(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae
Spanò Roberta
Bari Unit, ResearcherRESEARCHER roberta.spano(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae
Sportelli Giorgia
Research Fellow, Turin HeadquarterRESEARCH FELLOW giorgiasportelli(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae In the realm of plant pathology, I conducted research focused on the molecular defense responses of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) to infection with Tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus (TSWV). I delved into the pathways regulating the reduction of cellular ROS concentrations, exploring, for the first time, six selected GRX genes in tomatoes. The results of this project, conducted in collaboration with CNR-IBBR in Portici, have been published as a scientific article. Subsequently, I participated in the E-Crops project…
Stavolone Livia
Bari Unit, Researcheremail: livia.stavolone(AT)cnr.it; tel. 080.544.2545
Strati Elisa
Legnaro Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW elisa.strati@ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae
Surano Antony
Bari Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW antony.surano@ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Expertise in plant pathology, manipulation in vitro and in vitro of pathogenic organisms (fungi, bacteria and yeasts). Expertise on the development of evaluation trials to assess the efficacy of beneficial microorganisms and natural/plant-derived compounds (antagonistic/antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens, plant biostimulants) in vitro and in vivo (controlled condition and open field). Knowledge on the genetic, and anatomo-physiological mechanisms regulating host-pathogen interactions and in particular the phenomena of resistance in olive-Xylella fastidiosa pathosystem. Technical skills in molecular approaches…
Taliano Eliana
Scholarship Holder, Turin HeadquarterSCHOLARSHIP HOLDER 011.397.7962 publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I graduated in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Turin in 2025. For the writing of my master’s thesis, I studied the application of RNAi for the control of Scaphoideus titanus, a vector of Grapevine flavescence dorée phytoplasma. This project involved insect breeding, the selection of potential target genes to be silenced, the synthesis and microinjection of dsRNA molecules. Finally, gene silencing was verified by RT-qPCR. I gained additional laboratory experience through curricular internships: the first as…
Tedeschi Valeria
Bari Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW valeriatedeschi(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Certified Public Accountant registered with the Register of Auditors. For the past several years, I have been involved in supporting the project plan, monitoring and financial reporting of different types of projects, particularly training and educational projects, funded under various regional (PSR, etc.) and national funding programs. As part of these projects, I have held both Project Plan Committee Support Unit and financial reporting positions. I have many years of experience in business consulting in the areas…
Testa Antonino
Associate, Portici UnitASSOCIATE publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae 1999-2002 post-Doctoral researcher at Department of Plant Pathology “The Ohio State University”, USA. 2003-2007 Research and Teaching position at the Institute of Biochemical Biotechnology, Polytechnic University of Marches based on the Project “Incentive for the return of scientists from abroad to Italy – Return of the Brains”, Italian Ministry of University and of Scientific and Technological Research. 2007-2022 Faculty, permanent position, at School of Biotechnological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II. In May 2022, associate professor in plant pathology.…