Director of Residency School in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director of School of Midwifery Chief of The Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Endometriosis Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics Department of Morfology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine University of Ferrara (Italy)
Professor University of Geneva (Switzerland)
EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2021–présent : Full Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Reproductive Medicine, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Italy.
- 2023 : President elected of Italian Society of Human Reproduction.
- 2017 Full Professor (scientific abilitation)
- 2015 to 2017 Inviting Professor University of Geneva (CH)- Faculty of Medicine
- 2013 to 2015 Director of Residency School in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, Italy
- 2013 to 2015 Director of School of Midwifery, University of Ferrara, Italy
- 2009 to 2015 Associate Professor and Chief of The Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Endometriosis, Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, University Hospital S.Anna Ferrara, Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Italy
- 2009 to 2015 Coordinator of the “Internationalization” Project between University of Ferrara – Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery and Maastricht University.
- 2006 to 2009 Associate Professor in the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L’Aquila, Italy
- 2007 to 2009 Vice Director of Residency School in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of L’Aquila
- 2001 to 2006 Assistant Professor in the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L’Aquila, Italy
- 2001 PhD research in Human Reproductive Medicine “Low dose step-up ovarian stimulation protocol for IVF-ET. A case control study and its clinical application”, at the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology in the Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
- 2001 PhD research in Gynaecology-Obstetrics, XII cycle, University of Rome, La Sapienza (Italy)
- 1999 Thesis in Human Reproductive Medicine “Low dose step-up ovarian stimulation protocol for IVF-ET. A case control study and its clinical application”, currently in progress in the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
- 1996 to 1997 Contract of Scientific Cooperation, Physio-pathology of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, University of L’Aquila
- 1995 Specialist Diploma in Gynaecology-Obstetrics at the University of L’Aquila (summa cum laude)
- 1995 Specialist Thesis on “Laparoscopic treatment of ovarian endometrioma, a personal experience”.
- 1991 Admission to the Specialist School of Gynaecology-Obstetrics at the University of L’Aquila
- 1991 Professional Qualification to Medical Practice, University of L’Aquila
- 1991 Graduation in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Rome, “La Sapienza” (110/110)
- 1991 Undergraduate thesis “Echo-doppler in the monitoring of hypertension during pregnancy”, at the University of Rome, “La Sapienza” 1984 Classical Maturity Diploma, Rome (Italy)
CLINICAL ACTIVITIES
- 2017-2018: Consultant HUG-Genève (CH), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- 2015-2017: Chef de Clinique HUG-Genève (CH), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- 2009 to 2015: Associate Professor- Chief of Infertility Unit, Ferrara University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, Italy
- 2006 to 2009: Associate Professor – Chief of Infertility Unit, Avezzano Hospital – University of L’Aquila
- 2001 to 2009: Associate Professor- Assistant in the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, L’Aquila Hospital -University of L’Aquila, Italy
- 2001 to 2006: Assistant Professor- Coordinator of all clinical activities in the Infertility Unit, L’Aquila Hospital -University of L’Aquila, Italy
- 2001: Assistant in the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, CHP, Neuchatel, Switzerland
- 1999 to 2001: Assistant in the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, L’Aquila Hospital -University of L’Aquila, Italy
- 1995 to 1998: Assistant in the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
- 1991 to 1995: Assistant in the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, L’Aquila Hospital – University of L’Aquila, Italy
CLINICAL, TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Techniques of Reproductive Medicine:
- Oocyte pick-up
- Laboratory Techniques of Reproductive Medicine
- IVF
- Embryo Transfer
- Artificial Insemination
- Echography
- HSG/SHG
- Hysteroscopy
- Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy
RESEARCH INTEREST
- 1995-1996: Coordinator of a Multicentric Randomized Study on recurrent abortion « Prevention of recurrent abortion by intravenous immunoglobulin » at the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
- 1996-1997: Coordinator of a Study on Polycystic ovary: “Low dose step-up ovarian stimulation protocol for IVF-ET . A case-control study and its clinical application”, at the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland1997-1998 : Coordinator of a Study on Policystic ovary: Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism: « Follow- up of 32 hypothalamo-hypopituitary patients treated with pulsatile gonadotrophin-releasing hormon or human menopausal gonadotrophin » at the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
- 2002-2005: Research on new ovulation induction protocols for difficult patients (poor responders), University of L’Aquila
- 2005 to 2015 Study on the intrafollicular environment (University of Ferrara- Rome)
- 2009 to 2015 Research on Endometriosis, the University of Ferrara with the University of Genève, Switzerland
- 2013 to 2017 Unit Coordinator for the project: Impact of soluble HLA-G levels and endometrial NK cells in uterine flushing samples from primary and secondary unexplained infertile women (University of Ferrara)
THESIS DIRECTOR
30 degrees in Medicine University of L’Aquila and Ferrara 3 PhD in Gynaecology University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy
DIDACTIC EXPERIENCE
- 2001-2005: Midwifery School, University of L’Aquila2001-2009: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Course of Bachelor in Medicine, University of L’Aquila2005-2009: Infertility, Course of Bachelor in Biotechnology, University of L’Aquila2001-2009: Residency School in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of L’Aquila2009-2011: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Course of Bachelor in Medicine, University, Residency School in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, 2012-2015: Coordinator of the “Internationalization Project” carried out jointly by Ferrara University and Maastricht University-NL.2012-2015: Course on “Male and female infertility” for Italian and Dutch students, as a part of the “Internationalization Project”(Ferrara University-Maastricht University)2015-2018: Course of Bachelor in Medicine, University of Geneva (CH)2017: Membro Colleggio dei Docenti Dottorato di Ricerca in Oncologia Università “La Sapienza” di Roma, Italy
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL TRAINING
- 1994: Visiting doctor at the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland (Dr M. Germond, Prof. P. de Grandi)
- 1995: Visiting doctor at the II Clinic of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, University of Milan “L Mangiagalli” (Prof. Vignali)
- 1995: University Training, Theoretical and Practical in Operative Laparoscopy in Gynaecology (II Clinic of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, University of Milan « L Mangiagalli », and University of Clermont Ferrand, France)
- 1995,1996,1997,1998: Further training in Infertility at the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology in the Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland1998: Practical training in Endoscopic Surgery, Davos, Svizzera1999 : Practical training in Andrology Lab, at the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology in the Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland Laboratory Techniques of Reproductive Medicine IIU, IVF, ICSI)
- 2002-2003: Further training in Infertility at the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology in the Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
- 2003: Practical training in Ultrasound at Sant’Andrea Hospital, University of Rome « La Sapienza »
- 2004: Supervisor First Theoretical and Practical Training in infertility – the University of Padua, Italy
- 2004: Supervisor Theoretical and Practical Training in infertility – the University of Rome, “La Sapienza”
- 2005: Supervisor Second Theoretical and Practical Training in infertility – the University of Padua, Italy
- 2005: Practical training in Endoscopic Surgery EGES, Negrar Hospital, Verona, Italy
- 2006: Practical training in Endoscopic Surgery, S.Andrea Hospital, University of Rome, “La Sapienza”
- 2009-2012: Active participation in clinical activities and to Laparoscopic Surgery as the operator, in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Section, University Hospital of Genève (HUG).
- 2017: President and organizer of 3 Simulation Course in Reproductive Medicine
REVIEWER
Member of Editorial Board International Journal of Gynecology and Clinical Practices
Member of Editorial Board European
Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
Reviewer Human Reproduction Reviewer PLOSE ONE
Reviewer Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics testing and molecular biomarkers
Reviewer Reproductive Biology and endocrinology (RB&E)
Reviewer European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology (EJOGRB)
Reviewer Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research Reviewer. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
Reviewer Journal of Negative Results in BioMedicine (JNRBM)
Reviewer Human Fertility Reviewer The Reproductive Health Journal
Reviewer Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences (JHRS)
Reviewer International Journal of Fertility and Sterility (IJFS)
Reviewer International Journal of Endocrinology
Reviewer Gynecology and Obstetrics investigation
Reviewer European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Reviewer Reproductive Biomedicine online RBMonline
Reviewer Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology
Reviewer Minerva Ginecologica Expert
Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND INVITATIONS TO CONGRESSES
He has been invited as a speaker to 180 national and international scientific conventions
SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES
1996 to 1999: Member of Swiss society of Human Reproduction
1999 to 2006: Member of S.I.d.R (Italian Society of Fertility and Sterility)
2000 to 2003: Member of Italian Society of Perinatal Medicine
2001 to 2009: Member of A.G.U.I. (Italian Society of University Gynecology)
2002 to 2006: Member of ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embriology)
2004 to 2015: Member of MSRM (Mediterranean Society of Reproductive Medicine)
2008 to 2009: Member of FIOG (Italian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
2010 to 2016: Member of Directive Committee of AGUI (Association Gynaecology Italian University)
2010 to 2017: Member of Directive Committee of MSRM (Mediterranean Society of Reproductive Medicine) (Italy)
LANGUAGES
French, English, Italian