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Rosa Maria FACCIOLO - Professori Associati

Rosa Maria FACCIOLO

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Anatomia, biologia cellulare e biologia dello sviluppo comparate (BIOS-04/A)

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Associate Professor in the scientific-disciplinary sector BIO/06 (Comparative Anatomy and Cytology) at the University of Calabria.

Since 2018 she has been qualified as full professor of BIO/06 sector.

Since 1998 she is PhD in Animal Biology.

Since 2001 she has been a member of the PhD in Animal Biology (now, Life Science and Technology), Unical.

Scientific Head of the Laboratory of Comparative Neuroanatomy (DiBEST).

Co-author of 125 papers (58 in full + 67 participations at congresses).

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Since 2015- Associate Professor, Unical 1995- Professional qualification as a Biologist. 1993-2023 participation at various national and international congresses. 2001-at present, member of the Academic Board of the PhD in Animal Biology (currently Life Sciences and Technology PhD), Unical. 2006-2012- Assistant Coordinator of the PhD in Animal Biology, Unical. 2010-2012-deputy head of the Research Unit "Interactions between the catestastina,...at the cerebral level" of the PRIN 2008 project "La Catestatina...brain-heart", national coordinator Prof. Tota. 2011-participant in the SILA Project. PON Research and Competitiveness 2007/2013 ASSE I Support for structural changes OB. OPERATIONAL 4.1.1.4-Enhancement of scientific and technological facilities and equipment. Action 1 Structural strengthening. 2011-2014 member of the Didactic Commission of the Degree Course in Natural Sciences, UNICAL. 2013-Winner as Scientific Responsible of a call from the Calabria Region for the funding of research grants (ARUE Program) POR CALABRIA FSE 2007/2013 – ASSE IV. 2017 to present-group for the Quality Assurance of the course of Studies in Natural and Environmental Sciences). 2019- member of the reference scientific community of the Zoological Station of Naples. 2019-winner of the "Call for n. 50 projects concerning the innovation of teaching intended for Professors and Researchers of the University of Calabria ". Holder of numerous teaching courses for the BIO/06 sector for both University of Calabria and Magna Graecia of Catanzaro. Reviewer of numerous international scientific journals. Editor and co-editor of international and textbooks. 125 publications (58 peer reviews + 67 congress participations). Total Numeber of publications: 697 (Scopus) H index: 16
EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC DEGREES 1993- Bachelor in Biological Sciences, University of Calabria 1998- PhD in Animal Biology, University of Calabria. ACADEMIC POSITION 2001- Researcher in the scientific disciplinary area BIO/06 “Comparative Anatomy and Cytology”,University of Calabria 2006-2012 Secretary for the Doctorate in Animal Biology, University of Calabria 2015-Associate Professor in the scientific-disciplinary area BIO/06 “Comparative Anatomy and Cytology”, University of Calabria. 2018-Qualified as Full Professor 05/B2 - COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND CYTOLOGY FELLOWSHIPS, QUALIFICATION AND COMMITEES 1993- Regional Fellowship for the disciplinary area “Eco-physiology”. 1995- Professional qualification as a Biologist. 1997-“Cultore della Materia”, University of Calabria 1999-post-Doctoral fellowship (Animal Biology area; D.R. n˚ 98 del 25/11/98). University of Calabria 2001-2016-Member of Italian Union of Zoology. 2001-until now scientific supervisor of Ministerial Founds ex 60%. 2001-until now member of scientific committee of the Doctorate in Animal Biology (then Doctorate School in Life Sciences) and now Doctorate in Life Sciences and Technology, University of Calabria. 2000-2005-Member of the research team for MEMOBIOMAR. MIUR "Piani di potenziamento delle rete scientifica e tecnologica, cluster 10 Ambiente marino". 2009-member of the scientific panel responsible for the evaluation exercise of the Animal Biology Doctorate at the University of Calabria. 2010-2012-vice scientific coordinator of the research unit "Cerebral cross-talking mechanisms of Catestatin and neuroreceptor systems linked to vasomotor functions.” of PRIN 2008 “Catestatin (Chromogranin A 352-372): a new molecular component responsible for the cross-talking brain-heart", national coordinator Prof. Tota. 2011- Member of the research team for SILA. PON Ricerca e competitivitá 2007/2013 Asse I Sostegno ai mutamenti strutturali OB. OPERATIVO 4.1.1.4.. Strengthening of structures and scientific plus technological equipment Action 1 structural strengthening: SILA PROJECT (Integrated System of Laboratories for the environment). 2011-2014 member of Teaching Commission of the degree in Natural Sciences, UNICAL 2013-Winner as scientific supervisor of a public announcement published by Region Calabria for Research Fellowships to be handled abroad- European Union (ARUE Program) POR CALABRIA FSE 2007/2013 – ASSE IV. 2019- member of Scientific Community of the Stazione Zoologica di Napoli. 2019- winner of the “Call for n. 50 projects concerning the innovation of teaching intended for Professors and Researchers of the University of Calabria”. 2022- President of the Evaluation Commission for the teaching assignments of the Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences of the University of Calabria “APPLICATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN NEUROTOXICOLOGY” (SSD BIO/06), for the degree course of HEALTH BIOTECHNOLOGY. 2023-Scientific coordinator of a research fellowship entitled "Study of neurobehavioral aspects and nutritional interventions in neurodevelopmental pathological events". ACADEMICAL DUTIES 1998-Teaching agreement (art. 100, lett. d, D.P.R. 382/80) for the Course of Comparative Anatomy of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Scienze MM.FF.NN. of the University of Calabria. 2001-until now member of the Scientific Committee of the Doctorate in Animal Biology (School of Doctorate in Life Sciences) now Doctorate in "Scienze della Vita", University of Calabria. 2006-member of scientific Committee for Master of first level "Microscopia applicata alle Scienze Biologiche, Mediche e Ambientali" dell'Università della Calabria. 2011-2014 member of the Didactic Commission for the degree in Natural Sciences. 2015-member of the Commission for Educational Guidance for the degree in Natural Sciences. 2017-member of the group for the Cyclic Reviewing Activity for the degree in Natural Sciences. 2018 until now-member of the group for Quality Guarantee for the degree in Natural Sciences. TEACHING ACTIVITIES 2001-2018 Regular professor of Comparative Anatomy & Cytology course for the degree of Natural Sciences, University of Calabria. 2001 until now-Scientific coordinator for the elaboration of experimental theses for Biological Sciences degree of the University of Calabria. Opposing professor for the experimental theses for Biological and Natural Sciences degrees of the University of Calabria. Member of examination and of degree commissions for the above degrees of the University of Calabria. Scientific tutor of PhD students. 2001-2003 agreement for the teaching of the course of Human Anatomy for Biological sciences of the University of Calabria. 2001-2004 Professor of "Cytology" for Biological Sciences degree of the University of Calabria. 2001-2009- professor of Comparative Anatomy Principles (Natural Sciences degree), professor of Histology (Biological Sciences degree) (DM509/99) of the University of Calabria. 2003-2006 Professor of "Applied Neurobiology" for Biological Sciences degree of the University of Calabria. 2004-2010 cycle of seminars on "Adaptation of vertebrates: evolution in relation to function. General organization of CNS and sensory organs" for PhD students of Animal Biology Doctorate at the University of Calabria. 2001-2010-Substitute teacher of the unit of Comparative Anatomy for Comparative Anatomy & Cytology course for Biotechnology Degree at Medicine and Surgery Faculty of Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro. Member of examination and degree commissions of Comparative Anatomy and Cytology for Biotechnology Degree at Medicine and Surgery Faculty of Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro. 2006 Lectures of "Cytology and Histology" for the Master of I level in "Applied Microscopy in Biological, Medical and environmental Sciences" at the University of Calabria. 2006 member of the examination commission for a public announcement for admittance at the Animal Biology Doctorate-XXII cycle. 2009-italian tutor of the research project "Molecular and functional characterization of the different AMPAR/NMDAR receptor subunits and the α GABAAR plus their interactions with monoaminergic systems in the teleost Danio rerio (zebrafish)”, which was financed by "Bonino-Pulejo" Fondation for a 12 month fellowship to be used at Prof. Panula Lab. (Biomedicine Institute and Neuroscience Center of the Helsinki University, Finland). 2013-Teaching agreement for the course of "Didactics for life Sciences, part B” for TFA course aimed to entrance examination class A060. 2014-Scientific Coordinator of the Research fellowship “Fish brain: target organ for the pesticides" European Union (ARUE Program) POR CALABRIA FSE 2007/2013 – ASSE IV – OBIETTIVO OPERATIVO M2 2014-Teaching agreement for the course of "Didactics for life Sciences, part B” for PAS course (ex special TFA) aimed to entrance examination class A060. 2014 Educational guidance activity for the classes IV and V of the Scientific Lyceum “G. Berto”, which hosted a representative group of students of the Commercial and Technic Institute “Galileo Galilei”, of the Industrial Technic Institute “Enrico Fermi” and of IIPSCT “De Filippis-Prestia” in Vibo Valentia. 2015-Educational guidance activity at the Scientific Lyceum “G. Berto”, Commercial and Technic Institute “Galileo Galilei”, IIPSCT “De Filippis-Prestia” and IIS “Morelli” in Vibo Valentia. 2016-2017 professor of the part I “Cytology and Histology” of the integrated course “Comparative Anatomy and Cytology" for the triennial degree of Biology, Unical . 2017 until now-regular professor of the course "Cyto-histology applied to biotechnologies” for the Master's degree in Biotechnologies for health. 2018-2020, professor of the part of "Comparative Anatomy" of the integrated course “Comparative Anatomy and Cytology" for the degree in Natural Sciences, Unical. 2020 until now - lecturer of the course of "Applied cyto-histology" for the master's degree course in Biological Sciences and Technologies, University of Calabria. 2021 until now - lecturer of the Comparative Anatomy module of the course of Comparative Anatomy and Cytology (three-year course of Biology)-University of Calabria. 2022 until now - lecturer of the Comparative Anatomy Cytology (Natural and Environmental Sciences)-University of Calabria. CONGRESS PARTECIPATION 1993- 55° Congress of Italian Union of Zoology,Torino 1995- XXVI National Congress of Italian Society of Endocrinology, Pisa 1995- 56° Congress of Italian Union of Zoology, Reggio Calabria 1995- Italian Society of Hospital Pharmacy, “Role of pharmacist in Europe”, Rende 1996- Eighteenth Conference of European Comparative Endocrinologists, Rouen 1996- V International Conference on Hormones, Brain and Behavior, Torino 1996- SIBioC, AIPAC E AMCLI “Evolution of quality concept in laboratory”, Vibo Valentia 1997- Beckman Analytical s.p.a.“Elettrophoresis of sieroproteins: novel methods and clinic use” Vibo Valentia 1997- Ordine Nazionale of Biologists “Application of auto control in food field: practical aspects of the hygienic problem”, Rende 1998- “58° Congress of Italian Union of Zoology”, Cattolica 1998- Nineteenth Conference of European Comparative Endocrinologists, Nijmegen 1999- Fifth International Congress of Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry, Calgary 1999- 60° Congress of Italian Union of Zoology, Pavia 2000- VI International Conference on Hormones, Brain and Behavior, Madrid 2001- 14th International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology, Sorrento 2001- 62° Congress of Italian Union of Zoology, Sanremo 2002- International School of Ethology 18th workshop: Impact of endocrine disruptors on brain development and behaviour, Erice 2002- V International hedgehog symposium, Rimini 2002- 63° Congress of Italian Union of Zoology, Unicalabria 2003- 2nd International Meeting Steroids and Nervous System, Torino 2003- 64° Congress of Italian Union of Zoology, Varese 2006- 5th Forum of European Neuroscience, Vienna 2006- IX Workshop on Apoptosis in Biology and Medicine, Parghelia 2008-6th Forum of European Neuroscience, Geneva 2010-7th Forum of European Neuroscience, Amsterdam 2012-8th Forum of European Neuroscience, Barcellona 2016-10th Forum of European Neuroscience, Copenhagen 2019-23rd European Elasmobranch Association Scientific Meeting, Rende 2023-68° Congress GEI-SIBSC, Oliveri (ME) OTHER SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES Reviewer for many international journals (eg. Toxicological Sciences; Neurotoxicology and Teratology; Peptides; Journal of Comparative Physiology – A; The European Zoological Journal; Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety; General and Comparative Endocrinology, Brain Behavior and Immunity). EDITOR AND ORGANIZER ACTIVITIES 2002-Member of the organizer committee for the 63th Congress of Italian Union of Zoology (Unical). 2007-Editor for "Evolutionary molecular strategies and plasticity" Eds. Canonaco M. & Facciolo R.M. Research SignPost. 2019-member of Scientific Committee of the 23rd European Elasmobranch Association Scientific Meeting, Rende (Unical). 2021- co-author of the university textbook “Cytology & Histology”, Curators L. Dini and N. Romano-Idelson Gnocchi. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS 1993-Gonadal and photoperiodic effects on melatonin receptors in the brain of the quail. 1996-2002 Morpho-functional evolution of the GABAA receptor system in different experimental models such as quail, rat, wild mouse and hedgehog. 1996-2001 Interaction among different neurotransmission and neuromodulation systems in Mammals. 2001- Effects of neurosteroids on subunit composition of the eteroligomeric GABAA receptor. 2002 until now- Neurotoxicant effects on different neurotransmission systems in Teleost fishes. 2005-2010- Molecular mechanisms of neuronal differentiation at different developmental stages of the pyramidal cells of the hippocampus. 2008-2012-Role of the orexinergic, glutammatergic and GABAergic systems on neurobehavioral activities of some teleosts. 2008 until now-Interaction among catestatin, neuroreceptor systems and vasomotor functions at the cerebral level. 2012-2018 Effects of pesticides (ie mancozeb) on neurobehavioral activities of marine and freshwater fishes: role of orexinergic system plus HSP90. 2016 until now-Effects of diet on the behavior activity of the hamsters: role of some factors implicated in the neuroinflammation and neuroprotection. 2019-behavioral and expression effects of molecular factor (i.e BDNF, Shank) in some brain areas of Autism experimental models. SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS 1991-2022 Prof. Marcello Canonaco, DiBest, Unical. 1993-2012-Prof. Maria Fosca Franzoni, Dept. Animal Biology, University of Torino 1993-2012-Prof. Bruno Tota, Dept. Animal Biology, University of Calabria. Prof. Marcello Maggiolini, Dept. of Pharmacy and Biology University of Calabria. Prof. Francesco Dessì-Fulgheri, Dept. Animal Biology, University of Firenze. Prof. Sandro Tripepi, Dip. Ecologia, Università della Calabria. Prof. Pertti Panula, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Helsinki. Prof. Sushil Mahata, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego. Prof Yuen Ip, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore. Prof. Shit Chew, Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education. Prof. Enrico Drioli, Technology Institute of Membranes, CNR, Rende (CS). Dott. Loredana de Bartolo, Technology Institute of Membranes, CNR, Rende (CS). Prof. Giovanni Biggio, Experimental Biology Department, section of neuroscience and center of excellence for the neurobiology of addiction, University of Cagliari-Neuroscience Institute, CNR, Monserrato, Cagliari. Prof. Enrico Sanna, Experimental Biology Department, section of neuroscience and center of excellence for the neurobiology of addiction, University of Cagliari-Neuroscience Institute, CNR, Monserrato, Cagliari. Dott. Daniela Santucci, Section of Behavioral Neuroscience , Department of Cellular Biology and Neuroscience, Advanced Institute for health care, Roma. 2015-2019 Prof. Giovanni Sindona, Department of Chemistry and chemical technologies (CCT), University of Calabria. Dott. Emilia Furia, Department of Chemistry and chemical technologies (CCT), University of Calabria. Prof. Vincenza Laforgia, Department of Biology, Section of Evolutionary and Comparative Biology, University of Naples, Federico II. Prof. Sergueï Fetissov, Neuroendocrine, Endocrine and Germinal Differentiation and Communication Laboratory, Inserm UMR1239, University of Rouen Normandie, 76000 Rouen, France. Prof. Antonino Di Lorenzo, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Section of Clinical Nutrition and Nutrigenomic, University of Roma "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy. Prof Claudia Bagni, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy; Department of Fundamental Neurosciences, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland. NUMBER OF SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 125 (58 peer-reviewed full articles + 67 congress communications) TOTAL NUMBER OF CITATIONS 697 (Scopus) H index 16
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