Tura Andrea

Biography

"Born in 1970, Andrea Tura got the Degree in Electronic Engineering (specialization in Biomedical Engineering) at the University of Bologna, in 1995. He got the PhD in Bioengineering in 1999 with a thesis on mathematical modelling and image analysis on cardiovascular fluid dynamics. He joined LADSEB-CNR in 1999 and started working on mathematical modelling applied to glucose metabolism. In 2001 he had an experience in a private Company working in the field of tele-home care of subjects with chronic diseases through proper telemedicine instruments and platforms. At the end of the same year he joined again the LADSEB-CNR (then ISIB-CNR) as established investigator. Recently, he joined IN-CNR. Currently, his activity is also in the field of continuous glucose monitoring, also through non-invasive techniques, and monitoring of glucose and sodium balance during dialysis. He is author of more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed scientific Journals, of which around 40 with primary role (first or last author). Current H-index (Google Scholar) is 33 (last checked: May 2017). Main Education and Work Experiences 1995: Degree in Electronic Engineering, Speciality in Biomedicine, at University of Bologna, Italy 1999: PhD in Bioengineering at University of Bologna, Italy 1999-2001: Temporary Investigator at LADSEB-CNR From 2001 onwards: Established Investigator of CNR (ISIB-CNR, then IN-CNR)"

Research Interest

" Mathematical models and methods for quantitative physiology and quantitative clinical tests, particularly in the field of chronic diseases, such as Type 2 Diabetes and related cardiovascular diseases. Special interest is on models of pancreatic beta-cell function and insulin sensitivity - Analysis of sequences of data, with special interest to Continuous Glucose Monitoring data (CGM) for the estimation of glycemic control and glycemic variability - Glucose monitoring through non-invasive techniques, with special focus on electro-impedance spectroscopy approach - Monitoring of glucose and sodium concentration during dialysis, through electro-impedance spectroscopy coupled with ion-exchange resins - Telemedicine for home monitoring of subjects requiring continuous, non-ending health care, based on the use of portable and wearable medical instruments"