Panza Elisabetta
Pharmacology Researcher
Department of Pharmacy
University Federico II
Italy
Biography
15/05/2013 - today Full- time researcher (Article 24 c.3-a L. 240/10) BIO / 14 PHARMACOLOGY, at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II 2010-2014 Specialization in Hospital Pharmacy , obtained at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II on 12/01/2015. Voting: 50/50 and praise . Title of thesis: "The use of expired patent medicines, generics and biosimilari as an indispensable resource for the sustainability of the public health service. The experience of ASL NA2 NORD. " Speaker: Prof. Giuseppe Cirino 31/05/2012 - 14/07/2012 Winner of an occasional performance assignment to support research activities funded by the PRIN project entitled " Study of molecular mechanisms and the role of chemokines at the basis of the neuropathic effect resulting in transplantation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) into a murine peripheral neuropathy model "of 45 days. (Scientific Director Prof. Angela Ianaro) 01/08/2009 - 28/02/2011 Winner of a grant search lasting 19 months entitled "Effects of antioxidant phytochemical indicaxanthina of oxidative stress induced in beta-thalassemic red cells. Research on new treatments in beta-thalassemia-supporting therapy. "University of Palermo, Department of Pharmacodynamic Toxicology and Biology 10 / 2008-09 / 2009 Scholarship for post-lauream research on the subject : "Training, research and deepening on pharmacovigilance issues". Scientific Responsible: Prof. Maurizio Tagliatatela 02 / 08-09 / 08 Co-ordinated and Continuous Collaborative Agreement (University of Molise) under the research project on "Cooperation in the preparation of staff training activities involved in the Pharmacovigilance Project and dissemination of Problems of Pharmacovigilance " Scientific Responsible: Prof. Maurizio Tagliatatela October 2008 Eleventh Core Course for CRA . Clinical Research Methodology and Good Clinical Practice Standards (Varenna October 13-17, 2008). 2004 -2007 Doctoral Program in Neuroscience at the Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Naples University Federico II on 15/02/08. Coordinator : Prof. Lucio Annunziato. Title of thesis: "Current-M (IKM) regulates the release of neurotransmitters from isolated synaptic terminations: morphological, biochemical and pharmacological evidence." Teacher: Prof. Maurizio Taglialatela December 2004 Exceeding State Exam for Qualification for Pharmacist Profession. 29/7/2004 Degree Program in Pharmacy at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Naples Federico II. Voting: 110/110 and praise . Thesis title: "Cannabis, cannabinoids and intestinal function". Speaker: Prof. Nicola Mascolo 1999 Scientific Maturity at the "Filippo Silvestri" High School in Portici (NA).
Research Interest
- Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity of active substances of natural origin and synthesis with particular reference to the role played by "pro-inflammatory" transcription factors (NF-kB, STAT3) in order to identify possible new pharmacological targets in therapy of cancer. - Study of the involvement of hydrogen sulphide gasotrasmitter (H2S) in inflammatory processes and melanoma pathogenesis. - MicroRNA expression and function studies in the development and progression of melanoma.
Publications
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Preclinical evaluation of the urokinase receptor-derived peptide UPARANT as an anti-inflammatory drug
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Nociceptor plasticity: A closer look
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The Hydrogen Sulfide Releasing Molecule Acetyl Deacylasadisulfide Inhibits Metastatic Melanoma