Anfuso Carmelina Daniela

Biography

Studies and related qualifications: - Diploma of Scientific Maturity, obtained in 1986 at the "Galileo Galilei" Liceo of Catania. - Degree in Biological Sciences, obtained on March 14, 1991 with 110/110 votes and praise at the University of Catania. - Enrollment in the profession of Biologist, obtained in 1992, at the University of Catania. - Ph.D. in "Biology and Medical Biochemistry". Performed at the Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Catania. Title achieved on 12/10/1995. - School of Specialization in "Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry" - Institute of Organic Chemistry - Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - Catania. Title achieved with the vote of 70/70 and Lode (29/11/1999). Research experience in Italy and abroad - 1991-1994. Institute of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). - 1993. "PhD position", University of Alberta, Canada. "Lipid and Lipoprotein Research Group", Faculty of Medicine, directed by Prof. Dennis E. Vance. - May 1993. "Radiation Safety Course", University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. - 1998 "Post-doctoral researcher", University of London (UCL), UK Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfield Eye Hospital, directed by Prof. John Greenwood. - 1995-1999. Institute of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). Research activities related to experimental thesis: "Endothelial phospholipid metabolism in models Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). - 1993. "PhD position", University of Alberta, Canada. "Lipid and Lipoprotein Research Group", Faculty of Medicine, directed by Prof. Dennis E. Vance. - May 1993. "Radiation Safety Course", University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. - 1998 "Post-doctoral researcher", University of London (UCL), UK Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfield Eye Hospital, directed by Prof. John Greenwood. - 1995-1999. Institute of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). Research activities related to experimental thesis: "Endothelial phospholipid metabolism in models Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). - 1993. "PhD position", University of Alberta, Canada. "Lipid and Lipoprotein Research Group", Faculty of Medicine, directed by Prof. Dennis E. Vance. - May 1993. "Radiation Safety Course", University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. - 1998 "Post-doctoral researcher", University of London (UCL), UK Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfield Eye Hospital, directed by Prof. John Greenwood. - 1995-1999. Institute of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). Research activities related to experimental thesis: "Endothelial phospholipid metabolism in models Faculty of Medicine, led by Prof. Dennis E. Vance. - May 1993. "Radiation Safety Course", University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. - 1998 "Post-doctoral researcher", University of London (UCL), UK Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfield Eye Hospital, directed by Prof. John Greenwood. - 1995-1999. Institute of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). Research activities related to experimental thesis: "Endothelial phospholipid metabolism in models Faculty of Medicine, led by Prof. Dennis E. Vance. - May 1993. "Radiation Safety Course", University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. - 1998 "Post-doctoral researcher", University of London (UCL), UK Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfield Eye Hospital, directed by Prof. John Greenwood. - 1995-1999. Institute of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). Research activities related to experimental thesis: "Endothelial phospholipid metabolism in models Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). Research activities related to experimental thesis: "Endothelial phospholipid metabolism in models Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). Research activities related to experimental thesis: "Endothelial phospholipid metabolism in modelsin vivo and in vitroof cerebrovascular dysfunction. " Speaker: Prof. Mario Alberghina. - March 1, 2000 - February 28, 2001. Research Checked by the Italian Consortium for Biotechnology. Research conducted at the Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Medical Chemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). - 1 March 2001 - 31 August 2004. Research carried out at the Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Medical Chemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). - September 1, 2004 - August 31, 2006 Biennial check for the collaboration with the research instituted by the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). Research activities carried out at the Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Medical Chemistry and Molecular Biology, - 1 September 2007 - 30 August 2009. Two-year check for the collaboration with the research instituted by the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). Research conducted at the Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Medical Chemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (University of Catania). -18 January 2011: Suitable resulted in the competition for Associate Professor (Scientific Sector BIO / 10), organized by the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Salerno (OJ 4 a special series n. 54 of 11/07/2008 - 1 tosession 2008) - Decree no. 148 of the Magnificent Rector of the University of Salerno - - March 14, 2014 to today: Associate Professor - SSD BIO / 10 (Biochemistry), Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Medicine, University of Catania. Didactic activity - AA 2007-2008. Teaching at Master Level II "Molecular Techniques and Imaging for Bio-Medicine", activated by the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Catania. The training commitment was related to the didactic module "Analytical Biotechnologies". - AA 2008-2009. Biochemistry Teaching in the Degree Course in "Cardiovascular and Cardiovascular Physiopathology Techniques" - Faculty of Medicine - University of Catania - AA 2009-2010. 

Research Interest

Modifications of phospholipid metabolism due to oxidative stress. Comparative Biochemistry on enzymes of phospholipid metabolism in an evolutionary model of the nervous system. Intracellular CTP enzyme location: phosphocinol cytidyltransferase. In vivo transport studies through hematopoietic and hematopoietic barriers. Design of in vivo and in vitro models for the study of hematopoietic and hematopoietic barriers. Role of enzymatic isoforms of phospholipase A 2 (PLA 2 ) and upstream signaling in the mediation of cerebral and retinal tumor angiogenesis processes. Molecular correlations within the VEGF / PLA 2 s / COX-2 axis . Studies on anti-angiogenic, synthetic and natural molecules. Bacterial infections, hematopoietic / retinal barrier, angiogenesis: correlation. Diabetic retinopathy and retinal angiogenesis. Cell adhesion studies on biocompatible surfaces. Intracellular signaling studies on melanoma and human retinoblastoma lines.