Education

1992 - 1999                   University of Rome “Tor Vergata”                  

Bachelor of Science in Biology (Laurea in Scienze Biologiche)

§     GPA: 105/110

§     Experimental thesis research at the Dept. of Zoology and Evolutionary Biology, Prof. Valerio Sbordoni Advisor.

§     Thesis topic: Genetic structure of the Adriatic and Ionic populations of the Palaemons Elegans shrimp: meaning of the selective behavior of some enzyme polymorphism with respect to heavy metal pollution. 

1987 - 1992                   Liceo Democrito, Roma                              

Baccalaureate of Science (High School Diploma)

§     GPA 55/60

Technical and Computer Skills

§     Experienced user of PCs, Macs and the Internet. 

§     Commonly used software: MS Word, MS Excel, Claris and Outlook.

§     Specific software for Genetic research: Genetix, Statistica, Biosys-1, NT-sys.

§     Statistical data analysis.

§     Separation of enzymes and proteins by electrophoresis.

§     Preparation of samples for electrophoresis.

Languages

§     Good verbal and written knowledge of English, native Italian speaker. 

§     Certificate of V level from “Trinity College London” in 1991.

§     Translation from English of scientific articles and texts for research purposes.

Miscellany

§     1977-1987: Gymnastics.

§     Painter and sculptor; participation in local art exhibits.

Personal

§     Date and place of birth: 14 February 1973, Roma