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PERSONAL INFORMATION	Federica Chiellini +39-050-2219333 federica.chiellini@unipi.it Sex female \| Date of birth 27/06/1969 \| Nationality Italian
POSITION	Associate Professor of Industrial Chemistry University of Pisa (Pisa, Italy) Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry Via G. Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa (Italy)
WORK EXPERIENCE
December 2007-December 2014	Assistant Professor of Industrial Chemistry Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa (Italy) Coordination of Research Activity Didactic activity – Responsible for the courses of Industrial Biotecnology, Polymers for the Bioindustries, Biomaterials and Biochip in Biology and Biomaterials Science for the Master Degree in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry and Molecular Biotechnology – University of Pisa
September 2006 –December 2007	INSTM Researcher Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa (Italy) Research activity performed in the framework of EC funded projects and National research projects
November 2004-March 2006	Senior Researcher Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa (Italy) Research activity performedin the framework of EC funded projects and National research projects
January 2001-October 2004	Post-Doc Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa (Italy) Research activity performed in the framework of the 5th Framework Thematic Programme project TATLYS – “A New Biocompatible Nanoparticle Delivery System for Targeted Release of Fibrinolytic Drugs”
June 1996 – October 1997	INSTM Fellowship Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa (Italy) Research activity performed in the framework of the Brite/Euram II Programme “Bioerodible–Biodegradable Polymeric Matrices for Targeted Protein Drug Release”
August 1995 – March 1996	Human Capital and Mobility Fellowship Department of Biochemistry, University of Ghent, Ghent, (Belgium) Cell culture and molecular biology
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
January 12, 2001	PhD in Biomaterials University of Pisa/University of Trento Italy Synthesis and Chemical-Biological Characterization of New Polymeric Materials Designed for Tissue Engineering Applications
February 2000-July 2000	Visiting Scientist Department of Material Science and Engineering – School of Chemical Engineering – Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, (USA) Study of biomaterials/cell interactions. Pattering of hydrogels and micro/nanofabrication
November 1997-December 2000	PhD Student in Biomaterials Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa (Italy) Polymer synthesis and characterization. Development of hydrogels for tissue engineering. Biological evaluation of polymeric materials for biomedical applications
July 21, 1994	Master Degree in Biological Science (110/100 cum laude) University of Pisa, Pisa (Italy) Cell and developmental biology
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Publications Presentations Projects Conferences Seminars Honours and awards Memberships References Citations Courses Certifications	Author or co-author of more than 180 publications in international peer-review journals and 10 book chapters, 11 patent applications and more than 50 presentations in national and international conferences. Bibliometric indicators related to publications based on Scopus Elsevier abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: Author H-index: 37 (Source Scopus – May 2019) Number of documents: 194 Number of citations: 5725 Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers and acts currently as peer-reviewer for the main journals related to polymer science and biomaterials such as Acta Biomaterialia, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering Biomacromolecules, Carbohydrate Polymers, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, e-Polymers, European Polymer Journal, Expert Opinion in Drug Delivery, Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents, Folia Microbiologica, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, Journal of Biomaterials Science: Polymer Edition, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part A, Journal of Controlled Release, Journal of Nanobiotechnology, Journal of Polymers, Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Journal of Theoretical Biology, Macromolecular Bioscience, Macromolecules, Medicinal Research Reviews, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Research, RCS Advances. Member of the EXPERTISSUES EEIG – European Institute of Excellence for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Member of ENMAT – European Network of Materials Research Centres Project evaluator for several national and international funding bodies such as FIRB 2013– MIUR (Italia); Bando Premi alla Ricerca Giovani Ricercatori e Ricerca Avanzata – Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia (Italia) (2013, 2015); FRM Fondation Recherche Medicale (France)(2012); AXA Research Fund “Post-doctoral fellowships 2012” (Italy)(2012); BSF United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (Israel) (2011, 2014); EPFL – Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (Switzerland) (2011); FNP Foundation for Polish Science (Poland) (2010; 2016; 2017); Icelandic Research Fund – (Iceland) (2015, 2017) Member of the Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM) and coordinator of the INSTM Reference Center on Biomaterials. Member of the Scientific Committee of LMPE – Laboratory of Ecocompatible Polymeric Mateirals, an Italian start-up and spin-off to INSTM Co-coordinator of the working group Pharmaceutical and Biotechnologies for the AIRI (Italian Association of Industrial Research) publication entitled Priority Technologies for Industry (X Edition) Member of the International Scientific Advisory Committee of the 24^th Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium (BIOMED2019) – 17-20 October 2019, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey. Coordinator in national or international funded projects INSTM/PRISMA 2004 (2005-2007) “Materials Science and Cell Biology at Interface:Micro/nanostructured Materials and Cell Functionality”- Project National Coordinator EC/FP6 (2008-2009) “NATCOM – Natural Scaffold Materials for Cell Comfort; Integrated Project within the NoE EXPERTISSUES N.NMP3-CT-2004-500283 – Project Local Coordinator Tuscany Region POR CREO FESR- REOSS “New bioactive polymeric scaffolds for bone regeneration in dentistry applications”.(2012-2015). Local Research Unit Coordinator Tuscany Region POR CREO FESR- IG_NG “Development of polymeric matrices based on natural polymer for the purification of immunoglobulins”. Research Unit Coordinator European Eranet+ project BI-TRE “Biophotonic technologies for Tissue Repair” (2014-2016). Scientific Responsible as subcontractor. Tuscany Region POR CReo FESR 2007-2013 “Multidisciplinary Industrial Development of Multifunctional Nanostructured Materials – SYNERGY”- Scientific Responsible as Subcontractor for the development of micro/nanostructured polymeric systems based on renewable polymers for food and cosmetic applications. Tuscany Region RSI 2014 – POR FESR 2014/2020 Materiali Compositi, Polimeri Per Termoformatura E Trattamenti Nanostrutturati Per L’innovazione Prestazionale Del Prodotto Camper” – TRAVEL (2016-2019) Research Unit Coordinator. Tuscany Region RSI 2014 – POR FESR 2014/2020, “Sviluppo di sistemi micro/nanostrutturati a base di polimeri di origine naturale per l’ottenimento di sostanze funzionali attive per i settori alimentare, cosmetico e tessile” NanoBioAlgae (2016-2018) Research Unit Coordinator and Scientific Responsible of the Project Participation in Research Projects Funded by EU ANIMPOL GA-245084 “Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Olive Oil Mills Wastewater” HYANJI SCAFFOLD – EU/FP7 Marie Curie IRSES (International Research Staff Exchange Scheme) on “Hyaluronan-Based Injectable Material for Tissue Engineering” – SKINTREAT NMP-2007-3.1-2 “Novel approaches for the development of customized skin treatments and services”. NANOTHER NMP-2007-4.0-4 “Integration of novel NANOparticle based technology for THERapeutics and diagnosis of different types of cancer” BIOPAL QLK5-CT-2002-02431 “Algae as raw material for production of bioplastics and biocomposites contributing to sustainable development of European coastal regions” DENTALOPT G5RD-CT-2001-00554 “Low Shrinkage Materials for Dental and Ofthalmic Applications” EXPERTISSUES NMP3-CT-2004-500283 “Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Tissue Engineering of Bone and Cartilage using Second Generation Biomimetic Scaffolds” TATLYS G5RD-CT-2000-0294 “A New Biocompatioble Nanoparticle Delivery System For Targeted Release of Fibrinolytic Drugs” BIOFLEX Renew QLK5-CT-1999-01355 “Biocompatible Flexible Polymer Alloys Based on Polyesters from Renewable for Mass Consumer Application Involving Contact with Human Fluid and Tissues Brite/Euram II Programme “Bioerodible–Biodegradable Polymeric Matrices for Targeted Protein Drug Release” Participation in Research Projects Funded MIUR PRIN 2000 National Program on “Bioactive Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Application” PRIN 2001 National Program on “Integrated interdisciplinary design of biologically active systems for biological and pharmaceutical applications” PRIN 2002 – National Program on “Novel Nanosized Polymeric Systems for the Administration of Macromolecular Drugs in Advanced Pharmacological and Tissue Engineering Technologies” PRIN 2006 – “Bioactive Polymeric Materials for Applications in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine” Participation in Research Projects Funded by Tuscany Region Nanostructured fibrin-based materials for the promotion of angiogenesis”-BIOSURGERY (2009-2011) “Nanostructure Self-assembling systems for the regenerative therapy of ischemic tissue” (2011-2013) Participation in Research Projects Funded by the University of Pisa PRA 2016-50 “Multifunctional Materials” (2016-2017) PRA 2018 –23 “Multifunctional Materials” (2018-2020) Invited Oral Presentation to Peer-reviewed International Conference and Advanced Schools “Polymeric Materials in Tissue Engineering” INSTM – III Materials Science and Technology Meeting 2001, Trento (Italy) “Cell Interactions with Biomaterials” – Workshop on Functionalised Synthetic Polymers & Biopolymers – Chairman of European Research Councils’ Chemistry Committees (CERC 3) 2002, Vaalbeek (Belgium) “Biology in Materials Science: Cell and Biomaterials-“ SkiHut 2003 Cornell University Ithaca NY (USA) “Bioerodible/bioeliminable Polymeric Nanoconstructs for the Controlled and Targeted Release of Active Agents ” EPF 2007, European Polymer Congress, July 2007 Portoroz (Slovenia) Biocompatible Polymeric Nanoconstructs for Drug Delivery and Tissue engineering Applications–ICONSAT 2008 International Conference on Nanoscience & Technology Convention Center – Chennai Trade Center February 27-29 2008 Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India) Chemical-Physical Evaluation of DEHP release from endotracheal tubes – Advanced school on Neonatology and Beyond. Brindisi , Italy. May 14 2011 Di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate Leakage from Endotracheal Tubes After Application in High Risk Newborns: A Chemical-Physical Investigation – MEDICAL DEVICE POLYMERS 2011 International Conference of Polymer Materials andProcessing Technology for the Medical Device Manufacturing Industry 7-9 June, 2011 Cologne (Germany), Biomedical Applications of Nanotechnology: The New Frontier of Nanomedicine for a Personalized and Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy of Diseases – Symposium on Nanomaterials: new opportunities for medicine and new challenges for toxicity assessment” Italian Section of the European Environmental Mutagen Society. September 29, 2011 Parma (Italy) DEHP Alternatives in NICU – LIFE-EDESIA Kick Off Meeting. October 14, 2013 Rome (Italy) Polymeric nanoparticles for the controlled delivery of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs): a versatile tool for the development of new therapeutics against microbial infections – AMBA 2014 Advanced Materials for Biomedical Applications, November 18-21, 2014 Ghent (Belgium). Processing of Natural Polymer for Cancer Biology – Advanced materials for biomedical applications 2014 – winter school, November 19, 2014 Ghent (Belgium) “Customized Approaches for the Biomedical Application of Polymers” European Polymer Foundation Congress 2015, Dresda (Germania) 21-26 June 2015 (keynote speaker) F. Chiellini “Polysaccharides from Sustainable and Renewable Resources: A Versatile Class of Materials for Biomedical Applications” Biomed 2015, 21st International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, Antalya (Turchia) 22-24 October 2015 (keynote speaker) F Chiellini “ Multi-scale Polymeric Construct as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering” RIS 3- Biotechnology European Workshop, Bratislava (Slovakia) 4-6- September 2017. F Chiellini “ Polysaccharides from sustainable and renewable resources: a versatile class of materials for biomedical applications” MIPOL 2018- Milan Polymer Days, Milan (Italy) 14-16 February 2018 (keynote speaker) Prizes and Awards F. Chiellini,F. Petrucci and E. Ranucci “Polymeric Hydrogels in Drug Release” FBPS International Symposium on Frontiers in Biomedical Polymers, May 23-27, Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan (1999) – “Travel Award” for best scientific contribution P.Ferruti, S. Bianchi, E. Ranucci, F. Chiellini “Novel Poly(amidoamine)-Based Hydrogels Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering“ 2nd International Conference on Tissue Engineering Crete (Greece) May 22-27 (2005) Travel Award for best scientific contribution