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1. TITOLI

1. ALTRI TITOLI

1. ATTIVITÀ DIDATTICA, DI DIDATTICA INTEGRATIVA E DI SERVIZIO AGLI STUDENTI

1. ATTIVITÀ DIDATTICA IN CORSI DI ALTA FORMAZIONE (Scuole di Specializzazione e Corsi di formazione)

• Effetto della combinazione medetomidina-ketamina sulla produzione lacrimale in gatti sani (Correlatore) (AA. 2011/2012)
• Uso topico di lisina e lattoferrina nella cheratocongiuntivite herpetica del gatto (Correlatore) (AA. 2011/2012) Dott.ssa Teresa Scopitteri
• Epatite di Rubarth associata a parvovirosi in un cucciolo (Correlatore) (AA. 2014/2015)
• Rianimazione con ridotto volume di fluidi (LFVR) nello shock: studio preliminare in otto gatti (Correlatore) (AA. 2014/2015) Dott.ssa Franziska Brozio
• Plasma ricco in piastrine (Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP): dalla preparazione e conservazione all’uso clinico negli animali d’affezione. Esperienze personali (Correlatore) (2014/2015) Dott.ssa Giusy Vaccaro
• Prova di tolleranza al glucosio durante il periodo di transizione nella bovina: effetto su alcuni parametri metabolici. (Correlatore) (AA. 2014/2015) Dott.ssa Stefania Signorelli
• Metodi diagnostici a confronto in cani con lesioni oculari associate ad infezione da Leishmania infantum (Correlatore) (AA. 2015/2016) Dott.ssa Antonia M.G. Pontorno
• Filariosi sottocutanea del cane: una zoonosi sottovalutata. Studio preliminare sull’effetto microfilaricida della milbemicina ossima in cani con infestazione naturale da Dirofilaria repens (Correlatore) (AA. 2015/2016) Dott.ssa Maria Chiara Marchese
• Secrezione lacrimale nel cane: valutazione comparativa di alcuni protocolli anestesiologici tramite Schirmer Tear Test 1 (STT 1) (Relatore) (AA. 2015-2016) Dott. Rosario Paci
• Studio comparativo sull’aritmia respiratoria sinusale: cane, cavallo e uomo a confronto (Correlatore) (AA. 2017/2018) Dott.ssa Giulia Pinto
• Valutazione degli effetti dell’agopuntura su alcuni indicatori di stress in cavalli sottoposti a trasporto ed esercizio fisico (Correlatore) (AA. 2017/2018). Dott. Antonino Placa
• L’albumina umana (HSA) nel paziente critico: considerazioni personali in gatti ipoalbuminemici (Correlatore) (A.A. 2018/2019) Dott.ssa Irene Spata
• Insufficienza renale acuta nel cane: valutazione di alcuni casi clinici (Correlatore) (A.A. 2018-2019) Dott.ssa Federica Donato
• Determinazione della parasitemia in cani naturalmente infetti da Leishmania infantum (Correlatore) (A.A. 2018/2019) Dott. Marco Tabbì
• Encefalitozoon cuniculi: esperienze personali su una zoonosi emergente (Correlatore) (A.A. 2018/2019) Dott.ssa Margherita Minutoli
• Effetti di alcuni anestetici generali sulla produzione lacrimale nel cane (A.A. 2019/2020) (Correlatore) Dott.ssa Licia Pizzoni
• Peritonite infettive felina (FIP) nell’era del COVID 19: esperienze personali su un caso clinico (Correlatore) (A.A. 2019-2020) Dott.ssa Maria Francesca Mauriello
• Il paziente grave e la sepsi: esperienze personali in cani ricoverati in terapia intensiva (ICU) (Correlatore) (A.A. 2019/2020) Dott.ssa Martina Porcino
• Un singolare caso di parassitosi intraoculare in un pony: aspetti clinici. (Relatore) (A.A. 2019/2020) Dott.ssa Giulia Cardile

• Patogeni responsabili di mastite endemica in Sicilia ed efficacia in vitro di alcune molecole antibiotiche. (Relatore) (S.S. in FISIOPATOLOGIA DELLA RIPRODUZIONE DEGLI ANIMALI DOMESTICI AA 2014-2015).
• Trattamento dei difetti spontanei cronici dell’epitelio corneale nel cane: esperienze personali. (Relatore) (S.S. in PATOLOGIA E CLINICA DEGLI ANIMALI D’AFFEZIONE A.A. 2019/2020 AA 2015-2016).
• Effetto antisecretivo lacrimale di acepromazina/tiletamina-zolazepam e medetomidina/butorfanolo nel cane. (Relatore) (S.S. in PATOLOGIA E CLINICA DEGLI ANIMALI D’AFFEZIONE A.A. 2019/2020 AA 2015-2016).
• “Ansia, stress, fobie: Parametri ematologici ed endocrini nel Gatto in situazioni ambientali differenti” (Relatore) (S.S. in PATOLOGIA E CLINICA DEGLI ANIMALI D’AFFEZIONE A.A. 2019/2020 AA. 2015-2016).
• Lesioni oculari da CAV 1 in un cucciolo: esperienze personali (Relatore) (S.S. in PATOLOGIA E CLINICA DEGLI ANIMALI D’AFFEZIONE A.A. 2019/2020)
• Fibroadenomatosi mammaria: aspetti clinico-terapeutici in una gatta gravida (Relatore) (S.S. in FISIOPATOLOGIA DELLA RIPRODUZIONE DEGLI ANIMALI DOMESTICI A.A. 2019/2020)

1. PARTECIPAZIONI AD ATTIVITÀ ISTITUZIONALI

• Commissione esaminatrice degli Esami di profitto per gli insegnamenti afferenti al SSD VET/08 (Corsi di Laurea e Scuole di Specializzazione).
• Commissione per gli Esami di Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale.
• Commissione per gli Esami di Diploma di Specializzazione.
• Commissione esaminatrice per gli Esami di accesso al Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Medicina Veterinaria.

1. ATTIVITÀ CLINICO-ASSISTENZIALE

• Attività Clinica: tale attività, oltre a garantire gli impegni didattici previsti dal tirocinio formativo dello studente, ha riguardato l’attività clinico-assistenziale finalizzata alla didattica clinica e teorico-pratica nell’ambito delle discipline del SSD VET/08; è stata condotta in modo continuativo garantendo 2 turni giornalieri di circa 5 ore, a cadenza settimanale.
• Inoltre, l’attività clinica ha previsto l’espletamento di visite cliniche specialistiche in campo oftalmologico su animali da compagnia (cane-gatto e cavallo).

1. INCARICHI PRESSO OSPEDALE VETERINARIO DIDATTICO

1. PARTECIPAZIONE IN QUALITÀ DI RELATORE A CONVEGNI SU INVITO:

• 2001        Relazione su invito: "L'animale co-terapeuta: nuovi orizzonti zooantropologici" durante il Convegno "Pet Therapy - Una strategia socio-sanitaria", Nicotera (VV), 10 Febbraio 2001.
• 2002        Relazione su invito: "Valutazione comparata nella scelta dell'animale in terapia riabilitativa" durante il Workshop Interdisciplinare dal titolo: "Pet Therapy e riabilitazione: aspetti clinici e prospettive gnoseologiche", presso l'Università degli Studi "La Sapienza", Roma (Italia), 5 Aprile 2002.
• 2002        Relazione su invito: "Il medico veterinario e la scelta dell'animale co-terapeuta" durante la Giornata di Studio dal titolo: "Pet Therapy, strategie terapeutiche nella riabilitazione con gli animali domestici", organizzata dall'Azienda U.S.L. 1 Agrigento - Unità Operativa Educazione alla Salute Distretto Sanitario di Base Agrigento, 14 Dicembre 2002.
• 2005        Relazione su invito: "Ruolo del medico veterinario nella Pet Therapy” durante il Seminario "Pet Therapy. nuove strategie di intervento", organizzata dall'Università degli Studi di Messina, 13 Aprile 2005.
• 2005        Relazione su invito: "Semiologia oculare e quadri clinici del segmento anteriore negli equini" durante le giornate di studio dal titolo: "Problematiche sanitarie di maggiore interesse negli equidi" organizzato dall'Università degli Studi di Messina, Scuola di Specializzazione in "Sanità animale, allevamento e produzioni zootecniche", 26-28 Maggio 2005.
• 2005        Relazione su invito: "Il ruolo del medico veterinario nelle terapie assistite con gli animali" durante il Corso di Formazione in Pet Therapy: terapia assistita con gli animali" organizzato dall'Ordine dei Medici Veterinari della Provincia di Brindisi, 28-29 Ottobre 2005.
• 2005        Relazione su invito: "Ruolo del medico veterinario" durante il Corso di formazione in Pet Therapy per insegnanti di sostegno, organizzata dall'Università degli Studi di Messina e dal Centro di Pet Therapy (Messina), 4-5 Novembre 2005.
• 2006        Relazione su invito: "La clinica dell'apparato oculare nell'asino" durante l'evento formativo dal titolo " L'asino all'attenzione della comunità scientifica e del territorio", organizzato dall'Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia presso l'Università degli Studi di Messina, 26-27 Maggio 2006.
• 2007        Relazione su invito: "Il ruolo del Medico Veterinario nella Pet Therapy" durante il Convegno dal titolo: Pet Therapy: nuove frontiere della medicina, organizzato dalla Regione Calabria e Azienda Sanitaria n°8 – VV, 9 Giugno 2007.
• 2009        Relazione su invito: “Ulcera corneale: dall’eziologia alla terapia” e “Uveite: aspetti eziopatogenetici, clinici e terapeutici” durante il Seminario di Oftalmologia - Oculopatie di comune riscontro nel cane: patogenesi e strategie d’intervento, organizzato dalla Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria – Università di Messina, 22 Maggio 2009.

1. PARTECIPAZIONE IN QUALITÀ DI RELATORE A CORSI DI FORMAZIONE SU INVITO:

• 11/2020 Relazione dal titolo: “Esigenze gestionali e di management dell'asino adibito agli IAA”, nell’ambito del Corso per Coadiutore dell’asino autorizzato dalla Regione Sicilia, Assessorato della Salute
• 11/2020 Relazione dal titolo: “Monitoraggio durante il setting e ruolo del coadiutore”, nell’ambito del Corso Base per Medico Veterinario IAA
•  11/2020 Relazione dal titolo: “Protocolli idoneità sanitaria del gatto e del coniglio adibiti agli IAA”, nell’ambito del Corso Base per Medico Veterinario IAA
• 11/2020 Relazione dal titolo: “Esigenze e caratteristiche etologiche del gatto e del coniglio negli IAA”, nell’ambito del Corso Base per Medico Veterinario IAA

1. PARTECIPAZIONE IN QUALITÀ DI RELATORE A CONGRESSI:

• 2001        XXVI Congresso Società Oftalmologica Siciliana (SOSI), Taormina 22/24 Febbraio 2001. Titolo della relazione: “Lesioni oculari in Lama pacos”.

• 2001        XXV Congresso Società Oftalmologica Siciliana (SOSI), Taormina 22/24 Febbraio 2001. Titolo della relazione: “Semeiologia oculare nell’alpaca (Lama pacos): tonometria e secrezione lacrimale”

• 2002        XXVII Convegno S.O.Si. (Società Oftalmologia Siciliana): “La Cornea”, Trapani 21-23 febbraio 2002. Titolo della relazione: “Lesioni oculari nel cavallo atleta: incidenza all’interno di un ippodromo”  

• 2002        X Congresso Internazionale della Federazione Mediterranea di Sanità e Produzione dei Ruminanti (FeMeSPRum), Tunisi 22-24 settembre 2002. Titolo della relazione: “Protidogramma del secreto lacrimale di capre d’angora”.

• 2002        27th World Veterinary Congress, Tunis, 25-29 Settembre 2002. Titolo della relazione: “Endoscopy of the lacrimal system in the dog and cat: preliminary study”.

• 2003        XXVIII Convegno della S.O.Si. (Società Oftalmologica Siciliana): “Il nervo Ottico”, Catania 20-22 febbraio 2003. Titolo della relazione: “Atrofia dell’iride in corso di leishmaniosi canina”.

• 2003        XXXV Congresso della Società italiana di Buiatria (S.I.B.), Altavilla Vicentina (VI) 15/17 Maggio 2003. Titolo della relazione: “Elettroferogramma lacrimale nel bovino”

• 2003        LVII Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana Scienze Veterinarie (S.I.S.Vet.), Ischia (Na) 25-27 settembre 2003. Titolo della relazione: “Pigmentazione corneale primaria in cuccioli di Carlino”.

• 2003        8th Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 15-17 October, 2003. Titolo della relazione: “Evaluation of the IOP in the athlete horse”.

• 2004        XXIX Congresso Società Oftalmologica Siciliana (S.O.Si.), Taormina 19-21 febbraio 2004. Titolo della relazione: “Applicazione dell’ecocolordoppler in oftalmologia felina: indagini preliminari”

• 2004        LVIII Congresso Nazionale SISVET, Grado, 2004. Titolo della relazione: Valutazione della cortisolemia in cani “co-terapeuti”.

• 2004        XXXVI Congresso della Società Italiana di Buiatria (S.I.B.), Salsomaggiore (PR) 6-8 maggio 2004. Titolo della relazione: “Bovini esposti a campi elettromagnetici (CEM): alterazione del segmento oculare anteriore”

• 2005        LIX Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana delle Scienze Veterinarie (S.I.S.VET.), Viareggio 21-24 settembre 2005. Titolo della relazione: “Tomografia a coerenza ottica (OCT) nel cane e nel gatto: aspetti morfostrutturali e reperti clinici del fundus”

• 2006        XIV Congreso Internacional de la Federacion Mediterranea de Sanidad y Produccion de Rumiantes (FeMeSPRum), Lugo- Santiago de Compostela, 12-15 Luglio 2006. Titolo della relazione: “Analisi chimica dell’umore acqueo nella specie ovina: valutazione comparativa con campioni positivi per Brucella spp. (Real Time PCR)”.

• 2006        LX Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana delle Scienze Veterinarie (S.I.S.VET.), Terrasini, 27-30 settembre 2006. Titolo della relazione: “Cani co-terapeuti: monitoraggio Holter, cortisolemia e reazioni emozionali”.

• 2007        LXI Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana delle Scienze Veterinarie (S.I.S.VET.), Salsomaggiore, 26-29 settembre 2007. Titolo della relazione: “Patologie del fundus nel cane: Valutazione HRA e OCT”.

• 2008        LXII Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana delle Scienze Veterinarie (S.I.S.VET.), San Benedetto del Tronto, 24-26 settembre 2008. Titolo della relazione: “Oculopatie nella leishmaniosi canina: valutazione di 48 casi”.

• 2009        XVII International Congress of Mediterranean Federation of Health and Production of Ruminants (Fe.Me.S.P.Rum.). Perugia (Italy), 27-30 Maggio 2009, Titolo della relazione: “Chemical analisys of the aqueous humor in ruminants: comparative evaluation in bovine and ovine”.

• 2018        LXXII Congress SISVet & I Congress SICLIM-Vet, 20-22 June 2018, Turin, titolo della relazione: “USE OF CONTRAST-ENHANCED ULTRASOUND FOR ASSESSMENT OF NODULAR LYMPHOID HYPERPLASIA (NLH) IN CANINE SPLEEN”

1. ATTIVITÀ DI FORMAZIONE

1. ATTIVITÀ ORGANIZZATIVE

• Ha partecipato attivamente alla realizzazione del Centro di Pet Therapy dell’Università di Messina e ha collaborato alle attività dello stesso.

• Collabora al coordinamento della Scuola di Specializzazione in “Patologia e Clinica degli Animali d’Affezione” dell’Università di Messina dal 2011; dal 2017 ricopre il ruolo di Segretario della Scuola.

• Componente del Comitato Organizzatore dei Corsi di Perfezionamento e del Master in “Pet Therapy: attività e terapia assistita con animali”, organizzati presso l’Università degli Studi di Messina dal 2000 ad oggi.

• Dal 2018 partecipa all’attività del “CENTRO SPECIALIZZATO UNIVERSITARIO PER GLI INTERVENTI ASSISTITI CON GLI ANIMALI”, in qualità di medico veterinario esperto in terapie assistite con animali.

1. COMPETENZE TECNICO-SCIENTIFICHE

• In ambito clinico ha acquisito adeguate competenze relative all’applicazione delle tecniche impiegate nel pronto soccorso e terapia intensiva del cane e del gatto per la gestione delle emergenze nell’Ospedale Veterinario.

• Nell’ambito dell’oftalmologia veterinaria ha acquisito competenze relative all’applicazione di strumenti diagnostici innovativi, quali ecografia ed ecocolordoppler, elettroretinografia, endoscopia delle vie lacrimali, tomografia a coerenza ottica (OCT), e all’applicazione di protocolli terapeutici sperimentali.

• Nell’ambito delle attività assistite con animali (IAA) ha acquisito competenze relative a standardizzazione di protocolli operativi per il controllo sanitario e comportamentale degli animali impiegati nei programmi di IAA. Ha preso l’idoneità per la figura di “Medico Veterinario esperto in IAA” da parte del Centro di Referenza Nazionale per gli interventi assistiti con gli animali (CRN IAA).

1. ATTIVITÀ SCIENTIFICA

• Indagini epidemiologiche e valutazioni cliniche e terapeutiche delle malattie infettive e parassitarie negli animali da reddito e da compagnia, con particolare riferimento agli aspetti zoonosici e alle malattie da vettore;
• Descrizione di casi clinici di medicina interna;
• Diagnostica clinica, diagnostica per immagini e diagnostica di laboratorio;
• Oftalmologia;
• Medicina d’urgenza e terapia intensiva;
• Risvolti applicativi dell’animale come coterapeuta nel trattamento di alcune patologie dell’uomo.

1. Collaborazioni scientifiche:

1. Dott.sa Angela Palumbo Piccionello, Scuola di Scienze Mediche Veterinarie Università degli Studi di Camerino, Italia;
2. dott.ssa Alessandra Torina, Centro di Referenza Nazionale per Anaplasma, Babesia, Rickettsia e Theileria (C.R.A.Ba.R.T.), Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia “A Mirri”;
3. dott. Fabrizio Vitale, Responsabile del Centro di Referenza Nazionale per le Leishmaniosi (C.R.E.Na.L.), Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia “A Mirri”;
4. dott.ssa Annalisa Guercio, Direttore dell’Area Diagnostica Virologica, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia “A Mirri”.
5. Prof. Daniele Bruschetta, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, odontoiatriche e delle immagini morfologiche e funzionali - Università di Messina.
6. Prof. Giulio Guido Aiudi, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria– Università degli Studi di Bari.
7. Prof. Francesco Staffieri, Dipartimento Dell'Emergenza E Dei Trapianti Di Organi (Deto) – Università degli Studi di Bari.

1. Attività di referee

• Trends in Tropical Medicine, già Revista do instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo
• Veterinary Medicine-Open Journal (VMOJ) Openventio Publishers
• BMC Veterinary Research
• American Journal of Veterinary Research
• Topics in Companion animal medicine
• Animals
• Veterinary Sciences
• Ciencia Rural

• Animals
• Archives on Veterinary Science and Technology

1. Progetti di ricerca:

• PRA Giovani Ricercatori (2000) - Erosione epiteliale corneale felina: aspetti eziopatogenetici ed indicazioni terapeutiche”, con un finanziamento assegnato di £.6.500.000.

• Vincitore del Finanziamento annuale individuale delle attività base di ricerca FFABR (2017): finanziamento assegnato 3.000 €.

• Vincitore del Finanziamento annuale individuale delle attività base di ricerca FFABR 2020 II Edizione: finanziamento assegnato 1.500 €.

• 2000        Progetto ORDINARIO; Area Scientifico Disciplinare principale: 07. Titolo del programma di ricerca: “Pet therapy in pazienti con deficit motori ed intellettivi gravi o gravissimi”. Responsabile Scientifico dell'Unità di Ricerca: Prof. PUGLIESE Antonio.
• 2001        Progetto ORDINARIO; Area Scientifico Disciplinare principale: 07. Titolo del programma di ricerca: “Morbo di lyme nel cane: rilievi clinico-epidemiologici e terapeutici”. Responsabile Scientifico dell'Unità di Ricerca: Prof. PUGLIESE Antonio.
• 2002        Progetto ORDINARIO; Area Scientifico Disciplinare principale: 07. Titolo del programma di ricerca: "Valutazione delle proteine lacrimali in cani affetti da leishmaniosi" GIUDICE Elisabetta
• 2003        Progetto ORDINARIO; Area Scientifico Disciplinare principale: 07 - Scienze agrarie e veterinarie. Titolo del programma di ricerca: “Valutazioni morfo-funzionali e nosologiche dell'apparato oculare nel bufalo mediterraneo (Bubalus bubalis)”. Responsabile Scientifico dell'Unità di Ricerca: Prof. PUGLIESE Antonio.
• 2004        Progetto ORDINARIO; Area Scientifico Disciplinare principale: 07 - Scienze agrarie e veterinarie. Titolo del programma di ricerca: "Il cane come sentinella delle malattie trasmesse da zecche". Responsabile Scientifico dell'Unità di Ricerca: GIUDICE Elisabetta
• 2005        Progetto ORDINARIO; Area Scientifico Disciplinare principale: 07 - Scienze agrarie e veterinarie. Titolo del programma di ricerca: “Tomografia a coerenza ottica (OCT) nel cane e nel gatto: aspetti morfo-strutturali e reperti clinici del fundus”. Responsabile Scientifico dell'Unità di Ricerca: Prof. PUGLIESE Antonio.
• 2006-2007           Progetto ORDINARIO; Area Scientifico Disciplinare principale: 07 - Scienze agrarie e veterinarie. Titolo del programma di ricerca: "Studio di metodi diagnostici e applicazione di protocolli terapeutici nelle oculopatie da Leishmania sp. nel cane" Responsabile Scientifico dell'Unità di Ricerca: GIUDICE Elisabetta.
• 2008-2009           Progetto ORDINARIO; Area Scientifico Disciplinare principale: 07 - Scienze agrarie e veterinarie. Titolo del programma di ricerca: "Indagine clinico-epidemiologica in cani di un'area endemica per vector-borne diseases (CVBDs)". Responsabile Scientifico dell'Unità di Ricerca: GIUDICE Elisabetta.

• 2021   Componente del Progetto PSR (Programma di Sviluppo Rurale) Sicilia 2014-2020, Misura 10 Pagamenti agro-climatico-ambientali. Operazione 10.2.b – Conservazione delle risorse genetiche animali in agricoltura (D.D.G. n. 1585 del 27/05/2020), dal titolo “SICILGERMOBANK – Recupero e conservazione del Germoplasma animale siciliano a rischio di erosione genetica”. Il progetto è stato finanziato per un importo di Euro 750.000.

1. Pubblicazioni Scientifiche

1. Pubblicazioni su riviste ISI: 59

1. Clock gene per 2 daily rhythm: Correlation with the serum level of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) in goat and horse. Giannetto, C., Arfuso, F., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Piccione, G. Journal of Thermal Biology, 2021, 97, 102891.
2. Four unusual cases of congenital forelimb malformations in dogs. Di Pietro, S., Rapisarda, G., Cicero, L., Angileri, V., Morabito, S., Cassata, G., Macrì, F. Animals, 11(3), article number 813, pp.1-12, 2021.
3. Modulation of serum protein electrophoretic pattern and leukocyte population in horses vaccinated against west Nile virus. Arfuso, F., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Piccione, G., Giannetto, C. Animals, 11(2), article number 477, pp.1–9, 2021.
4. Dexmedetomidine and tear production: Evaluation in dogs as spontaneous model for ocular surface disorders. Di Pietro, S., Giannetto, C., Falcone, A., Piccione, G., Congiu, F., Staffieri, F., Giudice, E. Veterinary Sciences, 8(2), article number 28, pp.1–9, 2021.
5. Evaluation of bone healing using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in non-operative treatment of tibial fracture in a puppy dog. Macrì, F., Angileri, V., Russo, T., Russo, M.T., Tabbì, M., Di Pietro, S. Animals, 11(2), article number 284, pp.1-7, 2021.
6. Protein Hydrolysates from Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) Waste: In vitro and in vivo biological activities. Giannetto, Esposito, E., Lanza, M., Oliva, S., Riolo, K., Di Pietro, S., Abbate, J.M., Briguglio, G., Cassata, G., Cicero, L., Macrì, F. , Marine Drugs 18(2):2020, Article number 86.
7. Leptospira interrogans serogroup Sejroe serovar Hardjo in aborting cows: two herd cases in Sicily (Italy). Grippi, F; Giudice, E; Di Pietro, S, Sciacca, C; Santangelo, F ; Galluzzo, P; Barreca, S; Guercio, A . JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH, 64 (1): 73-78, 2020.
8. Antibacterial and repellent activities of hypericum perfoliatum (St. John’s wort) on different bacterial strains and anatomical tissues of ovine and bovine species. Giudice, E., Giannetto, C., Crinò, C., Salerno, G., Arfuso, F., Rizzo, M., Giarratana, F., Falcone, A., Di Pietro, S. Large Animal Review, 26 (6), 337-340, 2020.
9. Parasitemia and its daily variation in canine leishmaniasis. Di Pietro, S., Crinò, C., Falcone, A., Crupi, R., Francaviglia, F., Vitale, F., Giudice, E. Parasitology Research, 119(10), 3541-3548, 2020.
10. Clinical findings in degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in ten dogs—A pilot study on the analgesic activity of tramadol and gabapentin. Giudice, E., Crinò, C., Barillaro, G., Crupi, R., Macrì, F., Viganò, F., Di Pietro, S. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 33: 7-15, 2019.
11. Use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for assessment of nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) in canine spleen. Mangano, C., Macrì, F., Di Pietro, S., Pugliese, M., Santoro, S., Iannelli, N.M., Mazzullo, G., Crupi, R., De Majo, M. BMC Veterinary Research 15(1):196, 2019.
12. Quantitative evaluation of canine urinary bladder transitional cell carcinoma using contrast enhanced ultrasonography. Macrì, F., Di Pietro, S., Mangano, C., Pugliese, M., Mazzullo, G., Iannelli, N. M., Angileri, V., Morabito S., De Majo M. BMC Veterinary Research 14:84, 2018.
13. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound evaluation of testicular interstitial cell tumours in conscious nonsedated dogs. Quartuccio, M., Mangano, C., Macri, F., Rizzo, M., Di Pietro, S., Pugliese, M., Mazzullo, G., Cristarella, S., De Majo M. Veterinarni Medicina, 63 (03):125–130, 2018.
14. Investigation on canine parvovirus circulation in dogs from Sicily (Italy) by biomolecular assay. Purpari, G., Mira, F., Di Bella, S., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E., Guercio, A. Acta Veterinaria-Beograd 68 (1), 80-94, 2018.
15. Outbreak of ―Winter Dysentery (Bovine Coronavirus, BCoV) infection in dairy cows housed in a farm in Sicily. Purpari, G., Giudice, E., Antoci, F., Di Pietro, S., Barreca, S., Macaluso, G., Di Bella, S., Mira, F., Gucciardi, F., Cannella, V., Dimarco, P., Lavazza, A., Crino', C., Guercio A. Large Animals Review 24:59-62, 2018.
16. Postoperative pain in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy: Comparison of the analgesic activity of buprenorphine and tramadol. Giudice, E., Barillaro, G., Crinò, C., Alaimo, A., Macrì, F., Di Pietro S. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 19:45-49, 2017.
17. Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure with hemoptysis in a dog exposed to copper sulfate powder. Giudice, E., Crinò, C., Lanzafame, P., Viganò, Fabio, Macrì, F., Di Pietro, S. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine 32:36–40, 2017.
18. Evaluation of pericardial effusion in dogs and successful treatment using a hemodialysis fistula needle: a retrospective study. Celona, B., Crinò, C., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine 32:72–75, 2017.
19. Renal amyloidosis associated with Kartagener syndrome in a dog. Celona, B., Crinò, C., Bruno, C., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine 32:61–65, 2017.
20. Lipid and lipoprotein profile changes in newborn calves in response to the perinatal period. Arfuso, F., Fazio, F., Panzera, M., Giannetto, C., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E., Piccione, G. Acta Veterinaria Beograd 67(1):25-32, 2017.
21. A rare case of partial paraxial radial hemimelia in a puppy: a case report. Macrì, F., Di Pietro, S., Palumbo Piccionello, A., Rapisarda, G., Lanteri, G., Angileri, V., Marino F. Veterinarni Medicina, 62 (12):681–684, 2017.
22. Evaluation of wound healing activity of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perfoliatum) in horses. Giudice, E., Crinò, C., Salerno, G., Rizzo, M., Levanti, M., Di Pietro, S. Comparative Clinical Pathology 26 (3):611-615, 2017.
23. Serum lipid profile modification related to polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in thoroughbred horses. Monteverde, V., Congiu, F., Vazzana, I., Dara, S., Di Pietro, S., Piccione G. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 45(1):615-618, 2017.
24. Different training schedules influence platelet aggregation in show jumping horses. Giannetto, C., Arfuso, F., Fazio, F., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Bruschetta, D., Piccione, G. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 20(1):149-154, 2017.
25. Cortisol levels and leukocyte population values in transported and exercised horses after acupuncture needle stimulation. Rizzo, M., Arfuso, F., Giannetto, C., Giudice, E., Longo, F., Di Pietro, S., Piccione, G. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 18(1):e101, 2017.
26. Lipid and lipoprotein profile changes in dairy cows in response to late pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Arfuso, F., Fazio, F., Levanti, M., Rizzo, M., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E., Piccione, G. Archives of Animal Breeding, 59(4):429-434, 2016.
27. Effects of size and location of regions of interest examined by use of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography on renal perfusion variables of dogs. Macri, F., Di Pietro, S., Liotta, L., Palumbo Piccionello, A., Pugliese, M., De Majo, M. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 77(8):868-875, 2016.
28. Application of a combined global positioning and heart rate monitoring system in jumper horses during an official competition - a preliminary study. Bazzano, M., Giudice, E., Rizzo, M., Congiu, F., Zumbo, A., Arfuso, F., Di Pietro, S., Bruschetta, D., Piccione, G. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica 64(2): 189-200, 2016.
29. Prevalence, type, and prognosis of ocular lesions in shelter and owned-client dogs naturally infected by Leishmania infantum. Di Pietro, S., Bosco, V.R.F., Crinò, C., Francaviglia, F.,Giudice, E. Veterinary World 9(6):633-637, 2016.
30. The Dynamics of Serum Lipid and Lipoprotein Profiles in Growing Foals. Arfuso, F., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Quartuccio, M., Giannetto, C., Piccione, G. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 40:1-5, 2016.
31. Effects of a medetomidine-ketamine combination on Schirmer tear test I results of clinically normal cats. Di Pietro, S., Macrì, F., Bonarrigo, T., Giudice, E., Palumbo Piccionello, A., Pugliese, A. American Journal of Veterinary Research 77(3):310-314, 2016.
32. Comparison of tear production and intraocular pressure in domestic and wild ruminants. Di Pietro, S., Passantino, A., Crino, C., Rizzo, M., Giannetto, C., Giudice, E. Large Animal Review, 22(1):39-42, 2016.
33. Hypoadrenocorticism in a young dwarf cat - case report. Giudice, E., Macrì, F., Crinò, C., Viganò, F., Di Pietro, S. Veterinarski Arhiv, 86(4):591-600, 2016.
34. Shearing induces secondary biomarkers responses of thermal stress in sheep. Casella, S., Giudice, E., Passantino, A., Zumbo, A., Di Pietro, S., Piccione, G. Animal Science Papers and Reports, 34(1):73-80, 2016.
35. Influence of omega-3 in standardbred horse: haematological parameters, Monteverde, V., Congiu, F., Vazzana, I., Dara, S., Guttadauro, S., Di Pietro, S., Giannetto, C., Piccione, G. Annals Of Animal Science,16 (1):145-154, 2016.
36. Variability of electrophoretic protein profile in Quarter Horses during reining trials. Piccione, G., Rizzo, M., Di Pietro, S., Niutta, P., Giudice, E. Veterinarski Arhiv, 85(5):493-500, 2015.
37. Reference values for intraocular pressure and Schirmer tear test in healthy wild European mouflons (Ovis orientalis musimon). Di Pietro, S.; Pugliese, A.; Macciotta, L.; Pugliese, M. Large Animal Review, 21(4):173-176, 2015.
38. Platelet aggregation percentage increased in healthy broodmares during the peripartum. Bazzano, M., Arfuso, F., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Piccione, G. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(7):573-576 , 2015.
39. Study on outbreak of Neospora caninum-associated abortion in dairy cows in Calabria (Southern Italy). Di Pietro, S., De Domenico, A., Rizzo, M., Crino, C., Lucifora, G., Giudice, E. Large Animal Review, 21(2):69-72, 2015.
40. Doppler ultrasonographic estimation of ocular resistive and pulsatility indices in normal unsedated cows. Di Pietro, S., Macrì, F., Palumbo Piccionello, A., Ragusa, M., De Majo, M., Pugliese, M. Large Animals Review, 21:235-237, 2015.
41. Effects of formalin preservation on eye lens of bogue, Boops boops (Linnaeus, 1758): comparison of direct (post-fixation) vs ultrasound (true) measurements. Macri, F.; Passantino, A.; Di Pietro, S.; Ruscica, D.; Sfacteria, A.; De Stefano, C.; Bottari, T. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 31(2): 393-394, 2015.
42. Serum total proteins and related electrophoretic fractions in growing foals. Quartuccio, M., Arfuso, F., Giannetto, C., Giudice, E.; Di Pietro, S.; Piccione, G. Archiv Fur Tierzucht-Archives of Animal Breeding, 58, Article Number: UNSP 123, 2015.
43. Age-Related Developmental Clotting Profile and Platelet Aggregation in Foals Over the First Month of Life. Piccione, G., Arfuso, F., Quartuccio, M., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(2):89-94, 2015.
44. Doppler Ultrasonographic Estimation of Renal Resistive Index in Horse: Comparison Between Left and Right Kidneys. Macrì, F., Pugliese, M., Di Pietro, S., Coco, M.A., Liotta, L., Niutta, P.P., Nardi, S., Quartuccio, M., Lanteri, G., Palumbo Piccionello, A. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(2):111-115, 2015.
45. Leukocyte modifications during the first month after foaling in mares and their newborn foals. Piccione, G.; Rizzo, M.; Arfuso, F.; Giannetto, C.; Di Pietro, S.; Bazzano, M.; Quartuccio, M. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 18(3):621-625, 2015.
46. Auto-inoculation of blood for tick control in infested sheep. Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Suraci, A., Rizzo, M., Torina, A., Niutta, P.P. Large Animal Review, 20(6):265-268, 2014.
47. A Molecular Survey of Rickettsia felis in Fleas from Cats and Dogs in Sicily (Southern Italy). Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Alaimo, A., Blanda, V., Lelli, R., Francaviglia, F., Caracappa, S., Torina, A. PLOS ONE, 9(9), Article Number: e106820, 2014.
48. Adult of Dirofilaria repens in a dog with recurrent multiple subcutaneous nodular lesions. Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Gaglio, G., Di Giacomo, L., Bazzano, M., Mazzullo, G. Parasitology Research, 113(2):711-716, 2014.
49. Congenital absence of humerus with preaxial terminal longitudinal hemimelia and hypoplasia of the scapula in a dog: a case report. Macrì, F., Rapisarda, G., Lanteri, G., Di Pietro, S., Auriemma, E., Marino, F. Veterinarni Medicina, 59(10):506-510, 2014.
50. Retrograde positive contrast urethrocystography of the fish urogenital system. Macrì, F., Passantino, A., Pugliese, M.,; Di Pietro, S., Zaccone, D., Giorgianni, P., Bonfiglio, R., Marino, F. Scientific World Journal, Article Number: 384165, 2014.
51. Comparison of daily distribution of rest/activity in companion cats and dogs. Piccione, G., Marafioti, S., Giannetto, C., Di Pietro, S., Quartuccio, M., Fazio, F. Biological Rhythm Research, 45(4):615-623, 2014.
52. Platelet rich plasma intralesional injection as bedside therapy for tendinitis in athletic horse. Bazzano, M., Piccione, G., Giannetto, C., Tosto, F., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E., Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 41 Article Number: 1145, 2013.
53. Anatomical evaluation of the organs in the red swamp crayfish, Procambarus clarkii, by diagnostic ultrasound examination. Macrì, F., Di Pietro, S., Bonfiglio, R., De Stefano, C., Giorgianni, P., Bottari, T. Journal of Crustacean Biology, 33(4):586-589, 2013.
54. Clinical features of normal buffalo eye (Bubalus bubalis): reference ranges. Di Pietro, S.; Pugliese, M.; Pugliese, A. Large Animal Review, 18(6):299-304, 2012.
55. Clinical and diagnostic patterns of leishmaniasis in the dog. Pugliese, A., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E. Veterinary Research Communications, 30(Supplement: 1):39-43, 2006.
56. OCT in the dog and cat: Morpho-structural patterns and clinical features of the fundus. Pugliese, A., Trombetta, C. J., Bonanno, G., Freno, M.C., Nasso, S.; Di Pietro, S. Veterinary Research Communications, 30(Supplement: 1):313-315, 2006.
57. Clinical nutrition in gerontology: chronic renal disorders of the dog and cat. Pugliese, A; Gruppillo, A; Di Pietro, S. Veterinary Research Communications, 29(Supplement: 2):57-63, 2005.
58. Doppler evaluation of the ophthalmic vasculature in the Beagle: normal values. Britti, D., Di Pietro, S., Russo, M., Pugliese, A., De Majo, M. Veterinary Research Communications, 27(Supplement:1):373-376, 2003.
59. Clinical findings associated with Borrelia burgdorferi infection in the dog. Giudice, E., Domina, F., Britti, D., Di Pietro, S., Pugliese, A. Veterinary Research Communications, 27(Supplement:1):767-770, 2003.

1. Abstract su riviste internazionali ISI: 1

1. Period and point prevalence of ocular lesions in canine leishmaniosis. Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E., Bosco, V.R.F., Pugliese, A. Veterinary Ophthalmology, 17(1):E4–E15, 2014.

1. Pubblicazioni su riviste internazionali non ISI: 4

1. Platelet Rich Plasma Eye Drops: preparation, storage and clinical use in dogs and cats. Preliminary results. Di Pietro, S., Crinò, C., Arfuso, F., Paci, R., Vaccaro, G., Giudice, E. Archives of Veterinary Science and Technology AVST: 104, 2017.
2. Homeopathic treatment with a Complex of Cina9 CH and Colocynthis CH in horses naturally infected with intestinal Strongyles. Monteverde, V., Rizzo, M., Arfuso, F., Crinò, C., Gaglio, G., Di Pietro, S., Briguglio, G., Bonasoro, I., Giudice E. Archives of Veterinary Science and Technology AVST: 201, 2017.
3. Serological and Molecular Investigations of Babesia Microti in Dogs from Southern Italy. Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Blanda, V., Bosco, V. R. F., Lelli, R., Torina, A. Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology 6:6, 2015.
4. Vital parameters in newborn thoroughbred foals during the first week of life. Bazzano, M., Giudice, E., Di Pietro S., Piccione G. International Journal of Anesthesiology Research, 2:27-30, 2014.

Curriculum

 
 
 
CURRICULUM VITAE
 
 
 
Personal information
 
SIMONA DI PIETRO born in MESSINA, 13/02/1973 resident in MESSINA (ME) 98123, via INDUSTRIALE 148
C.F.: DPTSMN73B53F158Q
Italian nationality
Phone: +39 3383791163 (mobile), 090-3503509 (office)
e-mail: dipietros@unime.it
certified mail: simona.dipietro@pec.me.fnovi.it
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. QUALIFICATIONS
 
July 1991             HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA (grade 48/60) at the Francesco Maurolico School in Messina.
 
February 1998     Degree in Veterinary Medicine (grade 110/110 with honors) at the University of Messina.
 
 
March 2002         PhD in "Veterinary Ophthalmology" at the University of Messina. Experimental thesis entitled: "Ultrasound in veterinary ophthalmology: echocolordoppler investigations in dogs".
 
2002-2005           Tutor of  Veterinary Therapy, SSD VET / 08 (Veterinary Medicine).
 
2002-2006           Scholarship for research in “Veterinary Ophthalmology”, with the research entitled: “Uveitis in dogs and cats. Etiopathogenetic study, diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches "
 
2006-2009           Tutor of Veterinary Ophthalmology, SSD VET / 08 (Veterinary Medicine).
 
2007-2009           POST-hoc in "VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY", with a research topic on "Application of electroretinography (ERG) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) in the study of retinal lesions in dogs and cats".
 
2011-2018           RESEARCHER type A (Article 1 paragraph 14, Law 230/05) full-time, for the SSD VET / 08 - Veterinary Medicine at the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Messina.
 
03 April 2018      NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC QUALIFICATION for the position of Associate Professor in the sector 07 / H4 Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacology.
 
Dec 28, 2018       RESEARCHER type B (Senior Researcher art. 24, paragraph 3 letter b; Law 30 Dec 2010 n. 240) full-time, for the SSD VET / 08 - Veterinary Medicine at the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Messina.
 
1. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
Nov 1998             QUALIFICATION as a Veterinarian at the University of Messina
 
June 1999            ENROLLMENT in the Professional Order of Veterinary Doctors of the Province of Messina (no. 386)
 
Sept 2001             PARTICIPATION in the Training program of Ophthalmology II, European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS), Toulose / France.
 
Jan 2019              VETERINARY DOCTOR EXPERT IN IAA (Assisted interventions with animals): eligibility obtained at the IAA National Reference Center on 15/01/2019 (IZS Venezie prot. N. 0000691/2019).
 
1. EDUCATIONAL, SUPPLEMENTARY TEACHING AND STUDENT SERVICE ACTIVITIES
 
3.1 TEACHING ACTIVITIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES (Post-lauream Schools and Training Courses)
 
 
2001-2002           LECTURER of Clinica Bovina, at the Post-lauream School of "ANIMAL HEALTH, BREEDING AND ANIMAL PRODUCTION". University of Messina.
 
2003-2004           LECTURER of Veterinary Ophthalmology, at the Post-lauream School of "BOVINE CLINIC". University of Messina - University Consortium of Caltanissetta.
 
2004-2005           LECTURER of Clinica Bovina, at the Post-lauream School of"ANIMAL HEALTH, BREEDING AND ANIMAL PRODUCTION". University of Messina.
 
2004-2006           UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL EXERCISER SSD VET / 08. Private Law Contract for Theoretical-Practical Exercises for 4th and 5th year students of the degree course in Veterinary Medicine (47 / S) at the the University of Messina.
 
2005-2006           LECTURER of Veterinary Ophthalmology, at the Post-lauream School of "BOVINE CLINIC". University of Messina - University Consortium of Caltanissetta.
 
2001-2002           LECTURER at the I Post-lauream COURSE IN "PET THERAPY: ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY", established at the University of Messina
 
2006-2007           LECTURER at the II Post-lauream COURSE IN "PET THERAPY: ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY", established at the University of Messina
 
2009-2010           LECTURER at the III Post-lauream COURSE IN "PET THERAPY: ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY", established at the University of Messina
 
2011-2012           LECTURER at the IV Post-lauream COURSE IN "PET THERAPY: ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY", established at the University of Messina
 
2013-2014           LECTURER at the Master in “Pet Therapy - Animal Assisted Activity and Therapy”, Center of Pet Therapy - University of Messina.
 
Oct. 2019             LECTURER, as a veterinarian expert in IAA, at the Advanced Course in IAA, held in Troina, at the Oasi Maria SS. Onlus I.R.C.C.S. - Troina
 
2019-2020           LECTURER, as a Veterinarian expert in IAA, at the basic course for Veterinarian in the IAA, University Specialized Center for Assisted Interventions with Animals, University of Messina.
 
Nov. 2020            LECTURER, as a veterinarian expert in IAA, at the basic course for donkey coadjutor in the IAA, Equitato Onlus Association in synergy with the Specialized University Center for Assisted Interventions with Animals, University of Messina.
 
 
 
3.2 TEACHING ACTIVITIES
 
TEACHINGS
 
2011-2012           PROFESSOR at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Public Health, University of Messina.
 
Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine LM-42 - Exercises of Infectious Diseases (12 hours)
 
Degree Class 47 / S - VET / 08 Internship in the field of clinical assistance (60 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in "Pathology and clinic of pets" - Behavioral Medicine (1 CFU = 7 hours)
 
2012-2013           PROFESSOR at the Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
Degree class 47 / S - Internship VET / 08 V year (50 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in "Pathophysiology of Reproduction of Domestic Animals" -Pharmacology and toxicology of the reproductive function of domestic animals (1 CFU = 7 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in "Pathology and clinic of pets" - Ophthalmology (1 CFU = 7 hours)
 
 
2013-2014           PROFESSOR at the Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42) - VET / 08 Internship: Cattle (1 CFU = 25 hours); Pets (1 CFU = 25 hours)
Postgraduate School in "Pathophysiology of Reproduction of Domestic Animals" - Pharmacology and toxicology of the reproductive function of domestic animals "(2 CFU = 14 hours);
 
Postgraduate School in "Pathology and clinic of pets" - Ophthalmology (1 CFU = 7 hours); Behavioral Medicine (1 CFU = 7 hours); Pharmacology (3 CFU = 21 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in: "Food Inspection" Large animal Semeiology: 7 hours; Large animal Internal medicine: 7 hours
 
PhD Course in Veterinary Sciences - XXIX cycle - Clinical Medical Methods (8 hours); Horse emergency medicine (10 hours).
 
2014-2015           PROFESSOR at the Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42) - VET / 08 Internship: Pets: 25 hours;  Equine internship: 25 hours.
 
Postgraduate School in: "Pathology and clinic of pets" - Nephrology and urology of pets: 7 hours.
 
PhD Course in: "Veterinary Sciences - XXX Cycle" - Clinical Medical Methods: 8 hours; Horse emergency medicine: 10 hours
 
2015-2016           PROFESSOR at the Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42 - VET / 08 Internship - Pets: 50 hours; Equine: 25 hours.
 
Postgraduate School in: "Pathology and clinic of pets" - Ophthalmology (1 CFU = 7 hours), Behavioral Medicine (1 CFU = 7 hours), Pharmacology (3 CFU = 7 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in "Breeding, hygiene, pathology of aquatic species and control of derived products" - Therapy (2 CFU = 14 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in: "Food Inspection" – Large animal Semeiology: 7 hours, Large animal Internal Medicine: 7 hours
 
PhD Course in: "Veterinary Sciences - XXXI Cycle" - "Medical Clinical Methods", Curriculum Clinical Sciences - (8 hours); "Emergency medicine for the horse": 10 hours
 
2016/2017           PROFESSOR at the Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42): VET / 08 Internship: Pets: 50 hours; Equine: 50 hours.
 
PhD Course in: "Veterinary Sciences - XXXII Cycle" - Clinical Medical Methods: 8 hours.
 
2017/2018           PROFESSOR at the Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42): VET / 08 Internship: Pets: 25 hours; Equine: 50 hours; VET / 05 Internship - Management of infected animals: 25 hours
 
PhD Course in: "Veterinary Sciences - XXXIII Cycle" - Clinical Medical Methods: 8 hours.
 
Postgraduate School in: "Food Inspection" - Large animal Semeiology: 7 hours; Large animal Internal medicine: 7 hours
 
Postgraduate School in "Breeding, hygiene, pathology of aquatic species and control of derived products" - Therapy (2 CFU = 14 hours); Aquatic species pharmacology and toxicology (2 CFU: 14 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in: "Pathology and clinic of pets" - Behavioral Medicine (1 CFU = 7 hours); Ophthalmology (1 CFU = 7 hours)
 
2018/2019           PROFESSOR at the Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42): VET / 08 Internship: Pets: 50 hours; Equine: 50 hours; VET / 05 Internship - Management of infected animals: 25 hours
 
PhD Course in: "Veterinary Sciences - XXXIII Cycle"- Clinical Medical Methods: 8 hours.
 
Postgraduate School in "Pathophysiology of Reproduction of Domestic Animals"; Pharmacology and toxicology of the reproductive function of domestic animals "(2 CFU = 14 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in: "Pathology and clinic of pets" - Behavioral Medicine (1 CFU = 7 hours)
 
2019/2020           PROFESSOR at the Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42): VET / 08 Internship - Pets: 75 hours; Equine: 50 hours; VET / 05 Internship - Management of infected animals: 25 hours
 
PhD Course in: "Veterinary Sciences - XXXIII Cycle" - Medical Clinical Methods Module B: 3 hours, curriculum "Veterinary Clinical sciences".
 
Postgraduate School in "Pathophysiology of Reproduction of Domestic Animals" - Pharmacology and toxicology of the reproductive function of domestic animals "(2 CFU = 14 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in "Breeding, hygiene, pathology of aquatic species and control of derived products" - Therapy (2 CFU = 14 hours); Aquatic species pharmacology and toxicology (2 CFU: 14 hours); Pharmaco-toxicology of residues (1 CFU = 7 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in: "Pathology and clinic of pets" - Behavioral Medicine (1 CFU = 7 hours); Ophthalmology (1 CFU = 7 hours); Nephrology and urology (1 CFU = 7 hours)
 
2020/2021           PROFESSOR at the Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42): Veterinary Medical Therapy: 2 CFU; VET / 08 Internship - Pets: 75 hours; VET / 08 internship - Solipedi internship: 50 hours; VET / 05 Internship - Management of infected animals: 25 hours.
 
PhD Course in: "Veterinary Sciences - XXXIII Cycle" - Medical Clinical Methods - Module B: 3 hours, Curriculum "Veterinary Clinical Sciences".
 
Postgraduate School in "Pathophysiology of Reproduction of Domestic Animals" -Pharmacology and toxicology of the reproductive function of domestic animals "(2 CFU = 12 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in: "Pathology and clinic of pets" - Behavioral Medicine (1 CFU = 7 hours); Ophthalmology (1 CFU = 7 hours); Nephrology and urology (1 CFU = 7 hours)
 
Postgraduate School in "Food Inspection" – Large animal semeiology (1 CFU = 6 hours), Large animal internal medicine (1 CFU = 6 hours)
 
3.3. ADDITIONAL TEACHING AND STUDENT SERVICE ACTIVITIES
 
She supported students in the preparation of the clinical practice test as part of the examination of "Veterinary Internal Medicine and Veterinary Forensic Medicine".
 
She assisted students in the realization of theses in the Degree Course of Veterinary Medicine (LM42) and postgraduates in the Veterinary Schools established at the University of Messina.
 
3.3.1. ACTIVITIES of Thesis Tutor / Co-Tutor:
 
Starting from the 2011/2012 academic year, he has been supervisor of n. 2 degree thesis in the Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine, at the University of Messina, and co-supervisor of n. 17 degree theses, as shown below:
 
2011-2021
• Effect of the medetomidine-ketamine combination on tear production in healthy cats (Co-rapporteur) (2011/2012)
• Topical use of lysine and lactoferrin in herpetic keratoconjunctivitis in cats (Co-rapporteur) (2011/2012)
• Rubarth's hepatitis associated with parvo in a puppy (Co- Tutor) (AA. 2014/2015)
• Limited fluid volume resuscitation (LFVR) in shock: preliminary study in eight cats (Co- Tutor) (2014/2015)
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): from preparation and storage to clinical use in pets. Personal experiences (Co- Tutor) (2014/2015)
• Glucose tolerance test during the transition period in the cow: effect on some metabolic parameters. (Co- Tutor) (2014/2015)
• Comparison of diagnostic methods in dogs with eye lesions associated with Leishmania infantum infection (Co- Tutor) (2015/2016)
• Subcutaneous filariasis in dogs: an underestimated zoonosis. Preliminary study on the microfilaricidal effect of milbemycin oxime in dogs with natural infestation by Dirofilaria repens (Co- Tutor) (2015/2016)
• Tear secretion in dogs: comparative evaluation of some anesthetic protocols using Schirmer Tear Test 1 (STT 1) (Tutor) (AA. 2015-2016)
• Comparative study on respiratory sinus arrhythmia: dog, horse and man compared (Co- Tutor) (2017/2018)
• Evaluation of the effects of acupuncture on some stress indicators in horses subjected to transport and physical exercise (Co- Tutor) (2017/2018).
• Human albumin (HSA) in critically ill patients: personal considerations in hypoalbuminemic cats (Co- Tutor) (2018/2019)
• Acute renal failure in dogs: evaluation of some clinical cases (Co- Tutor) (2018-2019)
• Determination of parasitemia in dogs naturally infected with Leishmania infantum (Co- Tutor) (2018/2019)
• Encephalitozoon cuniculi: personal experiences on an emerging zoonosis (Co- Tutor) (2018/2019)
• Effects of some general anesthetics on tear production in dogs (2019/2020) (Co- Tutor)
• Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in the era of COVID 19: personal experiences on a clinical case (Co- Tutor) (2019-2020)
• The serious patient and sepsis: personal experiences in dogs admitted to intensive care (ICU) (Co-Tutor) (2019/2020)
• A singular case of intraocular parasitosis in a pony: clinical aspects. (Tutor) (2019/2020)
 
3.3.2 ACTIVITIES of Advisor and Co-Advisor of Specialization Thesis
 
Starting from the 2014/2015, she has been supervisor of n. 6 postgraduate theses within the Veterinary postgraduate Schools established at the University of Messina, as shown below:
 
2014-2021
• Pathogens responsible for endemic mastitis in Sicily and in vitro efficacy of some antibiotic molecules. (Tutor) (P.S. in PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OF THE REPRODUCTION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 2014-2015).
• Treatment of chronic spontaneous defects of the corneal epithelium in dogs: personal experiences. (Tutor) (P.S. in PATHOLOGY AND CLINIC OF PET ANIMALS, 2015-2016).
• Tear antisecretory effect of acepromazine / tiletamine-zolazepam and medetomidine / butorphanol in dogs. (Tutor) (P.S. in PATHOLOGY AND CLINIC OF PET ANIMALS, 2015-2016).
• "Anxiety, stress, phobias: haematological and endocrine parameters in cats in different environmental situations" (Tutor) (P.S. in PATHOLOGY AND PET ANIMALS 2015-2016).
• Ocular lesions from CAV 1 in a puppy: personal experiences (Tutor) (P.S. in PATHOLOGY AND CLINIC OF PET ANIMALS, 2019/2020)
• Mammary fibroadenomatosis: clinical-therapeutic aspects in a pregnant cat (Speaker) (P.S. in PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OF PET REPRODUCTION, 2019/2020)
 
3.3.3. Tutor of PhD thesis
 
- Tutor of Dr. Marco Tabbì, PhD student of the 34th cycle of the PhD Course of Veterinary Sciences established at the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Messina.
 
3.3.4.- Student tutors
 
- She was students Tutor from 2016/2017 to date.
 
1. INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES
 
from 2011 to 2012 MEMBER of the Council of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - University of Messina.
 
from 2011 to 2012 MEMBER of the Board of the Veterinary Public Health Department - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - University of Messina.
 
from 2011 to 2012 MEMBER of the Board of Degree Course 47 / S - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - University of Messina.
 
from 2013 to 2021 MEMBER of the LM-42 Degree Course Council - Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
from 2011 to 2021 MEMBER of the Council of the Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
from 2011 to 2021 MEMBER of the Board of the Postgraduate School in "Pathology and Clinic of Pet Animals" - Department of Veterinary Public Health - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
from 2012 to 2021 MEMBER of the Board of the Postgraduate School in "Physiopathology of reproduction of domestic animals", Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
from 2013 to 2021 MEMBER of the Board of the PhD School in "Veterinary Sciences" - Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
2013 - 2020 COMPONENT of the Commission for the admission competition to the Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42) Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
from 2015 to 2021 MEMBER of the Board of the Postgraduate School in "Breeding, hygiene, pathology of aquatic species and control of derived products", Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
from 2015 to 2017 MEMBER of the Scientific Technical Committee of the Pet Therapy Center, University of Messina.
 
from 2016 to 2021 MEMBER of the Board of the Postgraduate School "Food Inspection", Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
2011-2021 MEMBER of the following commissions:
• Commission for the exams related to SSD VET / 08 disciplines (Degree Courses and Postgraduate Schools).
• Commission for Degree Course Exams.
• Commission for the Postgraduate Course Exams.
• Commission for the admission to the Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine.
 
2013, 2014, 2016, 2018-2021 MEMBER of the Commission for the final exams and title of specialist at the Postgraduate School in "Pathology and Clinic of Pet Animals" - Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
2015-2018 COMPONENT Commission for the evaluation of the requests of private veterinary clinics to stipulate agreements for the development of the training activity relating to the internship (4 CFU) of students of the course LM42 and of postgraduate School.
 
2015-2021 COMPONENT of the Commission for the admission and final exams and achievement of the title of specialist at the Postgraduate School in "Pathology and Clinic of Pet animals" - Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina.
 
2019 COMPONENT of the Commission for the admission and final exams and achievement of the title of specialist at the Postgraduate School in "Pathophysiology of domestic animal reproduction" - Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina
 
2019 MEMBER of the Commission for the selection procedure, by qualifications and exams, for the coverage of n. 6 freelance Veterinarian for the theaching Veterinary Hospital (OVUD), of the University of Messina
 
2019-2021 MEMBER of the Student Internship Commission
 
REFERENT of the IV YEAR internship for the VET / 05 SSD - Management of hospitalized infected animals
 
 
 
1. CLINICAL PRACTICE
 
Since 2003, she has carried out clinical activity at the VETERINARY CLINIC of the Department of Medical Clinic and Veterinary Pharmacology, then the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, then the TEACHING VETERINARY HOSPITAL (OVUD) - Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina.
 
• Clinical activity: this activity, in addition to guaranteeing the educational commitments provided for by the student's training internship, concerned the clinical-assistance activity aimed at clinical and theoretical-practical teaching within the disciplines of SSD VET / 08; it was conducted continuously, guaranteeing 2 daily shifts of approximately 5 hours, on a weekly basis.
• In addition, the clinical activity involved specialist clinical visits in the field of ophthalmology on companion animals (dog, cat and horse).
 
June - Dec. 2014 During this period she carried out NIGHT AND EMERGENCY PRACTICE at the VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL (OVUD) - Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina. This activity concerned in particular emergency medicine and the management of animals admitted to intensive care.
 
 
From 2003 to date she has carried out coordination and activities at the PET THERAPY CENTER, today the Specialized University Center for Assisted Interventions with Animals - University of Messina, as a veterinarian expert in activity and assisted therapy with animals .
 
 
4.1. DUTIES AT THE VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL
 
 
From 2013 to today, COMPONENT of the Ophthalmology service at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (OVUD) of the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Messina.
 
2014- 2015 COMPONENT of the H24 Emergency service relating to the specific activity in the field of emergency medicine and intensive care, at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (OVUD) of the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Messina.
 
2015-2017 HEAD of the hospitalization service for infectious and non-infectious pets (dogs and cats) at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (OVUD) of the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Messina.

SPEAKER IN INVITED CONFERENCES:
 
• 2001 Invited lecture: "The animal co-therapist: new zooanthropological horizons" during the Conference "Pet Therapy - A socio-sanitary strategy", Nicotera (VV), 10 February 2001.
• 2002 Invited report: "Comparative evaluation in the choice of the animal in rehabilitation therapy" during the Interdisciplinary Workshop entitled: "Pet Therapy and rehabilitation: clinical aspects and gnoseological perspectives", at the University of "La Sapienza", Rome (Italy), April 5, 2002.
• 2002 Invited report: "The veterinarian and the choice of the animal co-therapist" during the Study Day entitled: "Pet Therapy, therapeutic strategies in rehabilitation with pets", organized by the U.S.L. 1 Agrigento - Health Education Operating Unit Agrigento Basic Healthcare District, 14 December 2002.
• 2005 Invited lecture: "Role of the veterinarian in Pet Therapy" during the "Pet Therapy Seminar. new intervention strategies ", organized by the University of Messina, 13 April 2005.
• 2005 Invited report: "Ocular semiology and clinical pictures of the anterior segment in equines" during the study days entitled: "Health problems of greatest interest in equidae" organized by the University of Messina, School of Specialization in "Health animal, breeding and zootechnical production ", 26-28 May 2005.
• 2005 Invited report: "The role of the veterinarian in animal-assisted therapies" during the Training Course in Pet Therapy: animal-assisted therapy "organized by the Order of Veterinarians of the Province of Brindisi, 28-29 October 2005.
• 2005 Invited lecture: "Role of the veterinarian" during the training course in Pet Therapy for support teachers, organized by the University of Messina and the Pet Therapy Center (Messina), 4-5 November 2005.
• 2006 Invited report: "The clinic of the ocular apparatus in the donkey" during the training event entitled "The donkey to the attention of the scientific community and the territory", organized by the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily at the University of Messina, 26-27 May 2006.
• 2007 Invited report: "The role of the Veterinarian in Pet Therapy" during the Conference entitled: Pet Therapy: new frontiers of medicine, organized by the Calabria Region and Health Authority n ° 8 - VV, 9 June 2007.
• 2009 Invited report: "Corneal ulcer: from etiology to therapy" and "Uveitis: etiopathogenetic, clinical and therapeutic aspects" during the Ophthalmology Seminar - Oculopathies of common occurrence in dogs: pathogenesis and intervention strategies, organized by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - University of Messina, 22 May 2009.
 
1. SPEAKER IN INVITED TRAINING COURSES:
 
• 11/2020 Report entitled: "Management and management needs of the donkey used for IAA", as part of the Donkey Assistant Course authorized by the Sicily Region, Department of Health
• 11/2020 Report entitled: "Monitoring during the setting and role of the assistant", as part of the Basic Course for IAA Veterinarian
• 11/2020 Report entitled: "Cat and rabbit health suitability protocols used for IAA", as part of the Basic Course for IAA Veterinarian
• 11/2020 Report entitled: "Needs and ethological characteristics of cats and rabbits in the IAA", as part of the Basic Course for IAA Veterinarian
 
 
1. ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES
 
Dr. Simona Di Pietro has carried out organizational activities as a PhD Student, then Research Fellow, then Post-Doctoral Fellow, then as Researcher at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Messina, for the Department of Medical Clinic and Veterinary Pharmacology, then Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, then Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Messina (1999-to date).
 
• She actively participated in the creation of the Pet Therapy Center of the University of Messina and collaborated in its activities.
 
• She collaborates in coordinating the Postgraduate School in "Pathology and Clinic of Pet Animals" of the University of Messina since 2011; since 2017 you have held the role of Secretary of the School.
 
• Member of the Organizing Committee of the Postgraduate Courses and the Master in "Pet Therapy: animal-assisted activity and therapy", organized at the University of Messina from 2000 to date.
 
• Since 2018 she has participated in the activity of the "UNIVERSITY SPECIALIZED CENTER FOR ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS WITH ANIMALS", as a veterinarian expert in animal-assisted therapies.
 
 
6. TECHNICAL-SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
 
• In the clinical setting she has acquired adequate skills relating to the application of the techniques used in the first aid and intensive care of dogs and cats for the management of ICU in the Veterinary Hospital.
 
• In the field of veterinary ophthalmology, she has acquired skills relating to the application of innovative diagnostic tools, such as ultrasound and echocolordoppler, electroretinography, tear duct endoscopy, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and the application of experimental therapeutic protocols.
 
• In the context of animal assisted activities (IAA) she has acquired skills related to the standardization of operational protocols for the health and behavioral control of animals used in IAA programs. He was eligible for the position of "Veterinarian expert in IAA" by the National Reference Center for Animal Assisted Interventions (CRN IAA).

 
1. SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY
 
The scientific activity of Dr. Simona Di Pietro is characterized by the production of numerous manuscripts published in national and international journals, relating to the research areas included within the SSD VET / 08 - Veterinary Internal medicine. In particular, her research activity mainly concerned the following topics:
• Epidemiological investigations and clinical and therapeutic evaluations of infectious and parasitic diseases in livestock and companion animals, with particular reference to zoonotic aspects and vector diseases;
• Description of clinical cases of internal medicine;
• Clinical diagnostics, imaging diagnostics and laboratory diagnostics;
• Ophthalmology;
• Emergency medicine and intensive care;
• Application implications of the animal as a co-therapist in the treatment of some human pathologies.
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•  REFEREE ACTIVITY
As an expert in the specific research field, she has been a referee for the following international journals:
• Trends in Tropical Medicine,
• Veterinary Medicine-Open Journal (VMOJ) Openventio Publishers
• BMC Veterinary Research
• American Journal of Veterinary Research
• Topics in Companion animal medicine
• Animals
• Veterinary Sciences
• Ciencia Rural
 
She is a member of the Editorial Board of the international Journals:
 
• Animals
• Archives on Veterinary Science and Technology
 
 
1. Research projects:
 
 
Scientific Head of University Research Projects (PRA):
 
• PRA Young Researchers (2000) - Feline corneal epithelial erosion: etiopathogenetic aspects and therapeutic management ”, with a grant of £ .6.500.000.
 
• Winner of the Annual Individual Funding of Basic Research Activities FFABR 2017: grant awarded € 3,000.
 
• Winner of the Annual Individual Funding of the Basic Research Activities FFABR 2020 II Edition: grant awarded € 1,500.
 
 
Component of University Research Projects (PRA)
 
• 2000 ORDINARY Project; Main Scientific Disciplinary Area: 07. Title of the research program: “Pet therapy in patients with severe or very serious motor and intellectual deficits”. Scientific Responsible of the Research Unit: Prof. PUGLIESE Antonio.
• 2001 ORDINARY Project; Main Scientific Disciplinary Area: 07. Title of the research program: “Lyme disease in dogs: clinical, epidemiological and therapeutic findings”. Scientific Responsible of the Research Unit: Prof. PUGLIESE Antonio.
• 2002 ORDINARY Project; Main Scientific Disciplinary Area: 07. Title of the research program: "Evaluation of tear proteins in dogs with leishmaniasis" JUDGE Elisabetta
• 2003 ORDINARY Project; Main Scientific Disciplinary Area: 07 - Agricultural and veterinary sciences. Title of the research program: “Morpho-functional and nosological evaluations of the ocular apparatus in the Mediterranean buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)”. Scientific Responsible of the Research Unit: Prof. PUGLIESE Antonio.
• 2004 ORDINARY Project; Main Scientific Disciplinary Area: 07 - Agricultural and veterinary sciences. Title of the research program: "The dog as a sentinel of tick-borne diseases". Scientific Responsible of the Research Unit: JUDGE Elisabetta
• 2005 ORDINARY Project; Main Scientific Disciplinary Area: 07 - Agricultural and veterinary sciences. Title of the research program: “Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in dogs and cats: morpho-structural aspects and clinical findings of the fundus”. Scientific Responsible of the Research Unit: Prof. PUGLIESE Antonio.
• 2006-2007 ORDINARY Project; Main Scientific Disciplinary Area: 07 - Agricultural and veterinary sciences. Title of the research program: "Study of diagnostic methods and application of therapeutic protocols in oculopathies from Leishmania sp. In dogs" Scientific Director of the Research Unit: JUDGE Elisabetta.
• 2008-2009 ORDINARY Project; Main Scientific Disciplinary Area: 07 - Agricultural and veterinary sciences. Title of the research program: "Clinico-epidemiological investigation in dogs of an endemic area for vector-borne diseases (CVBDs)". Scientific Responsible of the Research Unit: JUDGE Elisabetta.
 
Projects funded by the European Union
 
• 2021 Component of the PSR Project (Rural Development Program) Sicily 2014-2020, Measure 10 Agro-climatic-environmental payments. Operation 10.2.b - Conservation of animal genetic resources in agriculture (D.D.G. n. 1585 of 27/05/2020), entitled "SICILGERMOBANK - Recovery and conservation of Sicilian animal germplasm at risk of genetic erosion". The project was funded for an amount of Euro 750,000.
•          Number of publications on ISI journals: 59
•          Total citation: 253 (Scopus)
•          H-index: 9
Orcid profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2224-0833
 
1. Pubblications on ISI journals: 59
 
1. Clock gene per 2 daily rhythm: Correlation with the serum level of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) in goat and horse. Giannetto, C., Arfuso, F., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Piccione, G. Journal of Thermal Biology, 2021, 97, 102891.
2. Four unusual cases of congenital forelimb malformations in dogs. Di Pietro, S., Rapisarda, G., Cicero, L., Angileri, V., Morabito, S., Cassata, G., Macrì, F. Animals, 11(3), article number 813, pp.1-12, 2021.
3. Modulation of serum protein electrophoretic pattern and leukocyte population in horses vaccinated against west Nile virus. Arfuso, F., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Piccione, G., Giannetto, C. Animals, 11(2), article number 477, pp.1–9, 2021.
4. Dexmedetomidine and tear production: Evaluation in dogs as spontaneous model for ocular surface disorders. Di Pietro, S., Giannetto, C., Falcone, A., Piccione, G., Congiu, F., Staffieri, F., Giudice, E. Veterinary Sciences, 8(2), article number 28, pp.1–9, 2021.
5. Evaluation of bone healing using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in non-operative treatment of tibial fracture in a puppy dog. Macrì, F., Angileri, V., Russo, T., Russo, M.T., Tabbì, M., Di Pietro, S. Animals, 11(2), article number 284, pp.1-7, 2021.
6. Protein Hydrolysates from Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) Waste: In vitro and in vivo biological activities. Giannetto, Esposito, E., Lanza, M., Oliva, S., Riolo, K., Di Pietro, S., Abbate, J.M., Briguglio, G., Cassata, G., Cicero, L., Macrì, F. , Marine Drugs 18(2):2020, Article number 86.
7. Leptospira interrogans serogroup Sejroe serovar Hardjo in aborting cows: two herd cases in Sicily (Italy). Grippi, F; Giudice, E; Di Pietro, S, Sciacca, C; Santangelo, F ; Galluzzo, P; Barreca, S; Guercio, A . JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH, 64 (1): 73-78, 2020.
8. Antibacterial and repellent activities of hypericum perfoliatum (St. John’s wort) on different bacterial strains and anatomical tissues of ovine and bovine species. Giudice, E., Giannetto, C., Crinò, C., Salerno, G., Arfuso, F., Rizzo, M., Giarratana, F., Falcone, A., Di Pietro, S. Large Animal Review, 26 (6), 337-340, 2020.
9. Parasitemia and its daily variation in canine leishmaniasis. Di Pietro, S., Crinò, C., Falcone, A., Crupi, R., Francaviglia, F., Vitale, F., Giudice, E. Parasitology Research, 119(10), 3541-3548, 2020.
10. Clinical findings in degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in ten dogs—A pilot study on the analgesic activity of tramadol and gabapentin. Giudice, E., Crinò, C., Barillaro, G., Crupi, R., Macrì, F., Viganò, F., Di Pietro, S. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 33: 7-15, 2019.
11. Use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for assessment of nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) in canine spleen. Mangano, C., Macrì, F., Di Pietro, S., Pugliese, M., Santoro, S., Iannelli, N.M., Mazzullo, G., Crupi, R., De Majo, M. BMC Veterinary Research 15(1):196, 2019.
12. Quantitative evaluation of canine urinary bladder transitional cell carcinoma using contrast enhanced ultrasonography. Macrì, F., Di Pietro, S., Mangano, C., Pugliese, M., Mazzullo, G., Iannelli, N. M., Angileri, V., Morabito S., De Majo M. BMC Veterinary Research 14:84, 2018.
13. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound evaluation of testicular interstitial cell tumours in conscious nonsedated dogs. Quartuccio, M., Mangano, C., Macri, F., Rizzo, M., Di Pietro, S., Pugliese, M., Mazzullo, G., Cristarella, S., De Majo M. Veterinarni Medicina, 63 (03):125–130, 2018.
14. Investigation on canine parvovirus circulation in dogs from Sicily (Italy) by biomolecular assay. Purpari, G., Mira, F., Di Bella, S., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E., Guercio, A. Acta Veterinaria-Beograd 68 (1), 80-94, 2018.
15. Outbreak of ―Winter Dysentery (Bovine Coronavirus, BCoV) infection in dairy cows housed in a farm in Sicily. Purpari, G., Giudice, E., Antoci, F., Di Pietro, S., Barreca, S., Macaluso, G., Di Bella, S., Mira, F., Gucciardi, F., Cannella, V., Dimarco, P., Lavazza, A., Crino', C., Guercio A. Large Animals Review 24:59-62, 2018.
16. Postoperative pain in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy: Comparison of the analgesic activity of buprenorphine and tramadol. Giudice, E., Barillaro, G., Crinò, C., Alaimo, A., Macrì, F., Di Pietro S. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 19:45-49, 2017.
17. Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure with hemoptysis in a dog exposed to copper sulfate powder. Giudice, E., Crinò, C., Lanzafame, P., Viganò, Fabio, Macrì, F., Di Pietro, S. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine 32:36–40, 2017.
18. Evaluation of pericardial effusion in dogs and successful treatment using a hemodialysis fistula needle: a retrospective study. Celona, B., Crinò, C., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine 32:72–75, 2017.
19. Renal amyloidosis associated with Kartagener syndrome in a dog. Celona, B., Crinò, C., Bruno, C., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine 32:61–65, 2017.
20. Lipid and lipoprotein profile changes in newborn calves in response to the perinatal period. Arfuso, F., Fazio, F., Panzera, M., Giannetto, C., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E., Piccione, G. Acta Veterinaria Beograd 67(1):25-32, 2017.
21. A rare case of partial paraxial radial hemimelia in a puppy: a case report. Macrì, F., Di Pietro, S., Palumbo Piccionello, A., Rapisarda, G., Lanteri, G., Angileri, V., Marino F. Veterinarni Medicina, 62 (12):681–684, 2017.
22. Evaluation of wound healing activity of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perfoliatum) in horses. Giudice, E., Crinò, C., Salerno, G., Rizzo, M., Levanti, M., Di Pietro, S. Comparative Clinical Pathology 26 (3):611-615, 2017.
23. Serum lipid profile modification related to polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in thoroughbred horses. Monteverde, V., Congiu, F., Vazzana, I., Dara, S., Di Pietro, S., Piccione G. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 45(1):615-618, 2017.
24. Different training schedules influence platelet aggregation in show jumping horses. Giannetto, C., Arfuso, F., Fazio, F., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Bruschetta, D., Piccione, G. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 20(1):149-154, 2017.
25. Cortisol levels and leukocyte population values in transported and exercised horses after acupuncture needle stimulation. Rizzo, M., Arfuso, F., Giannetto, C., Giudice, E., Longo, F., Di Pietro, S., Piccione, G. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 18(1):e101, 2017.
26. Lipid and lipoprotein profile changes in dairy cows in response to late pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Arfuso, F., Fazio, F., Levanti, M., Rizzo, M., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E., Piccione, G. Archives of Animal Breeding, 59(4):429-434, 2016.
27. Effects of size and location of regions of interest examined by use of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography on renal perfusion variables of dogs. Macri, F., Di Pietro, S., Liotta, L., Palumbo Piccionello, A., Pugliese, M., De Majo, M. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 77(8):868-875, 2016.
28. Application of a combined global positioning and heart rate monitoring system in jumper horses during an official competition - a preliminary study. Bazzano, M., Giudice, E., Rizzo, M., Congiu, F., Zumbo, A., Arfuso, F., Di Pietro, S., Bruschetta, D., Piccione, G. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica 64(2): 189-200, 2016.
29. Prevalence, type, and prognosis of ocular lesions in shelter and owned-client dogs naturally infected by Leishmania infantum. Di Pietro, S., Bosco, V.R.F., Crinò, C., Francaviglia, F.,Giudice, E. Veterinary World 9(6):633-637, 2016.
30. The Dynamics of Serum Lipid and Lipoprotein Profiles in Growing Foals. Arfuso, F., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Quartuccio, M., Giannetto, C., Piccione, G. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 40:1-5, 2016.
31. Effects of a medetomidine-ketamine combination on Schirmer tear test I results of clinically normal cats. Di Pietro, S., Macrì, F., Bonarrigo, T., Giudice, E., Palumbo Piccionello, A., Pugliese, A. American Journal of Veterinary Research 77(3):310-314, 2016.
32. Comparison of tear production and intraocular pressure in domestic and wild ruminants. Di Pietro, S., Passantino, A., Crino, C., Rizzo, M., Giannetto, C., Giudice, E. Large Animal Review, 22(1):39-42, 2016.
33. Hypoadrenocorticism in a young dwarf cat - case report. Giudice, E., Macrì, F., Crinò, C., Viganò, F., Di Pietro, S. Veterinarski Arhiv, 86(4):591-600, 2016.
34. Shearing induces secondary biomarkers responses of thermal stress in sheep. Casella, S., Giudice, E., Passantino, A., Zumbo, A., Di Pietro, S., Piccione, G. Animal Science Papers and Reports, 34(1):73-80, 2016.
35. Influence of omega-3 in standardbred horse: haematological parameters, Monteverde, V., Congiu, F., Vazzana, I., Dara, S., Guttadauro, S., Di Pietro, S., Giannetto, C., Piccione, G. Annals Of Animal Science,16 (1):145-154, 2016.
36. Variability of electrophoretic protein profile in Quarter Horses during reining trials. Piccione, G., Rizzo, M., Di Pietro, S., Niutta, P., Giudice, E. Veterinarski Arhiv, 85(5):493-500, 2015.
37. Reference values for intraocular pressure and Schirmer tear test in healthy wild European mouflons (Ovis orientalis musimon). Di Pietro, S.; Pugliese, A.; Macciotta, L.; Pugliese, M. Large Animal Review, 21(4):173-176, 2015.
38. Platelet aggregation percentage increased in healthy broodmares during the peripartum. Bazzano, M., Arfuso, F., Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Piccione, G. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(7):573-576 , 2015.
39. Study on outbreak of Neospora caninum-associated abortion in dairy cows in Calabria (Southern Italy). Di Pietro, S., De Domenico, A., Rizzo, M., Crino, C., Lucifora, G., Giudice, E. Large Animal Review, 21(2):69-72, 2015.
40. Doppler ultrasonographic estimation of ocular resistive and pulsatility indices in normal unsedated cows. Di Pietro, S., Macrì, F., Palumbo Piccionello, A., Ragusa, M., De Majo, M., Pugliese, M. Large Animals Review, 21:235-237, 2015.
41. Effects of formalin preservation on eye lens of bogue, Boops boops (Linnaeus, 1758): comparison of direct (post-fixation) vs ultrasound (true) measurements. Macri, F.; Passantino, A.; Di Pietro, S.; Ruscica, D.; Sfacteria, A.; De Stefano, C.; Bottari, T. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 31(2): 393-394, 2015.
42. Serum total proteins and related electrophoretic fractions in growing foals. Quartuccio, M., Arfuso, F., Giannetto, C., Giudice, E.; Di Pietro, S.; Piccione, G. Archiv Fur Tierzucht-Archives of Animal Breeding, 58, Article Number: UNSP 123, 2015.
43. Age-Related Developmental Clotting Profile and Platelet Aggregation in Foals Over the First Month of Life. Piccione, G., Arfuso, F., Quartuccio, M., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(2):89-94, 2015.
44. Doppler Ultrasonographic Estimation of Renal Resistive Index in Horse: Comparison Between Left and Right Kidneys. Macrì, F., Pugliese, M., Di Pietro, S., Coco, M.A., Liotta, L., Niutta, P.P., Nardi, S., Quartuccio, M., Lanteri, G., Palumbo Piccionello, A. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(2):111-115, 2015.
45. Leukocyte modifications during the first month after foaling in mares and their newborn foals. Piccione, G.; Rizzo, M.; Arfuso, F.; Giannetto, C.; Di Pietro, S.; Bazzano, M.; Quartuccio, M. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 18(3):621-625, 2015.
46. Auto-inoculation of blood for tick control in infested sheep. Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Suraci, A., Rizzo, M., Torina, A., Niutta, P.P. Large Animal Review, 20(6):265-268, 2014.
47. A Molecular Survey of Rickettsia felis in Fleas from Cats and Dogs in Sicily (Southern Italy). Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Alaimo, A., Blanda, V., Lelli, R., Francaviglia, F., Caracappa, S., Torina, A. PLOS ONE, 9(9), Article Number: e106820, 2014.
48. Adult of Dirofilaria repens in a dog with recurrent multiple subcutaneous nodular lesions. Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Gaglio, G., Di Giacomo, L., Bazzano, M., Mazzullo, G. Parasitology Research, 113(2):711-716, 2014.
49. Congenital absence of humerus with preaxial terminal longitudinal hemimelia and hypoplasia of the scapula in a dog: a case report. Macrì, F., Rapisarda, G., Lanteri, G., Di Pietro, S., Auriemma, E., Marino, F. Veterinarni Medicina, 59(10):506-510, 2014.
50. Retrograde positive contrast urethrocystography of the fish urogenital system. Macrì, F., Passantino, A., Pugliese, M.,; Di Pietro, S., Zaccone, D., Giorgianni, P., Bonfiglio, R., Marino, F. Scientific World Journal, Article Number: 384165, 2014.
51. Comparison of daily distribution of rest/activity in companion cats and dogs. Piccione, G., Marafioti, S., Giannetto, C., Di Pietro, S., Quartuccio, M., Fazio, F. Biological Rhythm Research, 45(4):615-623, 2014.
52. Platelet rich plasma intralesional injection as bedside therapy for tendinitis in athletic horse. Bazzano, M., Piccione, G., Giannetto, C., Tosto, F., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E., Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 41 Article Number: 1145, 2013.
53. Anatomical evaluation of the organs in the red swamp crayfish, Procambarus clarkii, by diagnostic ultrasound examination. Macrì, F., Di Pietro, S., Bonfiglio, R., De Stefano, C., Giorgianni, P., Bottari, T. Journal of Crustacean Biology, 33(4):586-589, 2013.
54. Clinical features of normal buffalo eye (Bubalus bubalis): reference ranges. Di Pietro, S.; Pugliese, M.; Pugliese, A. Large Animal Review, 18(6):299-304, 2012.
55. Clinical and diagnostic patterns of leishmaniasis in the dog. Pugliese, A., Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E. Veterinary Research Communications, 30(Supplement: 1):39-43, 2006.
56. OCT in the dog and cat: Morpho-structural patterns and clinical features of the fundus. Pugliese, A., Trombetta, C. J., Bonanno, G., Freno, M.C., Nasso, S.; Di Pietro, S. Veterinary Research Communications, 30(Supplement: 1):313-315, 2006.
57. Clinical nutrition in gerontology: chronic renal disorders of the dog and cat. Pugliese, A; Gruppillo, A; Di Pietro, S. Veterinary Research Communications, 29(Supplement: 2):57-63, 2005.
58. Doppler evaluation of the ophthalmic vasculature in the Beagle: normal values. Britti, D., Di Pietro, S., Russo, M., Pugliese, A., De Majo, M. Veterinary Research Communications, 27(Supplement:1):373-376, 2003.
59. Clinical findings associated with Borrelia burgdorferi infection in the dog. Giudice, E., Domina, F., Britti, D., Di Pietro, S., Pugliese, A. Veterinary Research Communications, 27(Supplement:1):767-770, 2003.
 
1. Abstract on international ISI journals: 1
 
1. Period and point prevalence of ocular lesions in canine leishmaniosis. Di Pietro, S., Giudice, E., Bosco, V.R.F., Pugliese, A. Veterinary Ophthalmology, 17(1):E4–E15, 2014.
 
1. Pubblications on international no ISI journals: 4
 
1. Platelet Rich Plasma Eye Drops: preparation, storage and clinical use in dogs and cats. Preliminary results. Di Pietro, S., Crinò, C., Arfuso, F., Paci, R., Vaccaro, G., Giudice, E. Archives of Veterinary Science and Technology AVST: 104, 2017.
2. Homeopathic treatment with a Complex of Cina9 CH and Colocynthis CH in horses naturally infected with intestinal Strongyles. Monteverde, V., Rizzo, M., Arfuso, F., Crinò, C., Gaglio, G., Di Pietro, S., Briguglio, G., Bonasoro, I., Giudice E. Archives of Veterinary Science and Technology AVST: 201, 2017.
3. Serological and Molecular Investigations of Babesia Microti in Dogs from Southern Italy. Giudice, E., Di Pietro, S., Blanda, V., Bosco, V. R. F., Lelli, R., Torina, A. Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology 6:6, 2015.
4. Vital parameters in newborn thoroughbred foals during the first week of life. Bazzano, M., Giudice, E., Di Pietro S., Piccione G. International Journal of Anesthesiology Research, 2:27-30, 2014.
 
 
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                                                                                                          Dr. Simona Di Pietro