I graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Vienna (Austria) and obtained my Doctorate from the same University (Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics). I undertook a postdoctoral specialization in Breeding, hygiene and pathology in aquatic species from the University of Padua (Italy). I currently work for the Diagnostic service of the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie (IZSVe) in Bolzano (Department SCT6) where I coordinate the Laboratory for Clinical Serology and Technical Assistance. Since December 2018, I have been appointed as Director of Department SCT6 – Bolzano. In addition, I provide consultancy to professional operators specializing in pathologies of domestic ruminants. My research interests include infectious diseases with particular emphasis on viral and bacterial pathogens in livestock.