Dr. Maria Ponticelli is a Pharmacist with a Ph.D. in Applied Biology and Environmental Safeguard. She conducts research focusing on the study of pharmacological activity and chemical structure of natural compounds from various sources. In particular, she investigates the health properties of bitter compounds from Humulus Lupulus L. Gentiana lutea L. and Citrus bergamia Risso & Poit. to provide innovative food supplements for human uses.