EDUCATION – Sci. D., School of Biological Sciences, University of Palermo, 1995; Post-University Diploma in Virology and Bacteriology (awarded in 2000), PhD in Biopathology (2004–2008). Post-Doc position (2009–2011), Master in Clinical Nutrition, University of Catania (2010) WORK EXPERIENCE: Associate Professor in General Pathology, University of Palermo (2019), Researcher (2011–2018), Contract Professor in Pharmacy Department, University of Palermo (2007–2011), Managing Editor at Immunity&Ageing Journal BioMedCentral (2004-2018), Responsible for Scientific Databases, Elsevier, Elsevier Journals, The Netherlands (September 2003, January 2004), Product Specialist (Customer Support Department, Crucell Holland B.V., Leiden, The Netherlands) (August 2001–March 2003), Scientist, Crucell Holland B.V, Leiden, The Netherlands, (January 1999–July 2001), Research Fellow, Introgene, Leiden, The Netherlands (Acquired by Crucell) (November 1997–December 1998) FIELDS OF INTEREST: Inflammation, Nutrition, Oxidative Stress and Longevity LANGUAGES: English and Dutch WEBSITES Orcid https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6033-4745 Scopus Author https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=13007464600 Google Scholar https://scholar.google.it/citations?user=s81t6cwAAAAJ&hl=it UNIPA https://www.unipa.it/persone/docenti/v/sonya.vasto