Dr. Chiara Saponaro is a researcher in metabolic and endocrine physiology, currently holding a Tenure-Track position at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine at the University of Pisa. She has a background in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Her research focuses on glucose metabolism, pancreatic islet function, and mechanisms of antidiabetic treatments. She spent several years at the University of Lille (France), working in the Inserm U1190 Translational Research for Diabetes Unit as a postdoctoral researcher and Associate Professor. She has contributed to numerous collaborative projects and published in peer-reviewed journals such as Cell Metabolism, Diabetes, Liver International, and Nature Medicine. Chiara has been involved in international conferences and academic teaching, including courses in pharmacology and physiology. She has received support from competitive research programs such as the Rita Levi Montalcini Program, EFSD/Lilly, and WILL International Chairs. In addition to coordinating her own research projects, she has participated in student supervision and science communication activities. Her work benefits from a wide network of collaborations with European universities and industry partners. She also engages in peer review and contributes to scientific societies, maintaining an active role in the broader research community.