Prof. Alessandra Ammazzalorso

Alessandra Ammazzalorso is an Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry at the Department of Pharmacy, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy). She obtained her degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology and her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her research activity is devoted to the synthesis of small molecules endowed with biological activity. In more detail, her studies are focused on compounds targeting peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, with special attention paid to the antitumor potential of their agonists and antagonists. She is also involved in the identification of novel inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase and aromatase as anticancer agents. Her research activity is documented by 80 peer-reviewed papers, several contributions to scientific meetings, and participation in international and national research projects. She is also a reviewer for several highly ranked medicinal chemistry journals, and serves as an editorial board member for different international journals.