Born in Casale Monferrato (AL), Italy, on March 2, 1958. EDUCATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCES Graduated in Biological Science, since 1981 (Turin University). PhD in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology”, since 1987 (Turin University). Technician of Turin University (1988-2002). Researcher of Turin University form 2002 up till now. SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY ONCOLOGY: 1) Role of acids, lipid peroxidation, and lipid peroxidation products in cancer development and progression. 2) PPAR ligands as modulator of cancer cell characteristics; 3) magnetic nanoparticles functionalized with polyunsaturated fatty acids for target cancer therapy and theranostics. TISSUE REGENERATION: 1) evaluation of the biocompatibility and ability of new biomimetic materials in stimulating bone formation; 2) determination of the biological factors involved in osteogenesis in dental implantology; 3) effect of superpulsed laser radiation and shock waves in stimulating osteogenesis. The results of research activity have been object of 96 full-length publications on peer-reviewed international journals, 7 book chapters, 120 meeting communications.