Dr. Francesca Perondi is a veterinary specialist with extensive experience in nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies in small animals. She earned her PhD in Veterinary Sciences from the University of Pisa, where her research focused on diagnostic and prognostic indicators of acute kidney injury in dogs. She also completed an Advanced Certification for Extracorporeal Therapies at UC Davis, USA. Dr. Perondi has collaborated with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital “Mario Modenato” (University of Pisa) since 2013, providing clinical expertise in nephro-urology, hemodialysis, and intensive care. She is actively engaged in teaching at the University of Pisa, covering topics in veterinary internal medicine, nephrology, and animal health management, and has supervised numerous graduate theses. Her scientific activity includes over 60 publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, with research focused on diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for acute and chronic kidney disease, extracorporeal blood purification, and the role of nutrition and probiotics in renal patients