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Università degli Studi di Pavia, Department of Biology and Biotechnology L. Spallanzani

General Information

Università degli Studi di Pavia
Department of Biology and Biotechnology L. Spallanzani
Via Ferrata 9 - 27100 Pavia (PV)
Web site: http://dbb.unipv.it
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Contacts
Prof. Marco BIGGIOGERA
+39 0382986446

Detailed information

Staff
14 Full Professors
25 Associate Professors
20 Researchers
2 Technologists
24 Structured and Administrative Technicians
1 General Services
Registered students
1,992 (Academic year 2022/2023)
Post Lauream Training
50 enrolled in doctoral programs in in Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
12 enrolled in doctoral programs in Biomolecular sciences and biotechnology
8 enrolled in doctoral programs in Biomedical sciences 
2 enrolled in doctoral programs in Bioengineering, Bioinformatics and Health technologies
34 enrolled in II level Master biennale in Discipline Regolatorie “G. Benzi"
17 enrolled in II level Master in "Human Nutrition"
23 enrolled in II level Master in "Biologia e biotecnologie della riproduzione: dalla ricerca alla clinica"
26 Research fellows
8 fellows 
Patents
7
https://dbb.dip.unipv.it/en/research/innovation/patents

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PROPRIETARY SEARCH
THIRD PARTY RESEARCH

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Dermocosmetics

Development and implementation of new tests on reconstituted human tissues for cosmetic products and medical devices
Ornella Pastoris (+39 0382986393)
ornella.pastoris@unipv.it
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Seed priming

New molecular hallmarks and priming agents for the optimization of seed priming techniques
Alma Balestrazzi (+39 0382985435)
alma.balestrazzi@unipv.it
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Nutraceutics

Production of flavorings and nutraceutical foods from Hericium erinaceus, Lentinula edodes and Grifola frondosa
Paola Rossi (+39 0382986076)
paola.rossi@unipv.it
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Anionic biopolymers

Fermentative synthesis of an anionic biopolymer usable in the food, biomedical, cosmetic, agriculture and metal recovery sectors
Cinzia Calvio (+39 0382985559)
cinzia.calvio@unipv.it
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Infertility

Fighting infertility: a biotechnological platform to evaluate the effects of chemicals and physical agents on oocytes and sperm quality
Maurizio Zuccotti (+39 0382986323)
maurizio.zuccotti@unipv.it
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Molecular biotechnology

Biochemical and structural studies on enzymes relevant for industrial biocatalysis
Andrea Mattevi (+39 0382985525)
andrea.mattevi@unipv.it
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Biocompatible polymers

Biocompatible materials: optimization of silicon-based coatings and interaction with tissues
Maurizia Dossena (+39 0382986468)
maurizia.dossena@unipv.it
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New antibiotics

Active compounds against pathogenic bacteria and study of their mechanism of action and resistance
Maria Rosalia Pasca (+39 0382985576)
mariarosalia.pasca@unipv.it
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Biostimulants

Development of biostimulants from sustainable raw material for seed priming treatments
Anca Macovei (+39 0382985435)
anca.macovei@unipv.it
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Circular economy

Phytochemicals from vegetable waste using an enzyme-assisted extraction method
Daniela Buonocore (+39 038296390)
daniela.buonocore@unipv.it
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Molecular biotechnology

"Customized" production of recombinant proteins using prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems
Federico Forneris (+39 0382985228)
federico.forneris@unipv.it
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Circular economy

Biotechnological Recycling of Liquid Organic Waste Using Microalgae
Alberta Pinnola (+39 0382985524)
alberta.pinnola@unipv.it
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Drug design

Drug design studies on monoamine oxidases as validated targets for neurological diseases
Claudia Binda (+39 0382985527)
claudia.binda@unipv.it
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Other R&D organizations

Alga&Zyme Factory S.r.l.
Spin-off that produces industrial enzymes in tobacco plants
Contacts: Rino Cella (+39 0382985570) - rino.cella@unipv.it
bioRESTART S.r.l.
Spin-off for the sustainable recovery of bioactive compounds from vegetable waste
Contacts: Daniela Buonocore (+39 0382987530) - daniela.buonocore@unipv.it
Web site: https://www.f6s.com/biorestart
Centro Grandi Strumenti - CGS
The center hosts tools, large equipment (e.g. super resolution equipment) and services for scientific research
Contacts: (+39 0382987530) - cgs@unipv.it
Web site: https://cgs.unipv.it/
MICONET S.r.l.
Spin-off that develops and produces new foods derived from mushrooms
Contacts: Paola Rossi (+39 0382986076) - paola.rossi@unipv.it
Web site: http://www.miconet.it

Collaborations with companies

  • Bio Basiceurope S.r.l.
  • Gek S.r.l.
  • Merck serono S.p.A.
  • Professional Dietetics S.p.A.

 

Pubblicazioni

  • Nat Commun  doi: 10.1038/s41467-022-34912-3
  • Plant Cell Environ doi: 10.1111/pce.14295
  • Plants doi: 10.3390/plants11060816
  • Protein Sci doi: 10.1002/pro.4486
 

More info

DBB displays a strong vocation for the transfer of research results outside the academic context. The degree course in Advanced Biotechnology participates in the initiative of the University of Pavia "Master's Degrees Plus" which provides for access, on a reward basis, to an extra semester of paid professional training / internship in companies in the biotechnology sector (https://biotecnologieavanzate.cdl.unipv.it/en/node/164)