Associate Professor, University of Naples Federico II, Shanxi University, Italy
Dr. Maria Carmela Ferrante is an esteemed Associate Professor of Veterinary Toxicology at the University of Naples Federico II. Since 2018, she has specialized in food and environmental toxicology, exploring the molecular mechanisms of toxicity from natural and chemical pollutants. With over 50 JCR-indexed publications and extensive project leadership, she has made significant contributions to toxicological research. 📚 Her academic service includes teaching, supervising, and policy development roles, while actively participating in scientific societies like SIFTVET, CIRB, and IPAM. 🏛️
Professional Profile
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🎓 Education
Dr. Ferrante holds a solid academic background in veterinary medicine and toxicology from the University of Naples “Federico II”. 📘 She has further advanced her expertise through various specialized programs, aligning her academic pursuits with her passion for environmental health and toxicology. Her continuous education has laid the groundwork for groundbreaking interdisciplinary research.
💼 Experience
With a career beginning in 1999, Dr. Ferrante has held several academic, administrative, and scientific leadership positions. She is head of the Veterinary Toxicology Section Laboratory (RADoR), serves on multiple institutional boards, and has represented faculty in strategic committees. 🧪 Her hands-on experience spans laboratory research, academic leadership, and international collaborations.
🔬 Research Interests
Her core research lies in environmental and food toxicology, especially cellular and molecular mechanisms of pollutants such as microplastics and endocrine disruptors. 🌍 She investigates the effects of xenobiotics on immune, metabolic, and neurological systems in animals. Her studies also focus on N-acylethanolamines and lipid signaling in inflammation-related metabolic disorders.
🏆 Awards
Dr. Ferrante’s work has earned prestigious grants and recognition, including a top-ranked EFSA Framework Partnership Award for novel food risk assessment (2025). She has been actively involved in several national and EU-funded projects, addressing issues like mycotoxins, microplastics, and toxic metal exposure. Her extensive contributions place her as a top contender for the Women Research Award and Best Researcher Award. 🥇
📚 Top Noted Publications
Polystyrene microplastic exposure modulates gut microbiota and gut-liver axis in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata), Science of The Total Environment, 2024 – 📄 Cited by 1
Co-Micronized Palmitoylethanolamide and Rutin Associated With Hydroxytyrosol Recover Diabesity-Induced Hepatic Dysfunction in Mice, Phytotherapy Research, 2024 – 📄 Cited by 3
Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls and adipocyte lipid dysfunctions, Toxicology, 2025 – 📄 Cited by 0
Possible Applications of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in Ecotoxicology, Conference Paper – 📄 Cited by 0
Conclusion
Given her sustained excellence in scientific research, publication impact, leadership in large-scale toxicology projects, and global collaborations, Dr. Maria Carmela Ferrante is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Her outstanding contributions to environmental and food toxicology research—particularly concerning pollutants and endocrine disruptors—position her as a deserving recipient who exemplifies innovation, scholarly rigor, and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge for environmental safety and public health. 🌍🏆📚