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Dr. Petrocchi Federica

Orthoptist, Ophthalmic Assistant
Petrocchi Federica
Research line: Research Line of Neuro-ophthalmology and neurophysiology of vision
Research unit: RU Neurophysiology of vision and neurophthalmology
Simple Operating Unit: Clinical and Research Center of Neuro-ophthalmology, Genetic and Rare Diseases
Specialization: Orthoptist, Ophthalmic Assistant
Professional register: Registered with the Professional Order of Medical Radiological Health Technicians and Technical Health Professions in Rehabilitation and Prevention of Rome and Province, Registration No. 13, dated November 23, 2008.

Medical Activity: Practices at IRCCS Fondazione G.B. Bietti, in the facilities of Via Livenza, 3 and Via di Santo Stefano Rotondo, 6, at the Presidio Ospedaliero Britannico, Rome.

LinkedIn profile: Federica Petrocchi

 

  • 2005: Classical Lyceum Diploma (“T. Mamiani,” Rome).
  • 2008: Three-year Degree with honors (cum laude) in Orthoptics and Ophthalmic Assistance, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Rome.
  • 2008–2010: Training/Attendance at the Orthoptics Outpatient Clinic of the “A. Gemelli” Polyclinic in Rome.
  • 2010–2017: Orthoptist and Clinical Researcher with a Collaboration Contract (Co.Co.Co.) at the Research Line for Neurophysiology of Vision and Neuro-Ophthalmology, “G.B.” Bietti Foundation, Rome.
  • 2018–Present: Orthoptist and Clinical Researcher (Employee/Staff Member) at the Research Line for Neurophysiology of Vision and Neuro-Ophthalmology, “G.B.” Bietti Foundation, Rome.
  • 2014: Presentation on “The Orthoptist’s Point of View: Alternating Syndromes” at the AIOrAO Campania regional course titled NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, approved by Agenas.
  • 2015: Presentation on “Visual Acuity Assessment: 3-6 Years” at the 7th AIOrAO Lazio regional congress titled EVALUATION AND PROPOSED VISUAL TRAINING IN CHILDREN WITH ALTERATIONS OF SACCADIC MOVEMENTS AND SMOOTH PURSUIT, approved by Agenas.
  • 2017: Presentation on “Utility of Kinetic Visual Field in Glaucoma Diagnosis” at the Nurses and Orthoptists Symposium of the 13th National SIGLA Congress (Italian Glaucoma Society).
  • 2017: Presentation on “Paresis and Paralysis of Extraocular Muscles: Diagnosis and Treatment” at the AIOrAO Campania regional course titled THE ORTHOPTIST’S COMPETENCIES IN GERIATRIC PATIENTS: FROM DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT TO REHABILITATION, approved by Agenas.
  • 2008–Present: Member of AIOrAO (Italian Association of Orthoptists and Ophthalmic Assistants).
  • 2014–Present: Secretary of the AIOrAO Lazio Regional Board.
  • Ecco la traduzione adatta dei progetti di ricerca e dei trial clinici:
  • 2014–2017: Ministerial Targeted Institutional Research Project: “Morphofunctional visual pathways evaluation in multiple sclerosis: possible identification of neurodegenerative biomarkers.” Project Code: RF-2011-02347280. Principal Investigator: Prof. Vincenzo Parisi.
  • 2016: Non-profit Clinical Study (Fondazione Bietti – IRCCS NEU-03-2016): “Neuroprotection and neuro-enhancement in a model of optic nerve neurodegeneration (non-arteritic ischemic optic neuritis): study of morpho-functional variations in relation to treatment with oral Citicoline solution.” Principal Investigator: Prof. Vincenzo Parisi.
  • 2016: Clinical Observational Study (5×1000 funds, Ministry of Health, year 2013) (Fondazione Bietti – IRCCS NEU-03-2016): “Functional evaluation of retinal involvement from post-neuritic neurodegenerative processes in patients with multiple sclerosis.” Principal Investigator: Prof. Vincenzo Parisi and Dr. Lucia Ziccardi.
  • 2016: Observational Study SNT-CRS-002 sponsored by Santhera Pharmaceuticals: “Historical case record survey of visual acuity data from patients with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON).” Principal Investigator: Prof. Vincenzo Parisi.
  • 2014–2015: Clinical Study (5×1000 funds, Ministry of Health, year 2011) (Fondazione Bietti – IRCCS NEU-01-2014): “CLINICAL-FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF EARLY-ONSET GENETICALLY TRANSMITTED RARE EYE DISEASES. PHENOTYPE-GENOTYPE CORRELATION.” Principal Investigator: Prof. Vincenzo Parisi.
  • 2011: AIFA Clinical Study (Fondazione Bietti – IRCCS NEU-08-2011): “Evaluation of the neuroprotective activity of Minocycline as adjuvant therapy for the stabilization of visual function in patients with glaucoma.” Principal Investigator: Prof. Vincenzo Parisi.
  • 2013: DOMPÉ Clinical Study NGF0113: “A 24 week phase Ib/II, multicenter, randomized, double-masked, vehicle controlled, parallel group, dose ranging study with a 24 week follow-up period to evaluate the safety and potential efficacy of two doses (60 and 180 ug/ml) of recombinant human nerve growth factor (rhNGF) eye drops solution versus vehicle in patients with typical retinitis pigmentosa (RP).” The study involves the administration of rhNGF (recombinant human nerve growth factor) eye drops in patients with an orphan disease called retinitis pigmentosa. Role: Co-Investigator. Principal Investigator: Prof. Vincenzo Parisi.
  • 2013: LHON Historical Case Record Survey sponsored by AIBILI (EVICr.net). Principal Investigator: Prof. Vincenzo Parisi.
  • 2012–2013: SIGMA TAU Study ST200-ODU-09-01: “Effects of L-acetylcarnitine administration on nerve conduction along the visual pathways in patients with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON).” The study involves the oral administration of the experimental drug L-acetylcarnitine in patients with genetically confirmed hereditary optic neuropathy. Role: Co-Investigator. Principal Investigator: Prof. Vincenzo Parisi.
  • 2012: Non-profit Clinical Study (Fondazione Bietti – IRCCS NEU-01-2012): “Evaluation of the potential neuroprotective action of Citicoline in addition to topical hypotensive therapy for the maintenance and/or improvement of visual functional deficit in patients with glaucoma.” Principal Investigator: Prof. Vincenzo Parisi.
  • 2014: Publication of the article “Alternating Syndromes,” based on the report presented at the AIOrAO Campania regional course titled NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, in the quarterly periodical “Prisma,” issue n.3/14.
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