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Dr. Micera Alessandra

Biologist, Researcher
Head of Research Unit – Laboratory
Ospedale Britannico
Research line: Research Line of Glaucoma and anterior segment with ocular annexes
Research unit: RU Research laboratory
Specialization: Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry
Professional register: National Federation of the Orders of Biologists (Federazione Nazionale degli Ordini dei Biologi), No. AA_08224, Section A, since 22 February 2019

Basic research activity at IRCCS Fondazione G.B. Bietti, Via Livenza 3 and Via di Santo Stefano Rotondo 6, Presidio Ospedaliero Britannico, Rome.

Scientific publications: PubMed

LinkedIn profile: Alessandra Micera

 

  • 2020 – National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor (Second Tier) in Scientific Disciplinary Sector 06/F2 – Diseases of the Visual System, valid from 09/11/2020 to 09/11/2029.
  • 2019 – Enrolled in the 3rd year of the Residency Program in Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Rome.
  • 2019 – Registration with the Order of Biologists (22/02/2019); Register – Section A, Registration Number: AA_08224.
  • 2010 – Professional qualification as Biologist, University of Tuscia, Viterbo.
  • 2007 – PhD in Immunology and Pharmacology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel); expertise in Immunopharmacology.
  • 1993 – Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, with a focus on Neurobiology.
  • 1987 – Diploma as Chemical-Biological Laboratory Technician, Armando Diaz State Vocational Institute, Rome.
  • 2018 – Permanent full-time contract as Assistant Manager (IRCCS Fondazione G.B. Bietti, Rome).
  • 2018 – Lecturer, 2nd Level University Master’s Program, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC), Rome.
  • 2017–2018 – Lecturer, 2nd Level University Master’s Program, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC), Rome.
  • 2015 – Head of Research Laboratories, IRCCS Fondazione G.B. Bietti. Research and development laboratory in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology applied to ophthalmological sciences (ISO 9001:2015), Via Santo Stefano Rotondo, 6 – Rome.
  • 2015 – Co-supervisor for degree and PhD theses (Medicine/Ophthalmology and Bioengineering), Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM).
  • 2014 – Head of the Ocular Surface Unit, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM).
  • 2007–2013 – Head of Line 4 – Anterior Segment and Ocular Annexes (Line 4) and Head of the Ocular Surface Unit and Ophthalmology Laboratory (Line 4/UO1).
  • 2009/2010 – 2010/2011 – Member of the Research Committee, CIR – Integrated Research Center, UCBM.
  • 2005–2006 – Head of Line 4 – Ocular Surface and Ophthalmology Laboratory.
  • 2003–2004 – Research Fellow, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM) (Prof. Stefano Bonini).
  • 2000–2002/2007 – PhD student, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Prof. Francesca Levi-Schaffer).
  • 1994–1995 – Visiting Researcher, Molecular Biology Laboratory, Medical Research Council (MRC), Cambridge, UK.
  • 1993–1999 – Thesis student and Research Assistant, Institute of Neurobiology, CNR (Dr. L. Aloe and Prof. R. Levi-Montalcini).
  • 2009/2010–2010/2011 – Member of the Research Committee, CIR –Integrated Research Center, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM).
  • 2003–2004 – Research Fellow, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM).
  • 2000–2002/2007 – PhD training, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
  • 1994–1995 – Visiting Researcher, Molecular Biology Laboratory, Medical Research Council (MRC), Cambridge, UK.
  • 1993–1999 – Research Assistant, Institute of Neurobiology, CNR (Dr. L. Aloe and Prof. R. Levi-Montalcini).

Principal Investigator in funded projects:

  • 2019 – National Antarctic Research Program Grant – PNRA D.D. 1314 of 25/05/2018 PNRA18_00341-F. Coordinator and Head of Operating Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Bietti. Research project: Tear-film Evolution in Antarctic Region: biostrumental, biochemical and behavioural PLAYers.
    2015 – Lazio Region Grant: Research project funding (LR13/2008). Project Coordinator and Head of Operating Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Bietti. Research project: Electrically transduced biosensor matrices on polymer films for diagnostic kits and therapeutic monitoring of ophthalmic diseases (FILAS-RU-2014-1112).
    2005 – Ministry Grant: Targeted Research. Project Coordinator and Head of Operating Unit (UO1), IRCCS Fondazione Bietti. Research project: Stem cells and regenerative cell therapies. Reconstruction of the ocular surface in burn patients using cultivated conjunctival grafts.
    1995 – Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association Grant. Project Leader. Research project: Nitric oxide and NGF in the induction and remission phases of experimental encephalomyelitis. Institute of Neurobiology, CNR, Rome.

Collaborator within Operating Units of funded projects:

  • 2008 – Fondazione Roma, 09/09/2008: Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) as a main actor in the activation/recruitment of ocular surface stem cells: in vitro and in vivo studies.
    2007 – PRIN (prot. 2007AF3XH4_001): Development of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) as a drug for the treatment of ocular and central nervous system diseases.

Reviewer ad hoc:

  • Molecular Vision,
  • British Journal of Ophthalmology,
  • European Journal of Ophthalmology,
  • Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology,
  • Journal of Proteome Research,
  • Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research,
  • Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
  • PLOS One/Biology
  • Grants internazionali 

 

  • Member of scientific advisory board of Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology e Journal Novel Immunology (Eagle Pushing Group, EPG).
  • Guest Editor (BioMed Research International; Special Issue Editorial 2015, article ID126582; IF 2.7) e Lead Guest Editor (2015; Journal of Ophthalmology; IF 1.9)
  • 2002: “Travel Grant Award” for research abroad, XX Congress of the European Academy of  Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), May 9-15,
  • 2001, Berlin, Germany; 2001: the UCB travel Grant/International Fellowship;
  • 2001: Rita Levi-Montalcini Award for research abroad;
  • 1999: Premio-Fondazione Università della terza età, 28 Maggio, Teatro Lirico (Milano).
  • 1997 International Award “Steven Newburgh”, nominata da Rita Levi-Montalcini;
  • 1994, Fellowship Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei;
  • 1993, Fellowship “Lions’ Club”
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