Research

Main research topics:

Scientific interest has been focused on mites and ticks of reptiles and amphibians and the pathogens they transmit. His research activity has long been focused on herpetological medicine, with emphasis on the epidemiology of infectious and parasitic diseases of zoonotic interest. Of note are his researches concerning zoonotic pathogens transmitted by ticks (Rickettsia spp. and Borrelia spp.) associated with reptiles in Italy. In recent years, he has studied the interaction between Leishmania tarentolae of reptiles and mammals, in an endemic area for Leishmania infantum in the Mediterranean basin.

Collaborations with scientific journals:

Editorial board in international Journal of Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (2019-present), Associate editor in Parasites and Vectors (2019-present).

Reviewer of scientific journals:

ActaTropica, Journal of Parasitology, Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Parasitology, Research in Veterinary Sciences, Parasites and Vectors.

Affiliation to scientific societies:

Italian Society of Parasitology (2019-to date), Societas Herpetologica Italica (2022 - to date).