14th March (afternoon): Advancing Clinical Research in the Paediatric Population
Speakers
Claudia Pansieri
Claudia Pansieri has a Master’s Degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology. Master of Philosophy in Life and Biomedical Science. She was a Research Fellow at HUNIMED-Humanitas University and at IRCCS Mario Negri, where she developed skills in project development, clinical epidemiology, longitudinal research, and evidence synthesis (by means of systematic reviews and meta-analyses) to inform health care decisions. She is author and co-author of several scientific publications in national and international journals. Currently she works as a Clinical Project Manager in CVBF. She is an expert in health data and participates in international projects.
Giulio Maltoni
Giulio Maltoni is a professor at the University of Bologna (UNIBO), in the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences. His research primarily focuses on monogenic diabetes in pediatric populations, with an emphasis on clinical and molecular approaches to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Professor Maltoni is involved in advancing the understanding of diabetes through both research and teaching, contributing significantly to the field of pediatric endocrinology and genetics.
Rostyslav Marushko
Prof. Rostyslav Marushko is a medical doctor, doctor of philosophy in medicine, doctor of medical sciences, professor, senior research. He works at the State institution “Ukrainian Center of Maternity and Childhood of National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine“, member of the Academic Council of the Center, Ethical Committee, Director of the Center of Telemedicine. Present work is a head of scientific and organizational department. He is engaged in practical and scientific activities at the Department of Nutrition and Somatic Diseases of Young Children of the Center, mainly related to different aspects of health and disorders in young children.
Michela Starace
Dr. Michela Starace, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and Dermatologist at the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Dermatology – IRCCS, Policlinico Sant’Orsola, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy. She serves as the Chair of the EADV Hair Task Force and the IDS Trichoscopy and Onychoscopy Task Force. Additionally, she is the Treasurer of the European Hair Research Society (EHRS) and a board member of various international scientific societies. Dr. Starace is also a Section Editor for Hair and Nail in multiple international journals. Her research focuses on hair and nail biology, mycology and parasitology, wound care, and cutaneous toxicity.
Sifan Hu
Sifan Hu is a PhD student with a background in paediatric pharmaceutical sciences. Her research focuses on optimizing medication delivery via enteral routes, addressing challenges faced by formulation scientists, healthcare professionals and regulators in the evaluation and safe administration of medicines through enteral feeding tubes. Her work contributes to bridging the gap between academic research, clinical application, and regulatory considerations, ensuring better therapeutic outcomes for paediatric patients.