Francesca Toto is a researcher at the Microbiome Research Unit of Bambino GesĂą Children’s Hospital in Rome, Italy, since May 2022. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Advances in Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Legal Medicine, and Public Health Sciences at Sapienza University of Rome. Francesca holds a Master’s degree in Medical Biotechnology and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, both from Sapienza University, where her thesis focused on immunology and microbiology. Her research interests include microbiome analysis and its implications in various health conditions, as evidenced by her publications in journals such as International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. Francesca has presented her work at several international conferences and has undergone specialized training in lab techniques and research methodologies.
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Evaluation for Francesca Toto’s Suitability for the Best Researcher Award
Summary of Achievements:
Francesca Toto’s impressive research work, combined with her academic achievements and contributions to the field of microbiology, position her as a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her dedication to advancing knowledge in microbiome research and her engagement in the scientific community underscore her qualifications for this prestigious recognition.
🎓Education:
Francesca Toto is currently pursuing a PhD in Advances in Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Legal Medicine, and Public Health Sciences at Sapienza University of Rome. She earned her Master’s Degree in Medical Biotechnology with a focus on Biomolecular studies from the same institution, graduating on January 21, 2022. Her master’s thesis investigated the activation of the p53 protein by targeting the MDM2/MDM4 heterodimer in type 1 diabetes patients, conducted at the Autoimmunity Laboratory, Bambino GesĂą Children’s Hospital. Francesca completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology on December 20, 2017, also at Sapienza University, where her thesis focused on the molecular analysis of efflux pump gene distribution in Shigella spp. strains. She began her academic journey with a PNI Scientific Diploma from Scientific High School Lazzaro Spallanzani in June 2014.
🏢Work Experience:
Francesca Toto has been working as a researcher at the Microbiome Research Unit of Bambino GesĂą Children’s Hospital in Rome, Italy, since May 2022. In this role, she contributes to the advancement of microbiome research and its implications for pediatric health, leveraging her expertise in microbiology and biotechnology to explore innovative approaches and solutions.
Publication Top Notes:
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An Investigation of Metabolic Risk Factors and Gut Microbiota in Unexplained Syncope
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Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Gut Microbiota Composition and the Effects of Exogenous Estrogen Administration
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An Integrative Multi-Omic Analysis Defines Gut Microbiota, Mycobiota, and Metabolic Fingerprints in Ulcerative Colitis Patients
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Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 1 (APECED) in the Indian Population: Case Report and Review of a Series of 45 Patients