ELEONORA MIGLIORE
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Santa Clara, CA 95051 Email: acepkr@r.postjobfree.com
R E S E A R C H A S S O C I AT E /B I O L O G I S T
Results-focused and quality driven Research Biologist with experience in Molecular Biology, Clinical Pathology, and
Physiopathology. Skilled in all areas of laboratory operations and research procedures, having contributed to research projects at
highly respected academic institutions and hospitals. Numerous publications in field of study, having assisted well respected
Scientists in ground-breaking studies. Native Italian speaker, with excellent command of the written and spoken English
language.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Research & Development Plans Diagnostic Kits Research Experiments
Cell Cultures & Cell Extractions Molecular Investigations Western & Southern Blot
Feeder-Layer Preparation Laboratory Procedures Immunohistochemical Screening
Blood Screenings Clinical Pathology Food Plan
KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Laboratory Procedures – Thorough understanding of laboratory techniques, including quality control, test methodology, and
performance metrics.
Research – Committed to delivering quality research and results, having contributed to respected studies and publications
internationally.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2012 –December2013
Freelance Biologist Nutritionist (Specialist in Clinical Pathology)
Dermopatico dell’Immacolata (IDI), Rome, Italy May 2006 – August 2012
Biologist Researcher (Engineering Tissue and Cutaneous Physiopathology Laboratory)
Participated in Pathogenetic study and assisted with developing an innovative therapy applied on skin pigmentation
disorders
Performed, created, and evaluated quality control procedures, ensuring that test performance, test methodologies, and
equipment performed within performance specifications
Studied radical and antioxidant index analysis in patients with chronic and inflammatory injuries or metabolic syndrome,
ACCURATELY DOCUMENTING ALL RESULTS AND UPDATING TEAM ON PROGRESS
EVALUATED ENZYMATIC AND NOT-ENZYMATIC ANTIOXIDANT ABILITIES ON VARIOUS KINDS OF PATHOLOGIES SUCH AS PSORIASIS, SKIN
AGING, MULTIPLE-CHEMICAL-SENSITIVITY MCS, DIABETES, AND OBESITY
Coordinated and conducted experiments and carried out research projects in areas of molecular biology, genomics or
related scientific fields, including DNA/RNA extraction, basic molecular techniques and tissue culture
Researched and reviewed scientific literature regarding the study of proliferation, differenzazion, senescence, apoptosis and
oxidative stress mechanism in vitiligo keratinocytes cells
Performed blood screening (or other biological fluids) of radical molecules to evaluate physiological capacity of free
radical production, clinical development of personalized food plans
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Istituto Regina Elena, ROME, ITALY January 2006 – April 2006
Biologist Researcher (Molecular Oncology Laboratory)
Assisted with molecular investigations of cellular mechanisms for HIPK2 and p53 proteins for research regarding cancer
cells during apoptotic pathways
Conducted experiments in DNA/oligo quantification, gene amplification, sequencing, and other relevant experiments as
member of research team
Molecular Genetic Laboratory, CATANIA, ITALY January 2005 – June 2005
Biologist Researcher
Conducted molecular genetic experimental studies that were consistent with the mission/goals of the University
Prepared technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses, in accordance with the research and
development (R&D) plan
Participated in the technology development and staff development in the area of molecular biology, motivating staff by
assisting with setting aggressive performance standards and supporting team in achieving stretch goals
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Biotechnology Courses (currently enrolled), UCSC-Silicon Valley Extension, Santa Clara CA
Master in Dietetics and Nutrition, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy, 2012
Thesis Title: “Implication for Clinical Practice in the Treatment of Dermatological Diseases”
Master of Science, Clinical Pathology, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy, 2010
Graduated 70/70 Cum Laude
Thesis Title: “Molecular and Cellular mechanism of cutaneous wound healing in keratinocytes of diabetic patients with
Electrical stimulation”
Master of Science, Molecular Biology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy, 2004
Graduated 110/110 Cum Laude
Thesis Title: “SPANX Family Genes Expression on Nevi and Melanoma”.
PUBLICATIONS
SALEMI M, CALOGERO AE, VICARI E, MIGLIORE E, ZACCARELLO G, COSENTINO A, RAPPAZZO G (2009):” A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF
SKIN MELANOMA CELLS EXPRESSED SPANX PROTEIN” AM. J. OF DERMATOPATHOLOGY, 2009 APR, 31(2): 182-6
S.BONDANZA, R. MAURELLI, P. PATERNA, E. MIGLIORE, F. DI GIACOMO. G. PRIMAVERA, E. DELL’AMBRA, L. GUERRA (2007):
“KERATINOCYTE CULTURE FROM AFFECTED AND UNAFFECTED IN VITILIGO PATIENTS SHOW A DIFFERENT IN VITRO BEHAVIOR” PIGMENT
CELL RESEARCH 20; 288-300
C.DE LUCA, V. MARIANI, E. MIGLIORE, P. PASTORE, D. RASKOVIC, L. KORKINA, F. OREFICI “ BLOOD MARKERS OF REDOX BALANCE IN THE
HEALTHY POPULATION: CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS IN ENVIRONMENT DERMATOLOGY AND AESTHETIC MEDICINE”, ABSTRACT SHOWED AT
XXXIII CONGRESSO NAZIONALE DELLA SOCIETÀ DI MEDICINA ESTETICA, ROME 18-19-20 MAGGIO 2012
CHIARA DE LUCA, CARLA LUBRANO, ELEONORA MIGLIORE, VALENTINA MARIANI, PALMA SPECCHIA, SAVERIA PASTORE, DESANKA RASKOVIC,
LIUDMILA G KORKINA.” REDOX AND ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE PROFILES IN PSORIASIS, METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY”. 2ND INT.
CONF. ON ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSORS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE. SIENA, .OCTOBER.2011.
C. DE LUCA, C. LUBRANO, E. MIGLIORE, P. PASTORE, P. SPECCHIA, S. PASTORE, D. RASCOVIC, L. G. KORKINA (2011): “OVERLAPPING
PATTERNS OF REDOX STATUS AND ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE MARKERS IN PSORIASIS, METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY”, ABSTRACT SHOWED
AT SFRR-EUROPE 2011 MEETING, “THE MARMARA TAKSIM HOTEL”, ISTANBUL-TURKEY, SEPTEMBER 2011
VALERIA PACIFICO, CHIARA DE LUCA, VALENTINA MARIANI, GIANLUCA MAIANI, ELEONORA MIGLIORE, SERENA MARIANI, ELEONORA CESAREO,
PALMIRA PASTORE, DESANKA RASKOVIC, LIUDMILA KORKINA. “METABOLIC BIOMARKERS OF OXIDATION-REDUCTION IMBALANCE AND
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SUSCEPTIBILITY TO NON-IONIZING RADIATIONS.
CONGRESS “PHONES, REPEATERS AND WI-FI: A HEALTH HAZARD ”CAMERA DEI DEPUTATI,
PALAZZO MARINI – SALA DELLE CONFERENZE, ROME, JUNE.2011.
CHIARA DE LUCA, VALENTINA MARIANI, ELEONORA MIGLIORE, DESANKA RASKOVIC, LIUDMILA G. KORKINA. “BIOMARKERS OF REDOX
UNBALANCE AND OXIDATIVE STRESS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PATHOLOGIES”. 2ND IBERIC MEETING ON MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, OPORTO,
JUNE.2011
C. DE LUCA,, I. DEEVA,, S. MARIANI, G. MAIANI, E.MIGLIORE, I. FINI AND L. KORKINA (2008): “ MONITORING ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSES AND
FREE RADICAL PRODUCTION IN VIVO, FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OXIDATIVE STRESS IN DERMATOLOGICAL DISEASES”,
ABSTRACT SHOWED AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON OXIDATIVE STRESS IN SKIN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, ANDROS (GREECE)
SEPTEMBER 2008